Corrections Captain

State of Louisiana • Jackson, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections is seeking an experienced Corrections Captain to provide leadership, direction, and oversight at Dixon Correctional Institute in Jackson, Louisiana. The role supports the department’s mission to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive corrections services. The Captain supervises assigned correctional staff, coordinates institutional security operations, and helps maintain safety, security, and order throughout the facility.

This is a 24-hour facility, and applicants may be required to work shift work. The position is a probationary appointment or a promotion of a permanent classified Louisiana state employee. Permanent classified employees may be required to accept a probationary appointment, and employees selected for promotion may be required to serve a trial detail before permanent promotion. The hourly special entrance rate is $29.60, with additional premium pay of $0.50 to $1.00 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 the required experience must have been in a position equivalent in scope of responsibility or complexity 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.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Possess a current driver's license.
• Applicants with a disqualifying conviction or felony indictment are disqualified until relief from the disabilities imposed by state and federal law is granted.
• Applicants found to have engaged in specified forms of sexual abuse or nonconsensual, coercive, or force-facilitated sexual activity are disqualified under PREA.
• Authorize the HR Office to contact prior employers for PREA reference checks by answering yes to the PREA question in the supplemental application questions.
• Provide official documentation before hire to verify any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214; provide transcripts to verify qualifying experience based on college credit or hours.
• Complete the education and experience sections of the application; resumes are not accepted in lieu of those sections. List security experience separately by job title.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, direct, and evaluate assigned correctional officers, sergeants, and lieutenants.
• Oversee daily security functions, including housing units, perimeter security, inmate movement, count procedures, and emergency response readiness.
• Ensure compliance with departmental policies, post orders, security protocols, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Inspect housing units, work sites, and security posts; identify safety or compliance issues and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate staff scheduling, post assignments, and leave management to maintain adequate security coverage.
• Respond to emergencies, direct staff during critical events, and complete required incident reports and documentation.
• Assist with investigations of inmate misconduct, staff performance concerns, and security breaches, including reporting and follow-up.
• Review and prepare administrative reports, logs, and assessments concerning staffing, security incidents, and operations.
• Mentor and train correctional staff in professionalism, ethical conduct, and security procedures.
• Collaborate with Programs, Classification, Medical, and other departments to coordinate operations and promote institutional safety.
• Ensure PREA compliance through supervision, reporting, and staff accountability.
• Support the Warden and executive staff in implementing institutional goals, strategic initiatives, and operational improvements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support safe, secure, and efficient facility operations.

Benefits

• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Health insurance, including availability 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.
• Alternative work schedules may be available for certain positions after meeting policy requirements, including 4/10 schedules.
• Employee recognition programs, internal promotional opportunities, and professional development.

What This Job Offers

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