Corrections Captain: Lead Prison Operations & Safety

State of Louisiana; Angola (LA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Health insurance (post retirement)

10+ paid holidays

Sick and annual leave accrual

Deferred compensation plan

Flexible benefits plan

Alternate work schedules

Job summary

Louisiana State Penitentiary, Angola, LA, part of the Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections - Corrections Services, seeks a Corrections Captain to lead security and operations. This role emphasizes professional accountability, strong employee relations, and policy compliance within a high-security environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience in correctional leadership, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to safeguarding staff and inmates while maintaining

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in a correctional, behavioral, or penal institution with responsibility for security, custody, rehabilitation, or classification of offenders.
• 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 to a Corrections Lieutenant in the State service.

Responsibilities

• Inspect all areas of supervision, ensuring they are properly cleaned, sanitary, operating efficiently, and in compliance with safety, health, and ACA regulations.
• Ensure officers are on their assigned drops and are working according to LSP policies and procedures.
• Supervise count procedures, meal activities, callouts, and other routine management functions.
• Supervise and assist officers in handling disturbances or incidents.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Policy compliance

Operational planning

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Louisiana State Penitentiary, Angola, LA, part of the Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections - Corrections Services, seeks a Corrections Captain to lead security and operations. This role emphasizes professional accountability, strong employee relations, and policy compliance within a high-security environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience in correctional leadership, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to safeguarding staff and inmates while maintaining