CORRECTIONS ASSISTANT WARDEN 3 Position Available In West Feliciana, Louisiana

CORRECTIONS ASSISTANT WARDEN 3


Salary $5,737.00 – $11,613.00 Monthly Location Angola, LA Job Type Promotion Job Number 402-25-059 Department DOC-Louisiana State Penitentiary Opening Date 06/16/2025 Closing Date 6/21/2025 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services www.doc.louisiana.gov

LOUISIANA STATE PENITENTIARY

Angola, LA Serves as an Administrator
Louisiana State Penitentiary (LSP) is the state’s only Class 1A facility and the only correctional facility providing custody and control of adult male inmates who have been sentenced to death. Minimum Qualifications Four years of supervisory-level experience in a correctional institution, penal institution, or prison enterprises plus one of the following: 1. Six years of full-time experience in any field; or
2. A bachelor’s degree. OR A master’s degree plus three years of supervisory-level experience in a correctional institution, penal institution, or prison enterprises; OR A doctorate plus two years of supervisory-level experience in a correctional institution, penal institution, or prison enterprises.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

An applicant who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or a felony, or who is under indictment on a felony charge will be disqualified until relief from the disabilities imposed by State and Federal laws is granted. In accordance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) (Part 115:17) of Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations an applicant who has been found to have engaged in any form of sexual abuse; engaged in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable or refused will be disqualified. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties and Other Information Provides direction and guidance in security related matters through regular conferences to ascertain compliance with all state and federal regulations and rules, ACA standards, and any other related policies and procedures that apply to areas of supervision and their security programs.
Conducts regular inspections of all security areas for adherence to sanitation regulations, as well as, standard security procedures. Confers with offenders, as well as, offender’s family and friends regarding various concerns, requests, complaints, etc. Ensures that all treatment, educational, and religious program organizers receive maximum opportunity to work within the unit and that the staff of these programs receives the support needed to fulfill their tasks. Work with adult male inmates of all custody levels – minimum, medium, maximum (death row) and protective custody. Will supervise maximum-security inmates and lower level security officers.

THIS POSITION WILL BE FILLED BY PROMOTION OF A PERMANENT CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE OF LA DPS&C – CORRECTIONS SERVICES

(Adult DOC) This position may be filled as:

DETAIL:

 The selected employee may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted. Exams and License Requirements No Civil Service Test Score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire. Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification. Failure to provide your qualifying work experience may result in your application not being considered. To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.

REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION TO MAKE SURE IT IS CURRENT. IMPORTANT

 In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), to be considered for employment, by answering ‘YES’ to the PREA question. Resumes

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be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Please list your security experience separately by job title so that years of higher levels of supervisory security experience may be calculated. Ex. Corrections Cadet/Sergeant/Master Sergeant, Corrections Lieutenant, Corrections Captain, etc. There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. The hiring supervisor/manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision. Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace. This is a 24 hour facility. Applicants may be required to work shift work To view and apply to any of our other postings we currently have available, click HERE. The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections – Corrections Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any non-merit factor including disability. For further information about this vacancy contact: Chassity Rheams Human Resources Department Chassity.

Rheams@la.gov

Ph:

(225) 655-2055

Fax:

(225) 342-5968 Employer
State of Louisiana
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For agency contact information, please refer to
the supplemental information above.
Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802