Corrections Lieutenant Colonel

About this Job

Louisiana Department of

Public Safety & Corrections

Corrections Services

HEADQUARTERS OFFICES

Baton Rouge LA

This position is located in the Secretarys Office of Adult Services.

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.

This position serves in the Office of Adult Services Internal Affairs Section as the lead Chief Investigative Officer.

The Internal Affairs Section has investigative oversight over all areas of Corrections Services including but not limited to State prisons local jails detention centers Probation and Parole Districts Transitional Work centers etc. This Section is responsible for investigations and review of investigations at the highest levels and with the most sensitive issues.

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.

Please visit our website by clicking here to learn more about DOC our facilities and our mission.

Minimum Qualifications

Four 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 Captain in 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) (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.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Possession of a current drivers license.

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

Directs staff assigns cases and manages and monitors Department investigations.

Writes and reviews reports coordinates activities of other investigators within DOC. Serves as liaison between the investigations staff and other agencies on investigative matters.

Oversees and / or Conducts complex and / or sensitive internal investigations of DOC employees and of the offender population. May investigate and / or interview high level officials including but not limited to Sheriffs and Probation and Parole employees.

Possession of a current drivers license.

Supervise Corrections Majors in this section.

Position-Specific Details :

Appointment Type : PROBATION or PROMOTION OF A PERMANENT CLASSIFIED LOUISIANA STATE EMPLOYEE

Other Important Information :

Applicants may be required to work shift work.

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.

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 :

Megan Coco

Human Resources Department

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Employment Type : Unclear

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 4377 - 8859