Beginning salary is $50,000.00.
This beginning salary includes State Supplemental Pay for employees who are P.O.S.T. Level I certified.
Additional pay differentials are available for college education, military service, and prior law enforcement experience.
JOB SUMMARY
The “Assistant Program Director of Reentry and Educational Services” is responsible for assisting in the implementation of Reentry and Educational Services at the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex, the Transitional Work Program and inmate workers assigned to the South Lafourche Substation.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Monthly reports to the Department of Public Safety and Corrections of total state inmates currently enrolled in programming; have to send all certificates of completion; submit information for application of time calculations (good time);
Complete and submit monthly programming status report to facility Wardens/Criminal Department Head;
Oversee all volunteer services; ensuring completion of all volunteer related paperwork and orientation training;
Oversee all faith-based programming, church scheduling, special requests; ensuring equality for all inmates as to their religious needs;
Coordinate all community outreach; AA, AL-Anon, and all other volunteer services;
Ensure the application process and screening of potential volunteers meets state, Agency, accreditation and PREA guidelines
Implement and monitor data collection/reporting systems; validate internal quality assurance mechanisms are in place, such as file review and assessments;
Assist with screening offenders for Regional Reentry and tracking participation throughout;
Implement programming developed by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections;
Oversee management of transition document envelopes;
Conduct performance evaluations; resolve grievances;
Review and approve employee timesheets and sick time and vacation requests;
Provide training and direction to staff to ensure duties and responsibilities are clearly defined and fully understood;
Responsible for supervising all programming and reentry staff.
Responsible for ensuring programming staff are up to date with all current Agency policies and procedures and all mandated agency training;
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs the duties of a “Lieutenant,” as needed;
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This employee supervises programming staff assigned to Reentry and Educational Services.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Jobholders must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and legally able to work in the United States.
Education and Experience
Associate’s degree or equivalent from a university or college; or, three (3) to five (5) years related experience and/or training; or, equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents; ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community; ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format; ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors;
Mathematical Skills
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry; ability to concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations;
Reasoning Ability
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables;
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
P.O.S.T. Certification Required;
Firearm Certification Required Annually;
Reentry and Programming Certifications in all current course curriculums;
Candidate must possess a valid Louisiana Driver’s License.
Other Skills and Abilities
Must possess knowledge of technical and professional methods, practices, and procedures in the delivery of services in the correctional arena; and, possess skills in the operation of personal computers, copy and fax machines; knowledge of computer word processing software, business English, spelling, punctuation, and methods and techniques in record keeping and filing systems required;
Prior supervisory experience in managing a support staff;
Must have strong organizational and data entry skills, ability to prioritize tasks, strong understanding of DPS&C and LPSO policies and procedures, attention to detail along with strong written and verbal communication skills;
Must have the emotional stability, maturity, and physical stamina and ability to effectively handle verbal disparagements and physical aggression from hostile individuals, inmates and criminal suspects and perpetrators;
Must possess the ability to perform job duties and supervise subordinates in highly stressful situations;
Must have the ability to deal courteously and effectively with inmates, work release participants, the general public, government officials, and other employees of the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office;
Must have the ability to build and maintain relationships with community partners.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly called to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The jobholder is occasionally required to drive a vehicle in the transporting of prisoners. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Employee must be able to run and jump when required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
The employee must possess the physical stamina and ability to effectively handle verbal disparagements and physical aggression from hostile individuals, inmates, and criminal suspects and perpetrators.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work environment requires the jobholder to be constantly aware of his/her personal safety and to exercise the utmost care in ensuring his/her security and safety in the performance of job duties. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, and airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level is usually loud.
The Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Group : NON ENFORC
Job Family : CORRECTIONS
Job Class : MGR POST CERTIFIED
Posting Start : 05/20/2026
MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $.00
