Shift Lieutenant, Security

Public Safety & Corrections -
At the Louisiana Department of Corrections, our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive corrections services. This is a promotional opportunity for current LA Department of Corrections employees who have permanent status and are ready to advance in their career.
Rayburn Correctional Center is seeking a dedicated, highly motivated Corrections Lieutenant to join our leadership team. This position plays a critical role in maintaining the safety, security, and operational integrity of the facility. As a Corrections Lieutenant, you will oversee daily operations, support staff development, ensure policy compliance, and contribute to a secure and orderly environment for both staff and inmates.

Possession of a high school diploma or GED; One year of experience in any field; 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.
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.
Conducts on the job training to insure officers understand duties which have been assigned and performs his duties in an efficient, acceptable manner.
Assists with setup of roll call and with staff inspections.
This position serves as supervisor, under the direction of a Corrections Captain and a Shift Major, to Master Sergeants, Sergeants and Cadets
Appointment Type: DETAIL OF A permanent, classified employee of LA DPS&C - CORRECTIONS SERVICES (Adult DOC)
~ This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $26.79 per hour.
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.
This is a 24-hour facility.
Applicants may be required to work shift work
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.
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. Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
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.
Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
New Year's Day
Veteran's Day,
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (),
Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others

Are you currently a permanent classified employee of the Department of Corrections/Corrections Services (Adult DOC)?
Do you possess a High School diploma or GED equivalency?
If you have previous employment in a community confinement center, jail, lockup or prison, the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) requires Corrections Human Resources to contact those employers prior to hiring any applicant for information on substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or any resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse.Do you authorize the Human Resources Office of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Corrections Services, to contact any of your prior employers, whether listed on your employment application or not, to ascertain information required by the Prison Rape Elimination Act, Part 115 of Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations? Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or felony or under indictment of a felony charge?
Have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge?