Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections - Corrections Services www.doc.louisiana.gov

LOUISIANA STATE PENITENITIARY

Angola, LA At the Louisiana Department of Corrections, our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive corrections services. We are committed to protecting the people of Louisiana with integrity, accountability, and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all. This is an opportunity for you to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety, where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential. The Administrative Program Specialist A plays a vital role in supporting the daily operations of their assigned department at the Louisiana State Penitentiary (LSP). Serving as the administrative backbone of the office, this position helps ensure programs, records, and operational processes are managed efficiently and accurately. Duties may include maintaining records and reports, preparing correspondence, processing departmental documents, coordinating schedules, tracking inventories or program activities, assisting with data entry, answering inquiries, and providing administrative support to supervisors and staff. The position also ensures departmental procedures are followed while maintaining the confidentiality and accuracy of official records. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential to success in this role. Through dependable administrative support and effective communication, the Administrative Program Specialist A helps the department operate efficiently and contributes to the overall mission of the Louisiana State Penitentiary. Why work for DOC?

Culture :

DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development.

Growth :

Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues.

Benefits :

DOC offers a generous benefits package including; a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules etc. Alternative work schedules including 4/10's MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements . Please visit our website by clicking here to learn more about DOC , our facilities, and our mission. An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

Accepting Direction:

The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.

Driving Results:

The ability to set and pursue goals, maintain focus amid competing demands, and deliver results.

Following Policies and Procedures:

The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.

Making Accurate Judgments :

The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning. Three years of experience in administrative services; OR Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR A bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here . Legal liaison and records custodian for Medical litigation. Receives requests for production of documents for Medical lawsuits, conducts research and/or investigations regarding these requests and prepares responses to the requests. Maintains a tracking system involving all aspects of lawsuits. Provides supervisor with recommendation and justifications for equipment, supplies, positions and services for yearly budget requests/projections. Serves as assistant to a manager, which could include keeping appointment schedule, preparing travel, issuing directives to others on their behalf, and relieving the manager of administrative matters.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Employee will work with adult male inmates of all custody levels - minimum, medium, maximum (death row) and protective custody.

Position-Specific Details :

Appointment Type:

PROBATION, or

PROMOTION OF A PERMANENT, CLASSIFIED LOUISIANA STATE EMPLOYEE

Current permanent status classified LA State employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if accepted. An employee selected for a promotion may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted. This posting may also be used to fill a vacancy as a temporary job appointment. If filled as a temporary job appointment, should a permanent position become available, the employee may be converted to a probational appointment.

Other Important Information :

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. 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. This is a 24 hour facility. This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace. How to

Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. 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. 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. • Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. 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. 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) 655-2056

Fax:

(225) 342-5968