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• Signing bonus up to $1,000
• Relocation bonus of $1,500
• Housing Relocation Assistance
• Health Insurance
• Complimentary life insurance policy and accident policy
• 457 Louisiana Public Employees Deferred Compensation Plan
• OPSO Credit Union
• Agency provided uniforms

• Starting salary of $29,000 annually
• $1,500 raise starting July 1, 2018
• New salary of $30,500 starting July 1, 2018
• $3,500 raise starting Jan. 1, 2019

• New salary of $34,000 starting Jan. 1, 2019

• $6,000 state supplemental pay for POST-certified deputies

• Potential to earn $40,000 annually in 2019 with POST certification

Direct supervision was introduced to the corrections field in the early 1970’s. The two key elements of direct supervision are the physical design of the facility and having a strategy for inmate behavior management. The direct supervision model focuses on actively managing inmate behavior to provide a safe and secure facility for the public, staff, and inmate population.

Our staff must continuously engage the inmate population and actively supervise them. In doing so, this will allow our staff to identify any problems the inmate(s) are having and rectify the situation before any negative consequences. Our staff should promote a positive and professional behavior in the living units.

The pod deputy has full authority over the pod and must develop a working relationship with the inmates. One way to measure if a pod deputy is operating under the direct supervision model is if he/she knows the name of every inmate on the pod, and if the inmate population believes there is no barrier separating the deputy from them on the housing unit.

Nine Principals of Direct Supervision

1. Effective Control
2. Effective Supervision
3. Competent Staff
4. Safety of Staff and Inmates
5. Management and Cost-Effective Operation
6. Effective Communications
7. Classification and Orientation
8. Justice and Fairness
9. Ownership of Operation

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Qualification Information

Thank you for your interest in employment with our agency. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for Correctional Officers and Civilian Positions to aid in our mission of the care, custody, and control of the men and women entrusted to our care. Qualified candidates are:

• 20 years of age or older
• Possess a high school diploma or GED
• Have an acceptable criminal history
• Pass a battery of interviews and examinations
• Possess an eagerness to serve their community

Criminal behavior that will disqualify applicants includes:

• Felony convictions
• Misdemeanor convictions within the past 2 years
• A pattern of repeat misdemeanor and/or felony criminal offenses
• Crimes of violence
• Pending criminal court case(s)
• Active warrant(s)
• Marijuana use within the past 6 months
• Any use of other illegal drugs within the past 10 years
• Convicted of, pled guilty or nolo contendere to any misdemeanor involving crimes against persons, drugs, sexual offenses, or violation of civil rights of any person under the laws of the Constitution, United States Legislature, or law of any state or territory
• Dishonorably discharged from any military service and/or arrested for any violations of the Uniform Code of Military Justice that would constitute a felony or disqualifying misdemeanor in the State of Louisiana.
• An unacceptable driving record within 2 years of application, as evidenced by, three or more negligent collisions; suspension for moving violations; revocation, or operating after suspension/revocation of driving licenses; DWI or DUI convictions.

Failure to fully disclose arrest and conviction history may result in immediate disqualification from the application process.