Corrections Captain

State of Louisiana • St. Gabriel, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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 to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety, working in a correctional facility where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential. Elayn Hunt Correctional Center is seeking a dedicated and highly disciplined Corrections Captain to join its leadership team. As the second-largest all-male adult correctional facility in Louisiana, EHCC houses minimum, medium, and maximum-security inmates and relies on strong, dependable leadership to maintain safety, order, and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Three years of experience in a correctional, behavioral, or penal institution with responsibility for the security, custody, rehabilitation, or classification of offenders, or in law enforcement or security plus one of the following: 1. Possession of a high school diploma or GED; OR 2. One year of experience in any field; OR 3. Six months of law enforcement experience as a POST certified peace officer.
• One year of this experience must have been in a position equivalent in scope of responsibility or complexity of work performed to a Corrections Lieutenant in the State service.
• An applicant who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or 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.
• In accordance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) (Part 115:17) of Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations an applicant who has been found to have engaged in any form of sexual abuse; engaged in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable or refused will be disqualified.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
• Possession of a current driver's license.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Serves as an assistant yard supervisor to the Corrections Major and plays a crucial role in overseeing security operations, staff performance, and inmate management.
• Provides second-line supervision to a Corrections Lieutenant and leads all Master Sergeants, Corrections Sergeants, and Cadets assigned to A, B, C, or D Team.
• Demonstrates sound judgment, exceptional leadership skills, and a commitment to upholding institutional policies and ensuring the safety of staff, offenders, and the public.
• Meets daily with the Shift Supervisor to review operational needs, security concerns, staff assignments, and institutional priorities.
• Ensures the Roll Call Training Topic is prepared and effectively delivered at each roll call.
• Provides direct supervision and guidance to the Corrections Lieutenant.
• In coordination with the Unit Manager and Colonel, conducts staff meetings to address security operations, problem areas, new directives, policy updates, staff morale, inmate morale, and any matters impacting the overall function of the unit.
• Communicates all relevant and significant information to the Major, Colonel, and Unit Manager in a timely and accurate manner.
• Remains on the assigned post until properly relieved, ensuring constant oversight and continuation of security operations.
• Properly transfers all equipment, updates, and essential information to the relieving Captain during shift change.
• Meets periodically with the Shift Major and Lieutenants to discuss operational management issues, emerging concerns, and teamwork strategies.
• Conducts facility rounds with shift supervisors to assess security practices and ensure compliance with institutional standards.

Benefits

• 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 (e.g., 4/10s may be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED