About This Job
The Mission of the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement (LCLE) is to improve the operations of the criminal justice and juvenile justice system and promote public safety by providing progressive leadership and coordination within the criminal justice community.
Please visit our website for more information about our agency: https://lcle.la.gov/
We are seeking a highly experienced Federal Programs Director to drive the statewide planning and administration of Louisiana’s most critical justice programs. This is an executive-level position responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of federal grants, including victim services, juvenile justice, and violence against women programs. Travel, both in-state and out-of-state, is required.
Minimum Qualifications
Three years of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been in criminal justice policy analysis, law enforcement, contracts or grants management, or statistical analysis:
Seven years of experience in criminal justice, policy planning or analysis, law enforcement, legal research, contracts or grants management, statistical analysis, or program auditing; OR
Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus four years of experience in criminal justice, policy planning or analysis, law enforcement, legal research, contracts or grants management, statistical analysis, or program auditing; OR
A bachelor's degree plus four years of experience in criminal justice, policy planning or analysis, law enforcement, legal research, contracts or grants management, statistical analysis, or program auditing; OR
An advanced degree plus three years of experience in criminal justice, policy planning or analysis, law enforcement, legal research, contracts or grants management, statistical analysis, or program auditing.
Experience Substitution:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties:
Job Duties and Other Information
- Provides direct leadership and supervision to four professional Policy Planners and functional oversight of eight regional district offices to ensure efficient statewide operation of criminal justice programs.
- Perform administrative-level oversight, planning, policy direction, development, and decision-making for major federal Department of Justice formula grant programs, including VOCA, STOP, and Juvenile Justice initiatives.
- Exercises sole administrative responsibility for high-priority federal programs (Title II) and private foundation initiatives (Annie E. Casey JDAI), ensuring full compliance with complex federal legislation, state laws, and national regulations.
- Oversees comprehensive monitoring visits of statewide jails and correctional facilities to ensure adherence to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act and the Louisiana Children’s Code, while certifying data accuracy for federal reporting.
- Directs staff support and provides expert recommendations to the LCLE Supervisory Board and various Advisory Boards regarding the strategic allocation and expenditure of federal funds.
- Represents the agency at federal and state forums, monitors legislation during the Louisiana Legislative Session to determine impact on federal funding, and collaborates with elected officials to coordinate services and amend legislation.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational. Current classified permanent status employees may be required to take a probational appointment if selected for this position.
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score or assessment 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
For Further Information About This Posting, Please Contact:
Whitley Williams
Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement
whitley.williams@lcle.la.gov
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to
make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
- Mardi Gras,
- Good Friday,
- Memorial Day,
- Independence Day,
- Labor Day,
- Veteran's Day,
- Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
- Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
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 (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
