CORRECTIONS SUPPORT SPECIALIST 1-2

About this Job

Louisiana Department of

Public Safety & Corrections –

Corrections Services

HEADQUARTERS OFFICES

Baton Rouge, 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.

As a Corrections Support Specialist 1–2, you will play a vital role in supporting critical administrative and operational functions within the corrections and parole process. What makes it exciting or unique: At our Baton Rouge location, you’ll be at the heart of live hearings that truly matter. Our team works side-by-side with the Board of Pardons and the Committee on Parole, ensuring every document we gather and upload is accurate, timely, and impactful. The work you do directly supports informed decision-making that affects real lives within our inmate population — this is hands-on, meaningful work with real-world impact.

Why work for DOC?

• Culture: DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development.

• Growth: Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues.

• Benefits: DOC offers a generous benefits package including; a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules etc. Alternative work schedules including 4/10’s MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.

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Minimum Qualifications

Three years of experience in administrative services; OR

Six years of full-time experience in any field; OR

A bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

This position is responsible for managing and maintaining parole documentation, including preparing detailed dockets and developing, uploading, and maintaining essential parole materials for panel review. Key responsibilities include preparing decision forms, minute sheets, and weekly hearing agendas, as well as ensuring the timely and accurate maintenance of records. You will also create, update, and modify data within IBM Notes and Cajun, maintaining accurate, organized, and accessible information to support effective decision-making and daily operations.

·Prepares and maintains documentation for the Committee on Parole by monitoring case files, compiling and reviewing records, analyzing case information, and accurately updating and entering changes into the appropriate data systems in preparation for scheduled hearings.

·Prepares and coordinates hearing dockets for more than 160 parole cases each month, ensuring case materials are complete, accurate, and organized for video conference hearings.

·Coordinates with multiple stakeholders, including the Division of Probation & Parole, Victim Assistance Coordinators, District Attorneys, and other relevant agencies and partners, to obtain pertinent documentation and ensure timely upload of materials for Committee review.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Employee will work with: This position offers a dynamic balance of independent work and collaborative teamwork. The duties outlined above are representative of the position’s responsibilities but are not intended to be all-inclusive. No two days are the same, and success in this role requires flexibility, adaptability, and a willingness to step in and provide support wherever needed. The Corrections Support Specialist 1–2 plays an important role in maintaining efficient workflows, supporting critical operations, and ensuring that essential processes are completed accurately and timely.

LICENSE, PREFERENCES OR DESIRED SPECIAL SKILLS

• Strong organizational and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft office software
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: JOB APPOINTMENT

• A job appointment is a temporary job lasting up to four years; however, should a permanent position become available, the employee may be converted to a probational appointment.
• This position may also be filled as a probational appointment if a non-temporary position becomes available in the recruitment process.

• If filled by probation, a permanent classified LA State employee, if selected, may be required to accept a probational appointment.

Compensation: This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) at each level. However, the salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

• SER for Corrections Support Specialist 1 is $17.34 per hour.
• SER for Corrections Support Specialist 2 is $18.55 per hour.

Career Progression Group: CORRECTIONS SUPPORT SPECIALIST 1 or 2

• Filled at the highest level of experience of the selected applicant.
• Salary depends on level of experience.

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 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.

• 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.
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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:

Megan Coco

Human Resources Department

[email protected]