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Elayn Hunt Correctional Center Job Opportunity

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections Corrections Services

Elayn Hunt Correctional Center is the primary Reception Center for adult male prisoners and is the primary mental health unit for the Department of Corrections. The incumbent performs daily administrative assignments of confidential nature with a working knowledge of DOC rules and regulation, state and federal laws, and institutional policies and procedures which relate to the overall function and operation of the assigned department at this facility.

This is an opportunity to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety, working in a correctional facility where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential.

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies :

Accepting Direction : The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command.

Communicating Effectively : The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.

Following Policies and Procedures : The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws.

Managing Resources : The ability to ensure resources such as time, money, and people are utilized appropriately to result in maximum business value.

Using Data : The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for action.

Minimum Qualifications :

Three years of experience in administrative services. EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION : Every 15 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as six months of experience.

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 :

Job Duties :

• Gather and compose information on special assignments and reports.
• Accumulate information for reply to requests by telephone and / or written material. Composes letters of reply and types correspondence.
• Types and performs clerical duties for the division as required. Operate computer terminals relating to data entry, inquiry, and reports.
• Organizes confidential files and materials. Maintain a filing system for all facets of the Division. Sorts and distributes mail, organizing inter-institutional correspondence, reviewing to determine correspondence requiring immediate attention or responses in a timely fashion through regular processing.

Position-Specific Details :

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

Other Important Information :

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 :

Hilary Dugar

Human Resources Department

Elayn Hunt Correctional Center

Ph : (225) 319-4128

Fax : (225) 319-4592