Job description

CAPTAIN

JOB SUMMARY:

Assist with supervising the shift lieutenants. Responsible for the management of security functions in compliance with LaSalle Corrections.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ø Plan, coordinate, and direct security functions for the facility.

Ø Provide staff training, evaluate staff performance, and implement organizational and personnel changes as approved by the Assistant Warden and the Human Resources department.

Ø Assist the Assistant Warden in the preparation of facility budget; monitor and control expenditures.

Ø Develop and implement new and revised policies, procedures and programs affecting security, coordinate with other staff to ensure compliance with overall facility objectives.

Ø Direct procedures and practices relating to the training, counseling, and security of inmates and staff; maintain constant vigilance of staff assignments to ensure adherence to policies, rules, and regulations.

Ø Supervise staff assignments for food service, laundry, property room and security functions.

Ø Review report preparation for hearing and permanent records of inmates and monitor their rehabilitative prospects.

Ø Assist in staff selection process, ensuring compliance with applicable local and federal regulations and LaSalle Corrections directives.

Ø Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.

Ø Provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skills procedures and intervention techniques.

Ø Maintain accountability of staff, inmates, and property; adhere to safety practices.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Ø High school diploma or equivalent;

Ø Bachelor’s degree in correctional management, criminal justice, education, counseling, or related field is preferred;

Ø Certification as a county jailer required;

Ø Five (5) years’ experience required, three (3) of which must be in a supervisory capacity;

Ø Directly related experience may be considered in lieu of formal education requirements if approved by upper management.

Ø Valid driver’s license is required.

Physical Demands

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to satisfactorily perform these essential functions without causing an undue hardship for the employer.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.44 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Winnfield, LA 71483: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Corrections industry: 1 year (Preferred)
• Supervisory: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)
• County Jailer Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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