Louisiana Department of
Public Safety & Corrections –
Corrections Services
https://doc.la.gov/
ALLEN CORRECTIONAL CENTER
Kinder, 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 an opportunity to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety, working in a correctional facility where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential.
Allen Correctional Center is seeking a motivated and energetic individual to serve as a Corrections Lieutenant. This position is a key supervisory role responsible for overseeing correctional staff, managing daily security operations, monitoring inmate movement, and responding to emergencies. The Lieutenant ensures compliance with LDPS&C policies and standards while serving as a shift leader who mentors staff and promotes professionalism and accountability.
Why work for DOC?
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Culture: DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development.
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Growth: Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues.
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Benefits: DOC offers a generous benefits package including; a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post-retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules etc. Alternative work schedules including 4/10’s MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.
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Two 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.
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 driver's license.
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties:
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Provide direct oversight of inmate behavior and daily activities, enforcing facility rules and regulations to maintain a safe, secure, and orderly environment.
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Lead, mentor, and develop staff within assigned areas by providing guidance, training, and ongoing support to promote team effectiveness and professional growth.
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Ensure operational excellence by completing detailed reports, reviewing operational logs, and managing daily security functions to uphold safety, security, and efficient facility operations.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: PROBATION, or PROMOTION OF A PERMANENT, CLASSIFIED LOUISIANA STATE EMPLOYEE
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Current permanent status classified LA State employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if accepted.
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An employee selected for a promotion may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted.
Compensation: This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $26.79 per hour.
There is ‘Premium Pay’ for this position: A rate between $.50 an hour and $1.00 an hour for each hour worked based on years of service with DOC, in addition to regular pay.
Other Important Information:
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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.
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Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.
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Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification.
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This is a 24-hour facility.
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Applicants may be required to work shift work
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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.
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.
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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.
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:
Samantha Jefferson
Human Resources Department
[email protected]
Ph: (337) 639-2943
Fax: (225) 342-5968
