Job Description

Salary

$4,570.80 - $8,280.00 Monthly

Location

Kinder, LA

Job Type

Promotion

Job Number

408-25-077

Department

DOC-Allen Correctional Center

Opening Date

12/29/2025

Closing Date

1/3/2026 11:59 PM Central

About this Job

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Louisiana Department of
Public Safety & Corrections -
Corrections Services
https://doc.la.gov/

ALLEN CORRECTIONAL CENTER

Kinder, 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.


Serves as a Unit Supervisor within a correctional facility, focusing on the safety, security, and operations of a unit. This role involves managing staff, ensuring compliance with regulations, and overseeing the treatment and rehabilitation of inmates.

Minimum Qualifications

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Four years of experience in a correctional, behavioral, or penal institution with responsibility for the security, custody, rehabilitation, or classification of offenders, or in law enforcement or security plus one of the following:



1. Possession of a high school diploma or GED; OR

2. One year of experience in any field; OR

3. Six months of law enforcement experience as a POST certified peace officer.



Two years of this experience must have been in a position equivalent in scope of responsibility or complexity of work performed to a Corrections Lieutenant in the State service.



NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

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.



Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.



Possession of a current driver's license.

Job Specification

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The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

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Job Duties:

Serves as a Unit Manager within Allen Correctional Center. Responsible for overseeing the operations of a unit, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, and managing staff. This includes supervising Corrections Captains, reviewing disciplinary matters, conducting safety meetings, and assisting in the development of policies related to offender custody and treatment. Works with the Corrections Captain in their assigned unit/area to ensure efficient day to day operations of the assigned area. The incumbent of this position works for and supports the Corrections Lieutenant Colonel of the assigned area.


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.

Compensation:

This position has a

Special Entrance Rate (SER)

of $26.37 per hour.

There is 'Premium Pay' for this position: A rate between

$.50

an hour

and $1.00

an hour for each hour worked based on years of service with DOC, in addition to regular pay.

Note regarding the advertised pay range: The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make at each level over their career and NOT the amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.

How to Apply:

No Civil Service test score

is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION TO MAKE SURE IT IS CURRENT.

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.

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. 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. + This Agency is a Drug-Free Workplace.
+ 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.

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Samantha Jefferson


Human Resources Department


Samantha.Jefferson@la.gov


Ph: (337) 639-2943


Fax: (225) 342-5968



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