Technology Coordinator Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA (NOW HIRING)

About this Job Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections - Corrections Services www.doc.louisiana.gov This position is in the Office of Reentry and Education. At 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 for you to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety, where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential. This position serves as the primary liaison between headquarters administration, correctional facilities, parish jails, educational partners, technology vendors, and contracted service providers to ensure successful implementation of education initiatives that support offender education and reentry. The incumbent researches emerging educational technologies and programs, develops implementation plans, coordinates statewide training, manages educational technology resources, monitors program compliance, and provides recommendations regarding new educational initiatives.

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. Please visit our website by clicking here to learn more about DOC, our facilities, and our mission.

Minimum Qualifications Five years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services; OR Six years of full-time experience in any field plus two years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services; OR A bachelor's degree plus two years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services; OR An advanced degree in a social science field, public health, counseling, social work, rehabilitation services, business, public, or health administration, or Juris Doctorate plus one year of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services. EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

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: Coordinates statewide implementation of new educational and reentry programs utilizing educational technology and online learning platforms. Research educational technologies, software, equipment, and delivery models to determine feasibility and compatibility with departmental educational programming.

Develops implementation plans for new education programs, identifying required hardware, software, licensing, training, staffing, and operational needs for administrative approval. Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: JOB APPOINTMENT A job appointment is a temporary job lasting up to four years; however, should a permanent position become available, the employee may be converted to a probational appointment. This position may also be filled as a probational appointment if a non-temporary position becomes available in the recruitment process.

If filled by probation, a permanent classified LA State employee, if selected, may be required to accept a probational appointment. Note regarding the advertised pay range: The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make at each level over their career and NOT the amount we are allowed to pay a new hire. 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.

Applicants may be required to work shift work 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: Megan Coco Human Resources Department HeadquartersPEEmployees@la.gov.