Corrections Officer

Once completing the P.O.S.T. Accredited Rapides Regional Corrections Academy and completing the Leesville Police Department dispatch and communications training, all newly hired Corrections/Communications Officers will be required to work full time shift work consisting of 12 hour rotating days/night shifts, working on alternating weekends and some holidays. New Corrections/Communications Officers are expected to have a vast working knowledge of all City, State and Federal laws in relation to the operation of the correctional facility.  Corrections/Communications Officer are required to take phone calls, keep radio logs, communicate with their Patrol Officers via radio, use proper radio etiquette and communicate with other Police Department Divisions; as well as maintain control of and care for inmates in the facility.

The Corrections/Communications Officer must be able to exercise sound judgment in incidents where immediate action is required within department guidelines and state law and posses effective communications skills. Additionally all Police employees are required to successfully complete 20 hours of annual "In-Service" job related training.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• 21 Years Old or Over
• Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED
• Your physical ability must enable you to perform the duties of a police officer
• No significant criminal history  (See “Disqualifiers” below)
• Valid driver's license
• Honorable discharge from military (if applicable)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

To be considered for employment with the Leesville Police Department, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

Age
You must not be less than 21 years of age.

Residency
Upon application, you must be a citizen of the United States, will be a qualified elector of the State of Louisiana and maintain a permanent address where you can be contacted.

Education
You must be a high school graduate, or have a state high school equivalency certificate approved by any recognized State Board of Education.

Physical Ability
You must meet and maintain any medical standards designed to demonstrate good health, to perform the duties of the position, as determined by a qualified physician and physical readiness testing.

Military Experience
You must have received an honorable discharge or general discharge under honorable conditions.  A photo-copy of your military discharge will be required (DD Form 214).

DISQUALIFIERS:

Felony Convictions
Automatic disqualification.

Misdemeanor Criminal Convictions
One may be disqualified after review of conviction. Any misdemeanor conviction regarding Domestic Violence Crimes permanently disqualifies the candidate for consideration of employment.

DWI/OWI/DUI
No convictions within 5 years prior to application.

Driver's License
You must have a valid Louisiana License or a current license from another state. Must not have excessive moving violations on your record. NOTE: Automatic disqualification will result should the applicant's driving record show 5 moving violations; or 2 serious violations with accidents.

Pending Civil Litigation
If an applicant is involved in litigation, said applicant may be placed in a pending status until all civil litigation has been concluded. The applicant will be required to bring a certified photocopy of documentation from the respective jurisdiction where the proceedings were held, indicating that all proceedings have concluded.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

• Submit a complete application
• For employment purposes, all applicants must have taken and passed the Louisiana Corrections Officer Exam.  Information of the testing process can be found at the Louisiana Office of the State Examiner. 
  • Background Investigation
  • Oral Interview
  • Polygraph
  • Psychological Examination
  • Medical Examination / Drug Screen