Elayn Hunt Correctional Center Administrative Coordinator Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections Corrections Services St. Gabriel, LAAt 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 an opportunity to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety, working in a correctional facility where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential. Elayn Hunt Correctional Center is looking for an Administrative Coordinator who brings strong organizational skills, initiative, and a commitment to excellence. In this role, you'll be at the center of our administrative operationsmanaging records, coordinating communication, and helping ensure our facility functions efficiently. If you're ready to make an impact in a dynamic public-service environment, this is the opportunity for you. 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.
An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:
Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
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.
Managing Resources: The ability to manage financial, physical, and contractual resources to ensure compliance and maximize business value.
Minimum Qualifications:
Three years of experience in administrative services. EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Every 15 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as six months of experience. Job Specification: The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties:
Researches, gathers, and composes information for special assignments, reports, and administrative projects. Prepares responses to inquiries received by phone or in writing, including drafting professional correspondence and letters of reply. Provides comprehensive clerical and typing support for the division, including preparing documents, forms, and reports. Operates computer systems for data entry, information retrieval, and report generation with accuracy and efficiency. Maintains and organizes confidential files and materials, ensuring proper handling and security of sensitive information. Oversees the division's filing systems, including creating, updating, and archiving records. Sorts and distributes incoming mail, manages inter-institutional correspondence, and identifies items requiring immediate attention or expedited processing. Processes and enters employee time records, assists timekeepers by generating and printing required reports, and ensures accuracy and timeliness of payroll-related documentation. Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: PROBATION, or PROMOTION OF A PERMANENT, CLASSIFIED LOUISIANA STATE EMPLOYEECurrent permanent status classified LA State employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if accepted. An employee selected for a promotion may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted. 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. 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: Hilary DugarHuman Resources Department Elayn Hunt Correctional CenterPh: (225) 319-4128 Fax: (225) 319-4592
Benefits:
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through 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 at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspxHolidays and Leave State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's DayMartin 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 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
