CORRECTION DEPUTY WARDEN 4

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

RAYMOND LABORDE CORRECTIONAL CENTER

Cottonport, 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 a promotional opportunity for current LA Department of Corrections employees who have permanent status and are ready to advance in their career. The incumbent serves as the acting authority over institutional operations in the absence of the Corrections Warden 4. In addition, the incumbent assumes full responsibility for the duties of the Corrections Deputy Warden 4 for Operations whenever that official is unavailable. This position also oversees and actively participates in the institution's response to emergency situations, including but not limited to escapes, large-scale searches, offender work stoppages, hostage incidents, and other violent or nonviolent disturbances. The incumbent maintains continuous communication with RLCC and remains on call twenty-four (24) hours a day to address emergencies or unusual circumstances requiring administrative intervention. The Deputy Warden of Programming is responsible for coordinating and participating in efforts to restore normal operations following such events, ensuring that institutional safety, security, and order are reestablished promptly and effectively Two years of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been at the managerial level or above with direct-line supervisory responsibility over two or more subordinates: Five 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 four years of supervisory-level experience in a correctional institution, penal institution, or prison enterprises; OR A doctorate plus three 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. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .

Job Duties:

Plans, directs, implements, and coordinates the activities of unit heads and staff to ensure effective delivery of institutional programs and services. Provides leadership and oversight for the overall programmatic operations of the facility, including direct supervision of two (2) Corrections Assistant Warden 3s. Areas of responsibility include Education and Vocational Programs, Business Office operations, Offender Welfare Fund, Offender Banking, Offender Canteens, Offender Organizations, Records Management, Warehouse operations, Food Service, Offender Records, Pre-Release and Re-Entry Programs, Religious Programs, Offender Legal Programs, Classification, Offender Library Services, and Property Control. Assists the Warden by conducting periodic inspections of the entire prison facility, including the physical compound and all external units and programs associated with RLCC, to ensure maximum productivity, operational efficiency, and compliance with departmental standards.

Position-Specific Details :

Appointment Type:

Promotion of a permanent, classified employee of

LA DPS&C - CORRECTIONS SERVICES

(Adult DOC) The selected employee may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted or may be required to accept 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. 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. 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: Lauren Harmason Human Resources Department Lauren.

Harmason@ la.gov

Ph:

(318) 876-4231

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(225) 342-5968