Louisiana Department of
Public Safety & Corrections –
Corrections Services
https://doc.la.gov/
ELAYN HUNT CORRECTIONAL CENTER
St. Gabriel, 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 detail-oriented Maintenance Foreman to join our team. This position plays a vital role in overseeing and coordinating facility maintenance operations to ensure the institution remains safe, secure, and fully functional for both staff and inmates. The ideal candidate has experience in electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and preventative maintenance, along with strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to effectively supervise inmate maintenance crews.
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.
Please visit our website by clicking here to learn more about DOC, our facilities, and our mission.
Two years of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been on-the-job experience:
Four years of experience or training in the building construction trades, building maintenance, maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment, or park operations and grounds maintenance; OR
Completion of a two-year vocational technical program in general building construction, construction technology, or engineering plus two years of experience in the building construction trades, building maintenance, maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment, or park operations and grounds maintenance; OR
Twelve semester hours in construction management, construction technology, or engineering, or any combination of these courses plus two years of experience in the building construction trades, building maintenance, maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment, or park operations and grounds maintenance.
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties:
Supervise inmate maintenance crews performing repairs and upkeep
Maintain critical systems such as electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and infrastructure
Plan and prioritize repairs and preventative maintenance to avoid disruption
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
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Employee will work for the Facility Assistant Maintenance Manager A
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.
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This posting may also be used to fill a vacancy as a temporary job appointment. If filled as a temporary job appointment, should a permanent position become available, the employee may be converted to a probational appointment.
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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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.
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
