Major

Winn Correctional Center•Winnfield, LA

About The Position

The Major plans, coordinates, and directs facility security functions. The role oversees staff training, performance evaluation, assignments, and approved personnel changes, and assists the associate warden with budgeting and expenditure controls. The Major develops and implements security policies, procedures, and programs, coordinating with other staff to support facility objectives and compliance. The position directs practices involving inmate and staff training, counseling, and security, and monitors staff assignments for compliance with applicable rules and policies. It supervises assignments across food service, laundry, the property room, and security. The Major reviews reports for hearings and inmate permanent records, monitors rehabilitative prospects, and assists with staff selection and regulatory compliance. The role also promotes positive social skills through role modeling and intervention, gives staff feedback on related procedures, and maintains accountability for staff, inmates, and property while following safety practices. Other duties may be assigned within the incumbent’s capabilities.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time-management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to function in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Five years of correctional custody experience, including three years in a supervisory capacity.
Directly related experience may be considered in lieu of formal education requirements if approved by upper management.
Valid ID; a valid driver’s license is required where applicable.
Must be TCOLE certified or able to obtain a TCOLE Jailers License where applicable.
Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including remaining awake and alert while on duty.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in correctional management, criminal justice, education, counseling, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and direct security functions for the facility.
Train staff, evaluate performance, and implement personnel or organizational changes as approved by the associate warden and coordinated with human resources.
Assist the associate warden in preparing the facility budget and monitor and control expenditures.
Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and programs, coordinating with other staff to support facility objectives.
Direct procedures and practices relating to the training, counseling, and security of inmates and staff.
Monitor staff assignments to ensure adherence to policies, rules, and regulations.
Supervise staff assignments for food service, laundry, the property room, and security functions.
Review reports prepared for hearings and inmate permanent records, and monitor inmates’ rehabilitative prospects.
Assist in staff selection and ensure compliance with applicable local and federal regulations and company directives.
Promote positive social skills through appropriate role modeling and intervention when inappropriate behaviors are observed.
Provide staff with regular feedback on social-skills procedures and intervention techniques.
Maintain accountability of staff, inmates, and property and adhere to safety practices.
Perform other duties as assigned within the incumbent’s capabilities.