Corrections Deputy

Corrections Deputy East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office - 3.8 Baton Rouge, LA Job Details Full-time $21.40 - $37.07 an hour 3 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications High school diploma or GED Driver's License Full Job Description The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office is looking for enthusiastic employees to work in the EBR Parish Prison. Candidates should have sound judgement, strong ethics, self-motivation, good people skills and pride in their accomplishments.

Hours/Shifts:

12 Hour rotating shifts, including nights and weekends

Overtime Required:

As needed A Corrections Deputy's job duties involve maintaining the safety and security of inmates in a correctional facility. Responsibilities include supervising inmates, enforcing rules, maintaining order, and ensuring the facility is secure. Key aspects of a Corrections Officer role:

Supervision and Monitoring:

Observing and monitoring inmate behavior, movement, and activities to prevent disturbances and ensure compliance with rules.

Enforcement of Rules and Regulations:

Administering disciplinary actions for rule violations, maintaining order, and ensuring adherence to facility policies.

Security and Safety:

Conducting searches, maintaining security, and responding to emergencies to ensure a safe environment for both staff and inmates.

Documentation and Reporting:

Maintaining accurate records of inmate activities, incidents, and observations. Interactions with

Inmates:

Building relationships with inmates, mediating conflicts, and providing guidance to promote positive behavior.

Training and Development:

Participating in training programs to enhance skills and knowledge related to correctional practices and procedures.

Qualifications:

The incumbent must be a minimum age of 18 years; have a high school diploma or equivalent; no felony convictions and no convictions of perjury, false statement or moral turpitude charge as an adult. All other arrests and convictions will be reviewed on a case by-case basis. Must have good moral character as determined by a background investigation. Incumbent must maintain a valid Louisiana Drivers License.

Compensation and Benefits:

The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package that includes a pension, 100% employer paid health, vision and life insurance for our employees, Dental, Disability, Cancer, Accident and Critical Illness insurance coverage for employees and their families is available for employee purchase through payroll deductions, as well as a free Employee Health Clinic, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), and Paid-time-off (PTO)