Salary : $6,921.20 - $9,480.00 Monthly
Location : Angola, LA
Job Type: Promotion
Job Number: 402-26-069
Department: DOC-Louisiana State Penitentiary
Opening Date: 08/10/2026
Closing Date: 8/15/2026 11:59 PM Central
This is a
promotional opportunity for current LA Department of Corrections employees who have permanent status and are ready to advance in their career.
The Louisiana State Penitentiary is currently seeking a motivated and detail-oriented professional to serve as a
Corrections Colonel, a key leadership role within the institution. This position is critical to maintaining effective prison operations within a secure correctional environment while ensuring strong employee relations, policy compliance, and workforce development.
As one of Louisiana's largest correctional institutions, Louisiana State Penitentiary relies on experienced leaders who can support staff and uphold the highest standards of professionalism, accountability, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and a commitment to supporting the men and women who work to maintain safety and order within the facility.
In this role, the incumbent will assist the Chief of Security in overseeing the unit management system of security. Responsibilities include performing highly responsible supervisory and administrative security work involving the organization, coordination, and direction of institutional security operations to ensure the safe and effective management of the facility.
Minimum Qualifications Five 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 Captain in 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 SpecificationThe official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other InformationJob Duties:
- Incumbent will assist the Chief of Security in supervision of the unit management system of security by performing highly responsible supervisory and administrative security work in the organization, coordination and direction of security.
- Duties involve responsibility for assisting in the planning of security procedures and regulations for the care, custody and control of inmates.
- Supervise all security functions and security staff. Required to have extensive knowledge of mandatory security posts, department regulations and penitentiary directives
- Address all complaints or problems from the inmates and take corrective action if necessary or guide them to the appropriate staff for resolution.
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 $39.93 per hour.
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 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.
- To view and apply to any of our other postings we currently have available, click HERE.
For further information about this vacancy contact:Chassity Rheams
Human Resources Department
[email protected]Ph: (225) 655-2056
Fax: (225) 342-5968
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Are you currently a permanent classified employee of the Louisiana Department of Corrections/Corrections Services (Adult DOC)?
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If you have previous employment in a community confinement center, jail, lockup or prison, the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) requires Corrections Human Resources to contact those employers prior to hiring any applicant for information on substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or any resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse.Do you authorize the Human Resources Office of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Corrections Services, to contact any of your prior employers, whether listed on your employment application or not, to ascertain information required by the Prison Rape Elimination Act, Part 115 of Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations? I understand that prior to any offer of employment by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections that such information must be obtained. IMPORTANT: I also understand that if I do not authorize such contact, I will not be eligible for employment with the Department of Public Safety and Corrections.Should I be appointed from this announcement, I also understand that this authorization will remain valid for the duration of my employment with the Department of Public Safety and Corrections.Questions should be directed to Human Resources as noted in the Supplemental Information section of this job posting.
- Yes, I understand. You may contact my employers, past or present.
- No. Do not contact my employers, past or present, and DO NOT CONSIDER ME as a candidate for employment.
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Do you possess a valid Louisiana driver's license?
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Do you possess a High School diploma or GED equivalency?
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Have you reached your eighteenth birthday at the time of application?
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Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or felony or under indictment of a felony charge?
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Have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge?
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If 'YES', give the law enforcement authority (city police, sheriff, FBI, etc), the offense, place and disposition of case. If 'NO', enter N/A.
Required Question
