Captain

River Correctional Center•Ferriday, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Plan, coordinate, and direct security functions for the facility. Provide staff training, evaluate staff performance, and implement organizational and personnel changes as approved by the Assistant Warden and the Human Resources department. Assist the Assistant Warden in the preparation of facility budget; monitor and control expenditures. Develop and implement new and revised policies, procedures and programs affecting security, coordinate with other staff to ensure compliance with overall facility objectives. Direct procedures and practices relating to the training, counseling, and security of inmates and staff; maintain constant vigilance of staff assignments to ensure adherence to policies, rules, and regulations. Supervise staff assignments for food service, laundry, property room and security functions. Review report preparation for hearing and permanent records of inmates and monitor their rehabilitative prospects. Assist in staff selection process, ensuring compliance with applicable local and federal regulations and LaSalle Corrections directives. Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed. Provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skills procedures and intervention techniques. Maintain accountability of staff, inmates, and property; adhere to safety practices.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Certification as a county jailer required.
Five (5) years’ experience required, three (3) of which must be in a supervisory capacity.
Valid driver’s license is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in correctional management, criminal justice, education, counseling, or related field is preferred.
Directly related experience may be considered in lieu of formal education requirements if approved by upper management.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and direct security functions for the facility.
Provide staff training, evaluate staff performance, and implement organizational and personnel changes.
Assist in the preparation of facility budget; monitor and control expenditures.
Develop and implement new and revised policies, procedures and programs affecting security.
Coordinate with other staff to ensure compliance with overall facility objectives.
Direct procedures and practices relating to the training, counseling, and security of inmates and staff.
Maintain constant vigilance of staff assignments to ensure adherence to policies, rules, and regulations.
Supervise staff assignments for food service, laundry, property room and security functions.
Review report preparation for hearing and permanent records of inmates and monitor their rehabilitative prospects.
Assist in staff selection process, ensuring compliance with applicable local and federal regulations and LaSalle Corrections directives.
Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.
Provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skills procedures and intervention techniques.
Maintain accountability of staff, inmates, and property; adhere to safety practices.