CORRECTIONS CAPTAIN

State of Louisiana; St. Gabriel (LA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services is seeking an assistant yard supervisor for Elayn Hunt Correctional Center in St. Gabriel, LA. The role supports security operations, supervises personnel, and oversees inmate management at a 24-hour facility.

The position is a promotional opportunity for current LA Department of Corrections staff with permanent status, requiring prior corrections or law-enforcement experience and adherence to PREA standards.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in a correctional, behavioral, or penal facility with security/custody responsibilities, or law enforcement plus one of the listed options.
• One year of experience in any field is acceptable.
• Six months of law enforcement experience as a POST certified officer.

Responsibilities

• Meet with the shift supervisor to discuss daily operations and ensure roll call training topics are prepared.
• Supervise the Lieutenant and coordinate with Unit Manager and Colonel on security operations and staff matters.
• Report pertinent information to the Major, Colonel, and Unit Manager.
• Remain on assigned post until relieved of duties and pass on information to the relieving captain.
• Conduct rounds with shift Major and Lieutenants to discuss management issues.

Skills

Correctional experience

Law enforcement experience

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Experience in any field

POST certified peace officer (6 months)

Job description

About This Job

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services https://doc.la.gov/

Elayn Hunt Correctional Center

St. Gabriel, LA

At the Louisiana Department of Corrections, our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive corrections services. We are committed to protecting the people of Louisiana with integrity, accountability, and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all.

This is a promotional opportunity for current LA Department of Corrections employees who have permanent status and are ready to advance in their career.

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).

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 plus one of the following:
• 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.

Necessary Special Requirements

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.

In accordance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) (Part 115:17) of Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations an applicant who has been found to have engaged in any form of sexual abuse; engaged in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable or refused will be disqualified.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Possession of a current driver's license.

Job Duties:

• 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.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Promotion of a permanent, classified employee of LA DPS&C - CORRECTIONS SERVICES (Adult DOC)

• The selected employee may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted, or may be required to accept a probational appointment.

Compensation:

This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $32.06 per hour.

This position also offers 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.

Other Important Information

• IMPORTANT: In the supplemental questions section, 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.
• Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.
• Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification.
• This is a 24-hour facility.
• Applicants may be required to work shift work
• This Agency is a Drug‑Free Workplace.

For Further Information About This Vacancy, Contact:

Hilary Dugar

Human Resources Department

Elayn Hunt Correctional Center

Ph: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:

Insurance Coverage

More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave

– Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave

State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement

– State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

Questions and Screening

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• Yes, I understand. You may contact my employers, past or present.
• No. Do not contact my employers, past or present, and DO NOT CONSIDER ME as a candidate for employment.

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• Required Question

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections - Corrections Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any non-merit factor including disability.