Senior Corrections Captain - Yard & Unit Leader

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

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.