Correctional Security Supervisor – Lead Team & Safety

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

Job summary

LaSalle Corrections is seeking an experienced facility security administrator at River Correctional Center in Ferriday, LA. You will plan, coordinate, and direct security operations, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with policies while coordinating with the Warden and HR.

The role requires strong communication, supervisory experience, and a valid jailer certification, with a focus on budget support, training, and maintaining safety for inmates and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in correctional management, criminal justice, education, counseling, or related field preferred.
• Certification as a county jailer required.
• Five years’ experience, three 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 HR.
• Assist the Assistant Warden in budget preparation; monitor and control expenditures.
• Develop and implement new and revised policies, procedures and programs affecting security.
• Direct procedures and practices relating to training, counseling, and security of inmates and staff; maintain 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 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

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in correctional management or related field

Jailer certification

Five years supervisory experience

Valid driver’s license

Job description

LaSalle Corrections is seeking an experienced facility security administrator at River Correctional Center in Ferriday, LA. You will plan, coordinate, and direct security operations, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with policies while coordinating with the Warden and HR.

The role requires strong communication, supervisory experience, and a valid jailer certification, with a focus on budget support, training, and maintaining safety for inmates and staff.