Louisiana Department of
Public Safety & Corrections –
Corrections Services
www.doc.louisiana.gov
RAYBURN CORRECTIONAL CENTER
Angie, 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 incumbent of this position serves as the Deputy Warden of B.B. “Sixty” Rayburn Correctional Center, a level of Care (LOC) 2 facility, housing adult male offenders with 300+ employees.
This position provides the incumbent the opportunity to work with a diverse group of professionals in a setting that is exciting and different every day.
Why work for DOC?
Culture: DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development.
Growth: Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues.
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.
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One year of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been at the managerial level or above with direct-line supervisory responsibility over two or more subordinates: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.
Assumes responsibility for the operations in the absence of the Corrections Warden 3. Mailroom/Visiting
Provides administrative authority over the entire Security Program.
Directs and coordinates all activities of all departments to ensure federal and state laws, regulations, professional standards and institutional goals.
Ability to multi-task
Give and accept constructive criticism
Accountability
Incumbent supervises three Correction Assistant Wardens and one Administrative Assistant 4
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: PROBATION, or PROMOTION OF A PERMANENT, CLASSIFIED LOUISIANA STATE EMPLOYEE
- Current permanent status classified LA State employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if accepted.
- An employee selected for a promotion may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted.
- 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:
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.
Applicants may be required to work shift work
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.
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 accepted in 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.
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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:
Linda Brockhaus
Human Resources Department
Linda.Brockhaus@la.gov
Ph: (985) 661-6389
Fax: (225) 342-5968
