CORRECTION DEPUTY WARDEN 5

Posting number: 402-26-067

Department: DOC-Louisiana State Penitentiary

Job classification: CORRECTION DEPUTY WARDEN 5

Posting type: Promotional

Categories: Corrections, Facility Management

Summary

Louisiana Department of

Public Safety & Corrections –

Corrections Services

https://doc.la.gov/

LOUISIANA STATE PENITENTIARY

Angola, 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.

The Deputy Warden 5 serves as a senior executive responsible for the safe, secure, and efficient operation of a maximum-security correctional institution. This position provides executive leadership over daily operations, inmate management, institutional security, emergency response, and interdepartmental coordination while serving as the Warden's chief advisor on operational and security matters.

The incumbent exercises Warden-level authority in the Warden's absence, directs institutional emergency response, oversees inmate classification and work assignments, coordinates critical operations across all departments, and ensures compliance with departmental policies and correctional standards.

Ideal candidates possess strong correctional leadership experience, exceptional decision-making skills, the ability to manage complex operations, and a commitment to safety, accountability, and operational excellence.

Examples of dutiesThree years 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:

Five 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; or
2. A bachelor's degree.

OR

A master's degree plus four years of supervisory-level experience in a correctional institution, penal institution, or prison enterprises; OR

A doctorate plus three 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. Qualifications

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

Supplemental information

Job Duties:

• Direct Institution Operations – Provide executive oversight of daily institutional operations, ensuring the safe, secure, and efficient management of all correctional programs and services. 

• Oversee Security and Emergency Response – Direct institutional security operations, respond to emergencies, and exercise Warden-level authority during escapes, disturbances, hostage situations, and other critical incidents. 

• Manage Inmate Population and Assignments – Review inmate work assignments, housing placements, classification recommendations, and population movement to maximize operational efficiency while maintaining appropriate security. 

• Coordinate Executive Leadership and Operations – Coordinate activities among all departments, resolve operational issues, advise the Warden on policy and security matters, and ensure compliance with departmental procedures. 

• Represent the Institution – Serve as the primary liaison with staff, inmates, families, law enforcement agencies, community partners, and governmental officials to promote effective communication, resolve issues, and support institutional objectives.

Position-Specific Details: 

Appointment Type: DETAIL OF A permanent, classified employee of LA DPS&C - CORRECTIONS SERVICES (Adult DOC)

• An employee selected for detail may be permanently promoted to this position if a position becomes available.

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.
• 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.
• To view and apply to any of our other postings we currently have available, click HERE. 

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:

Chassity Rheams

Human Resources Department

Chassity.Rheams@la.gov

Ph: (225) 655-2056

Fax: (225) 342-5968