Corrections Captain

State of Louisiana • St. Gabriel, LA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The incumbent of this position serves as an assistant yard supervisor to the Corrections Major. The incumbent of this position is responsible for inmates and will also serve as the second line supervisor over a Corrections Lieutenant, all Master Sergeants/Corrections, Corrections Sergeants and Cadets on A, B, C or D Team. Elayn Hunt Correctional Center is an all-male, adult facility which houses minimum, medium maximum security inmates (second largest in the State of Louisiana). This is a promotional opportunity for current LA Department of Corrections employees who have permanent status and are ready to advance in their career.

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.
• Possession of a high school diploma or GED; OR One year of experience in any field; OR 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.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
• Possession of a current driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Meet with the shift supervisor to discuss daily operation.
• Ensure that the daily Roll Call Training Topic is ready and discussed properly at roll calls.
• Provide supervision for the Lieutenant.
• In conjunction with the Unit Manager, and Colonel, this includes, but is not limited to, conducting staff meetings to discuss security operation, problems area or concerns, new directives, policies, etc., staff morale, inmate morale and any other matters affecting the overall operation.
• Responsible for reporting all pertinent information to the Major, Colonel, and Unit Manager.
• Remain on assigned post until relieved of duties.
• Pass on all equipment and pertinent information to relieving Captain.
• Periodically meet with the shift Major and Lieutenants to discuss management issues and concerns.
• Make rounds with the shift supervisors.

Benefits

• Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $32.06 per hour.
• Premium pay: A rate between $1.00 and $2.00 an hour for each regular hour worked, based on years of service with DOC, in addition to regular pay.

What This Job Offers

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