What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corrections Captain TEST - PROMOTIONAL position at State of Louisiana?
Louisiana Department of
Public Safety & Corrections –
Corrections Services (Adult facilities)
CORRECTIONS CAPTAIN PROMOTIONAL TEST
OPEN TO LOUISIANA DOC EMPLOYEES ONLY
- In order to take the test, you must be a PERMANENT Classified employee of the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections - Corrections Services. (Adult Institutions)
- YOU ARE APPLYING TO TAKE A PROMOTIONAL TEST
- To apply for this test, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application.
- You must qualify for the position in order to take the test. Your qualifying work experience should be on your application.
- If you are not certain if you qualify to test, contact your Human Resources office to see if your name was added to the test roster.
- Your passing test score will be good for all Adult facilities.
- No cell phones or caps will be allowed in the testing room.
If you have any questions regarding this posting, contact DOC HQ at 225-342-8933.
EMAIL: erica.davis3@la.gov
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Possession of a high school diploma or GED plus three years of experience in a correctional or penal institution with responsibility for the security, custody, rehabilitation, or classification of offenders. One year 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.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
One year of continuous employment in any field of work will substitute for the high school diploma or GED.
Law enforcement experience (e.g., State Police, deputy, or police officer) which must be gained after Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification OR experience as a military police officer will substitute for the general required experience on a month for month basis.
Supervisory experience in a law enforcement position (State Police, deputy, police officer, or military police officer) will substitute for the required specialized experience on a month for month basis.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must have attained eighteenth birthday at time of application.
An applicant who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or 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.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
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.
NOTE:
Prison Enterprises industry or farm operations jobs are qualifying as experience in the rehabilitation of offenders.
Qualifying jobs in State service include Prison Enterprises Farm Supervisor, Prison Enterprises Farm Manager, Prison Enterprises Assistant Supervisor, and Prison Enterprises Supervisor.
Only Prison Enterprises job titles with the level of work designated as “supervisor” or higher will be considered equivalent in scope and responsibility or complexity to work performed as a Corrections Lieutenant in the state service, and therefore qualifying for the specialized experience.
Possession of a high school diploma or GED plus three years of experience in a correctional or penal institution with responsibility for the security, custody, rehabilitation, or classification of offenders. One year 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.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
One year of continuous employment in any field of work will substitute for the high school diploma or GED.
Law enforcement experience (e.g., State Police, deputy, or police officer) which must be gained after Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification OR experience as a military police officer will substitute for the general required experience on a month for month basis.
Supervisory experience in a law enforcement position (State Police, deputy, police officer, or military police officer) will substitute for the required specialized experience on a month for month basis.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must have attained eighteenth birthday at time of application.
An applicant who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or 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.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
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.
NOTE:
Prison Enterprises industry or farm operations jobs are qualifying as experience in the rehabilitation of offenders.
Qualifying jobs in State service include Prison Enterprises Farm Supervisor, Prison Enterprises Farm Manager, Prison Enterprises Assistant Supervisor, and Prison Enterprises Supervisor.
Only Prison Enterprises job titles with the level of work designated as “supervisor” or higher will be considered equivalent in scope and responsibility or complexity to work performed as a Corrections Lieutenant in the state service, and therefore qualifying for the specialized experience.
