Posting number: villa/mp/20261029
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.
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
As a Corrections Guard Therapeutic you will be responsible for:
Location: This vacancy is located in the Security Department of LDH/OAAS/Villa Feliciana Medical Complex, Jackson, Louisiana
Appointment Type: Probational
Work Schedule: 12-hours with rotating weekends. The shifts are Days: 5:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
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. ***
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.
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
225-634-4011 or 225-634-4013
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