Corrections Guard Therapeutic

Posting number: villa/mp/20261007

Department: LDH-Office of State Healthcare Facilities

Division: Villa Feliciana Medical Complex

Job classification: CORRECTIONS GUARD--THERAPEUTIC

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Security

Villa Feliciana Medical Complex (VFMC), nestled in the heart of East Feliciana Parish in Jackson, Louisiana, provides compassionate, high-quality services to individuals living with chronic diseases, disabilities, terminal illnesses, and infectious conditions such as HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis. Our goal is to create a homelike, safe environment where every patient receives personalized care designed to improve their quality of life.

We are looking for a Corrections Guard Therapeutic to join our security team - a proactive, people-oriented, goal-minded and focused team that drives our mission forward. The Corrections Guard Therapeutic plays a key role in the smooth operation of the security department. This position works closely with residents and employees. Assisting each with different tasks on a daily basis.

If you are driven, a self-starter and ready to make an impact - this could be the opportunity for you!

• Six months of experience in a forensic, behavioral, correctional, or penal institution with responsibility for the security, custody, clinical care or rehabilitation of offenders.
• NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
• An applicant who has been convicted of a felony or who is under indictment on a felony charge will be disqualified until relief from the disabilities imposed by state and federal laws is granted.

As a Corrections Guard Therapeutic you will be responsible for:

• Checking identification of persons seeking access to the facility, providing direction, information and assistance in a helpful and tactful manner
• Following facility policies in controlling and preventing contraband on facility grounds
• Performing security checks of facility grounds, all buildings and parking lots periodically, referring problems to proper authority
• Answering the Villa Feliciana Medical Complex main phone line and transferring or directing all calls
• Transporting residents to appointments
• Responding to security calls when necessary
• Performing other related duties in order to maintain smooth operation of the facility

• Position-Specific Details: Location:This vacancy is located in the Security Department of LDH/OAAS/Villa Feliciana Medical Complex, Jackson, Louisiana
• Appointment Type: Probational
• Work Schedule: Varies
• Compensation: This position is eligible for premium pay of up to $4.00 per hour
• All candidates for hire must undergo drug screening and background check.
• How To Apply:No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
• 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.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

• Lacey Bradham, Marsha Perry or Tamekia Miles
• Villa Feliciana Medical Complex
• 5002 Hwy 10
• Jackson, LA 70748
• Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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