Corrections Deputy

Mission

The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office seeks enthusiastic employees to work in the EBR Parish Prison. Candidates should possess sound judgment, strong ethics, self-motivation, good people skills, and pride in their accomplishments.

Hours/Shifts

• 12 Hour rotating shifts
• Include nights and weekends

Overtime

• As needed

Responsibilities

Corrections Deputy's job duties involve maintaining the safety and security of inmates in a correctional facility. Responsibilities include:

• Supervision and Monitoring: Observing and monitoring inmate behavior, movement, and activities to prevent disturbances and ensure compliance with rules.
• Enforcement of Rules and Regulations: Administering disciplinary actions for rule violations, maintaining order, and ensuring adherence to facility policies.
• Security and Safety: Conducting searches, maintaining security, and responding to emergencies to ensure a safe environment for both staff and inmates.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintaining accurate records of inmate activities, incidents, and observations.
• Interactions with Inmates: Building relationships with inmates, mediating conflicts, and providing guidance to promote positive behavior.
• Training and Development: Participating in training programs to enhance skills and knowledge related to correctional practices and procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 years
• High school diploma or equivalent
• No felony convictions
• No convictions of perjury, false statement, or moral turpitude charge as an adult
• Good moral character as determined by a background investigation
• Maintain a valid Louisiana Drivers License

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Apt benefits package including:
• Pension
• 100% employer-paid health, vision, and life insurance for employees and their families
• Dental, disability, cancer, accident, and critical illness insurance coverage for employees and their families
• Free Employee Health Clinic
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Paid-time-off (PTO)

Note

• All applicants will undergo a criminal history check, education and employment verification, polygraph examination, psychological risk assessment, and pre-employment medical exam and drug test.
• Falsification, omission, or misrepresentation of information during the selection process will disqualify you from further consideration.
• Drug use will be discussed during the truth verification stage of the selection process.

Disqualifiers

• Felony conviction
• Convincions of perjury, false statements, or moral turpitude as an adult
• Illegal marijuana use in the last 12 months
• Illegal use of prescription drugs in the last 24 months
• Any use of illegal drugs (other than marijuana) in the last 24 months

Schedule

• Not specified

Pay

• $21.40 - $37.07 per hour