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 an opportunity to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety, working in a correctional facility where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential.
The Assistant Warden 4 will serve as Chief of Security and directly supervise (2) Assistant Warden 3’s. The incumbent will administer and coordinate all Security Wardens for RLCC, including areas on and off of the physical compound. Compound 1 and 2 areas of responsibility consist of Cajun 1, Cajun 2, Cajun 3, HOPE, RHA Unit, Culinary, Industrial Compound, Front Gate, Command Post, Roving Security, Disciplinary Boards, and Special Teams. Compound 3 and 4 areas of responsibility consist of Field operations, Outside work crews, Offender Trips, Disciplinary Boards, Mailroom, Communications, Fire and Safety, Property Control, Recreation, Armory, Investigations, Warehouse, Canteen, Kitchen, Control Center, Laundry, Front Gate, Recreation, Infirmary Building, Administrative Building, Visiting Shed, and the Education Building.
One year of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been at the managerial level or above: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:
- Serves as the Chief of Security for the Security Division.
- Responsible for the assignment and reassignment of all security staff.
- Assists in the budget preparation and justification of the proposed security budget each fiscal year.
- Oversees all expenditures for the Security Division, requests increase in budget as necessary.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type:DETAIL OF A permanent, classified employee ofLA DPS&C - CORRECTIONS SERVICES (Adult DOC)
- An employee selected for detail may be permanently promoted to this position if a position becomes available.
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
