CORRECTIONS GUARD--THERAPEUTIC
Salary
$2,548.00 - $5,157.00 Monthly
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
26-028-CARP-CGT
Department
LDH-Capital Area Human Services District
Opening Date
07/16/2026
Closing Date
7/23/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
Why work for CAHS?
Join our team of dedicated Behavioral Health Corrections Guard Therapeutic and make a positive impact in the lives of those in need. We are seeking a compassionate and professional to join our team and provide essential support to individuals and families in our District. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Responsible for assuring the safety and security of clients, staff, vendors, and the general public who enter the facility.
Recognizes and intervenes by de-escalating disturbed/aggressive behavior.
Incumbent transports clients to necessary appointments or hospital visits.
Guard outside the Therapy Room to provide assistance with those patients who have a history of violence.
Participates and assists the clinical treatment staff with clients in therapeutic activities.
Records behavioral observations, signs/symptoms, and accidents, takes and records vital signs, and helps obtain and record urine drug screens of clients.
Prevents contraband from being introduced onto the mental health/substance abuse grounds.
Enforces smoking policy.
Maintains these records in the appropriate client's chart as required while maintaining confidentiality.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational or Job Appointment.
Compensation: The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant.
Note regarding the advertised pay range: The advertised maximum amount listed is the maximum salary a person can make while in this title/level over their career and not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.
Work Schedule: 12-hour Night or Day Shift with rotating weekends.
Location: Capital Area Recovery Program (CARP), a 24-hour substance abuse facility.
Requirement: This position requires the incumbent to drive as part of his/her regular job duties. Incumbent must possess a valid drivers license upon hire.
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.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Thrinacia.Jenkins2@la.gov
Capital Area Human Services District
12301 Coursey Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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.aspx
Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
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):
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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