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Louisiana.gov lists this CORRECTIONS CAPTAIN opportunity in cottonport, Louisiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Assistant Shift SupervisorLouisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections ServicesRaymond Laborde Correctional CenterCottonport, LAAt 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.The incumbent of this position will serve as an Assistant Shift Supervisor at Raymond Laborde Correctional Center (RLCC) which is an adult male correctional institution with an operational capacity of 1,908 offenders with all custody levels - minimum, medium and maximum.Minimum QualificationsThree years of experience in a correctional, behavioral, or penal institution with responsibility for the security, custody, rehabilitation, or classification of offenders, or in law enforcement or security plus one of the following: 1. Possession of a high school diploma or GED; OR 2. One year of experience in any field; OR 3. Six months of law enforcement experience as a POST certified peace officer. One year of this experience must have been in a position equivalent in scope of responsibility or complexity of work performed to a Corrections Lieutenant in the State service. Necessary special requirements: 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) 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. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Possession of a current driver's license.Job Duties and Other InformationMakes daily inspections of areas under his/her supervision to insure compliance with prevailing security policies and practices as well as to determine that all officers are properly performing their duties.Investigates unusual occurrences and may determine and appropriate course of action.Coordinates all personnel assignments for the Shift Supervisor to insure proper coverage for each post. Counsels subordinate officers regarding any problems they may have. Conducts daily inspection of officers.Position-Specific Details:Appointment Type: Promotional opportunity for current LA Department of Corrections employees who have permanent status and are ready to advance in their career.Compensation: This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $29.60 per hour. There is 'Premium Pay' for this position: A rate between $.50 and $1.00 an hour for each hour worked based on years of service with DOC, in addition to regular pay.Other Important Information: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. Applicants may be required to work shift work. This Agency is a Drug-Free Workplace.BenefitsLouisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:Insurance Coverage More information can be found at Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): Louisiana State Employees Retirement System ( Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana ( Louisiana School Employees Retirement System ( among others
Worksite address
cottonport, LA, 71327, US
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