Captain at LaSalle corrections Ferriday, LA

LaSalle corrections; Ferriday (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Wishalicious in Louisiana is seeking a Security Director to plan, coordinate, and direct security functions for the facility, supervise support staff, and oversee training and staff development. The role emphasizes policy creation and regulatory compliance within a complex environment.

You will assist in budgeting, develop and implement new procedures, review inmate and staff records, and ensure safety and accountability while promoting positive interpersonal skills across the team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; corrections background valued.
• Certification as county jailer required.
• Minimum five years’ experience, with at least three in a supervisory role.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and direct security functions for the facility.
• Provide staff training and evaluate performance.
• Assist in budget preparation and monitor expenditures.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures and programs.
• Supervise staff in food service, laundry, property, and security.
• Review reports for hearings and inmate records; monitor rehabilitative prospects.
• Assist in staff selection and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Promote positive social skills and provide feedback on procedures.
• Maintain accountability and safety practices.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

County jailer certification

Five years experience with supervisory role

Job description

Salary $58,000

Plan, coordinate, and direct security functions for the facility. Provide staff training, evaluate staff performance, and implement organizational and personnel changes as approved by the Assistant Warden and the Human Resources department. Assist the Assistant Warden in the preparation of facility budget; monitor and control expenditures. Develop and implement new and revised policies, procedures and programs affecting security, coordinate with other staff to ensure compliance with overall facility objectives. Direct procedures and practices relating to the training, counseling, and security of inmates and staff; maintain constant vigilance of staff assignments to ensure adherence to policies, rules, and regulations. Supervise staff assignments for food service, laundry, property room and security functions. Review report preparation for hearing and permanent records of inmates and monitor their rehabilitative prospects. Assist in staff selection process, ensuring compliance with applicable local and federal regulations and LaSalle Corrections directives. Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed. Provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skills procedures and intervention techniques. Maintain accountability of staff, inmates, and property; adhere to safety practices

Required Knowledge Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree in correctional management, criminal justice, education, counseling, or related field is preferred;
• Certification as a county jailer required;
• Five (5) years’ experience required, three (3) of which must be in a supervisory capacity;
• Directly related experience may be considered in lieu of formal education requirements if approved by upper management.
• Valid driver’s license is required

Physical Requirements:

• Long periods of continuous standing and walking for 4 hours or more per shift
• Frequent periods of sitting for 30 minutes or more
• Repetitive climbing of stairs to reach the assigned areas and working at heights
• Occasional kneeling, squatting, and bending to perform “pat” or “strip” searches
• Frequent grasping, reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting
• Occasionally responding to altercations and occasional restraining and securing assaultive offenders
• Ability to respond rapidly to potential security and/or medical codes/issues
• Frequent transferrers and transporting offenders by walking or riding in various vehicles such as vans, buses, and other forms of transportation
• Continuous periods of operating/driving company vehicles to pick up and transport offenders for 4 hours or more per shift
• Remaining awake and alert while on duty for 12 or more hours per shift
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 50-100 lbs
• Ability to occasionally withstand direct or indirect exposure to OC spray
• Ability to hear and understand verbal communication.

Salary $58,000

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