ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM SPECIALIST-A

ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM SPECIALIST-A

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ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM SPECIALIST-A

Salary

$3,127.00 - $6,136.00 Monthly

Location

Cottonport, LA

Job Type

Promotion

Job Number

405-26-030

Department

DOC-Raymond Laborde Correctional Center

Opening Date

08/18/2026

Closing Date

8/23/2026 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

Louisiana Department of

Public Safety & Corrections –

Corrections Services

www.doc.louisiana.gov

RAYMOND LABORDE CORRECTIONAL CENTER

Cottonport, 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 apromotional opportunityfor current LA Department of Corrections employees who have permanent status and are ready to advance in their career.

The incumbent serves as the primary authority for all disciplinary processes and procedures for RLCC and RLDC, as well as for regional disciplinary court operations covering Avoyelles, Rapides, Catahoula, Concordia, Evangeline, Grant, and Lafayette parishes. This position independently audits, reviews, compiles, and prepares reports and post-hearing disciplinary court documents using computer-based systems. The incumbent prepares and processes all court documentation for RLCC and RLDC and ensures the accuracy, completeness, and proper filing of all disciplinary records. Final disciplinary board results are posted in Offender Records in accordance with established policies, procedures, and timelines

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

• Accepting Direction:The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.

• Driving Results:The ability to set and pursue goals, maintain focus amid competing demands, and deliver results.

• Following Policies and Procedures:The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.

• Making Accurate Judgments:The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of experience in administrative services; OR

Six years of full-time work 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 foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=168090) .

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

• Independently prepares memorandums to all concerned regarding court decisions. Gathers information and detailed cost analysis statements from the Medical department in a timely fashion to determine appropriate restitution cost for inmate disciplinary sanctions.

• Prepares Investigation Reports, Restitution Letters to offenders and disseminates to the RLCC Business Office and other appropriate departments for restitution charges due to disciplinary infractions.

• Gathers and collects data for monthly and annual C-05 report for Headquarters review. Prepares and addresses correspondence from offenders regarding Loss of Privileges, restitution, copies of requested legal documents, etc.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Promotion of a permanent, classified employee of LA DPS&C - CORRECTIONS SERVICES (Adult DOC)

• The selected employee may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted or may be required to accept a probational appointment.

Other Important Information :

• IMPORTANT: In the supplemental questions section,applicants must authorizethe HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check references under thePrison 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.

• There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. The hiring supervisor/manager has90 days from the closing dateof 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:

Lauren Harmason

Human Resources Department

Lauren.Harmason@ la.gov

Ph: (318) 876-4231

Fax: (225) 342-5968

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,

• Mardi Gras,

• Good Friday,

• Memorial Day,

• Independence Day,

• Labor Day,

• Veteran's Day,

• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system

• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),

• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

01

Are you currently a permanent classified employee of the Department of Corrections/Corrections Services (Adult DOC)?

• Yes

• No

02

If you have previous employment in a community confinement center, jail, lockup or prison, the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) requires Corrections Human Resources to contact those employers prior to hiring any applicant for information on substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or any resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse. Do you authorize the Human Resources Office of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Corrections Services, to contact any of your prior employers, whether listed on your employment application or not, to ascertain information required by the Prison Rape Elimination Act, Part 115 of Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations? I understand that prior to any offer of employment by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections that such information must be obtained. IMPORTANT: I also understand that if I do not authorize such contact, I will not be eligible for employment with the Department of Public Safety and Corrections. Should I be appointed from this announcement, I also understand that this authorization will remain valid for the duration of my employment with the Department of Public Safety and Corrections. Questions should be directed to Human Resources as noted in the Supplemental Information section of this job posting.

• Yes, I understand. You may contact my employers, past or present.

• No. Do not contact my employers, past or present, and DO NOT CONSIDER ME as a candidate for employment.

03

ADi: Accepting Direction - How well do you accept guidance, follow instructions, and adjust when given feedback?

• I resist direction, ignore feedback, and need reminders to complete tasks.

• I follow direction with reminders and often need clarification or support.

• I follow direction reliably, adjust to feedback, and complete tasks on time.

• I adapt quickly, follow through, and help others adjust as needed.

04

ADi: Accepting Direction - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

05

DR: Driving Results - How well do you set goals, stay focused, and follow through—especially when faced with challenges or competing demands?

• I struggle to set direction, miss deadlines, avoid challenges, or resist feedback.

• I set basic goals, make some progress, and accept feedback when supported.

• I set clear goals, stay focused, take ownership of results, and use feedback to improve.

• I set bold goals, lead progress, push through setbacks, and help others learn from challenges.

06

DR: Driving Results - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

07

FPP: Following Policies and Procedures - How well do you apply rules, policies, and procedures in your work?

• I struggle to follow rules or apply policies correctly, which can lead to confusion or mistakes.

• I follow rules with support and help correct issues, but I sometimes apply policies inconsistently.

• I apply and explain policies accurately, adapt to routine situations, and help improve procedures.

• I guide others in applying policies, prevent compliance issues, and improve procedures based on experience.

08

FPP: Following Policies and Procedures - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

09

MAJ: Making Accurate Judgments - How do you make decisions when faced with choices, risks, or limited information?

• I make reactive or delayed decisions and sometimes overlook risks, priorities, or potential bias.

• I try to weigh options but struggle when there’s uncertainty, competing priorities, or unclear outcomes.

• I make timely, well-reasoned decisions by using available information, context, and trade-offs.

• I make sound decisions in complex situations, lead others through ambiguity, and adapt as new information emerges.

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MAJ: Making Accurate Judgments - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

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Employer

State of Louisiana

Address

1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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