Corrections Captain

State of Louisiana•Angola, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections, Corrections Services, is hiring a Corrections Captain at Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola, Louisiana. This leadership role supports effective prison operations in a secure correctional environment, with an emphasis on employee relations, policy compliance, workforce development, professionalism, accountability, and operational efficiency. The position supervises and supports correctional officers and routine facility management functions. It requires at least three years of qualifying experience in a correctional, behavioral, or penal institution, law enforcement, or security, including at least one year in work equivalent in scope or complexity to a State Corrections Lieutenant. The appointment is a promotion opportunity for a permanent, classified employee of Louisiana DPS&C Corrections Services. The selected employee may be required to serve a trial detail or accept a probational appointment. Louisiana State Penitentiary is a 24-hour facility, and applicants may be required to work shift work. The position has a special entrance rate of $32.60 per hour, plus premium pay of $1.00 to $2.00 per regular hour worked, based on years of service with DOC.

Requirements

At least three years of experience in a correctional, behavioral, or penal institution involving responsibility for the security, custody, rehabilitation, or classification of offenders, or in law enforcement or security.
At least one year of qualifying experience must be in a position equivalent in scope of responsibility or complexity of work to a Corrections Lieutenant in State service.
In addition to the experience requirement, meet one of the following: possess a high school diploma or GED; have one year of experience in any field; or have six months of law enforcement experience as a POST-certified peace officer.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
Possess a current driver's license.
Applicants convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or a felony, or under indictment on a felony charge, are disqualified until legally relieved of the applicable disabilities.
Applicants found to have engaged in specified forms of sexual abuse or coercive or nonconsensual sexual activity are disqualified under PREA requirements.
Applicants must authorize the HR Office to contact prior employers for PREA reference checks by answering 'YES' to the PREA question in the supplemental questions.
Degrees, certificates, special licenses, or DD-214s must be verified by official documentation before hire; qualifying experience based on college credit or hours must be supported by a transcript.
Complete education and experience sections of the application; resumes are not accepted in lieu of those sections.

Responsibilities

Inspect areas of supervision to ensure they are clean, sanitary, operating efficiently, and compliant with safety, health, and ACA regulations.
Ensure officers are at their assigned posts and follow Louisiana State Penitentiary policies and procedures.
Supervise count procedures, meal activities, callouts, and other routine management functions.
Supervise and assist officers in handling disturbances or incidents.

Benefits

Defined benefit pension plan
Health insurance, also available after retirement
At least 10 paid holidays
Sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year
Paid time off or accrued time for hours worked over 40 per week
Deferred compensation plan
Flexible benefits plan
Alternate work schedules may be available for eligible positions, including 4/10 schedules
Employee recognition programs
Internal promotional opportunities
Professional development