Louisiana Department of
Public Safety & Corrections –
Corrections Services
www.doc.louisiana.gov
RAYMOND LABORDE CORRECTIONAL CENTER
Cottonport, 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 a promotional opportunity for current LA Department of Corrections employees who have permanent status and are ready to advance in their career.
Raymond Laborde Correctional Center (RLCC) is a correctional facility that houses approximately 1,908 adult male offenders across minimum, medium, and maximum custody levels. The facility employs 355 staff members, in addition to personnel funded through other charges, professional services contracts, and security WAE positions. In the role of Assistant Warden, the incumbent is responsible for administering, managing, and coordinating a wide range of operational areas, including inmate housing units, vocational programs, inmate transportation, and recreational services.
Four years of supervisory-level experience in a correctional institution, penal institution, or prison enterprises plus one of the following:1. Six years of full-time experience in any field; or2. A bachelor's degree.ORA master's degree plus three years of supervisory-level experience in a correctional institution, penal institution, or prison enterprises; ORA doctorate plus two years of supervisory-level experience in a correctional institution, penal institution, or prison enterprises.NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: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.The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties:
- Provides strategic leadership as the Unit Manager, ensuring effective daily operations, alignment with organizational goals, and a high-performance team culture.
- Directs the assignment, reassignment, and workload distribution of Unit staff, evaluating operational needs, balancing priorities, and ensuring optimal coverage and productivity across all functions.
- Oversees Administrative Services and collaborates closely with administrative staff, offering guidance, resolving operational issues, streamlining processes, and ensuring compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type:Promotion of a permanent, classified employee of LA DPS&C - CORRECTIONS SERVICES (Adult DOC)
- The selected employee may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted or may be required to accept a probational appointment.
Other Important Information:
- 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.
- Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.
- Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification.
- This is a 24-hour facility.
- This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace.
How to Apply:
No Civil Service test scoreis 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 acceptedin lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
- 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.
- 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, clickHERE.
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:
Lauren Harmason
Human Resources Department
Lauren.Harmason@la.gov
Ph: (318) 876-4231
Fax: (225) 342-5968
