CORRECTIONS CAPTAIN

Position Overview Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services, David Wade Correctional Center, Homer, 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 Louisiana Department of Corrections employees with permanent status who are ready to advance in their career. Role Summary We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Corrections Captain to provide strong leadership and operational oversight in a secure correctional environment. This position plays a key role in maintaining safety and security, guiding and developing correctional staff, and ensuring that daily institutional operations run efficiently and professionally. Responsibilities Ensures all staffing needs are consistently met by monitoring daily schedules, adjusting post assignments, authorizing overtime when necessary, and coordinating with command staff to maintain adequate coverage across all operational areas. Ensures all facility policies, procedures, and operational standards are properly implemented and followed by conducting routine inspections, reviewing staff performance, and reinforcing compliance through coaching, corrective action, and ongoing oversight. Conducts roll calls and shift briefings as needed, providing staff with critical updates, post assignments, safety information, and operational expectations to ensure a well‑informed and prepared team. Conducts performance evaluations and planning sessions with subordinate officers, offering constructive feedback, identifying training needs, setting professional development goals, and documenting progress in accordance with agency guidelines. 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. One year of experience in a position equivalent in scope of responsibility or complexity of work performed to a Corrections Lieutenant in the State service. 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. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and possess a current driver’s license. 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. 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 or coercion, or for whom the victim did not consent will be disqualified under the PREA. Position‑Specific Details Appointment Type: Permanent, classified employee of LA DPS & C – Corrections Services (Adult DOC). An employee selected for detail may be permanently promoted to this position if a position becomes available. Compensation Special Entrance Rate: $24.64 per hour. Premium pay: between $0.50 and $1.00 per hour, based on years of service with DOC, in addition to regular pay. Other Important Information 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 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 or 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. How to Apply No Civil Service test score is required for consideration. To apply, complete an electronic application. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Information regarding eligibility for this job title, including relevant experience and education, must be included in the application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Please list your security experience separately by job title so that years of higher levels of supervisory security experience may be calculated. There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. The hiring supervisor/manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision. Specific information about this job will be provided during the interview process, should you be selected. To view and apply to any other postings, use the appropriate channels. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. Contact Information Dena Clark Human Resources Department View email address on click.appcast.io Ph: View phone number on click.appcast.io Fax: View phone number on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr DOC-David Wade Correctional Center