Louisiana
Louisiana Department of
Public Safety & Corrections –
Corrections Services
www.doc.louisiana.gov
ALLEN CORRECTIONAL CENTER
Kinder, LA
Ready to take the next step in your corrections career? This
promotional opportunity
offers a chance to lead with integrity and make a lasting impact. As a Corrections Captain , you’ll supervise correctional staff and inmates, ensuring safety, security, and compliance with institutional policies and procedures. You'll play a critical role in facility operations while guiding and mentoring your team. If you're prepared to lead from the front and help shape the future of corrections, this is your moment to advance.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:
1. Possession of a high school diploma or GED; OR 2. One year of experience in any field; OR 3. 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. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found
here
. Job Duties: As a Corrections Captain, your duties will include:
Supervising correctional officers and ensures the safety and security of a correctional facility. Overseeing the daily operations of their assigned unit, enforcing rules, maintaining order, and managing inmate activities.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type : Probational or Promotion of a permanent, classified employee of Louisiana State Government Current permanent status classified state employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if accepted. An employee selected for a promotion may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted. This posting may also be used to fill a vacancy as a temporary job appointment. If filled as a temporary job appointment, should a permanent position become available, the employee may be converted to a probational appointment. Compensation: This position is eligible for premium pay of
a
rate between
$.50 an hour
and $1.00 an hour for each hour worked based on years of service with DOC, in addition to regular pay . This position has a Special Entrance Rate of $24.64 per hour.
How to Apply: No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. * Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will
not be
accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. 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. Please list your security experience separately by job title so that years of higher levels of supervisory security experience may be calculated. Ex. Corrections Cadet/Sergeant/Master Sergeant, Corrections Lieutenant, Corrections Captain, etc. 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 to you in the interview process, should you be selected. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace. This is a 24 hour facility. Applicants may be required to work shift work 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. For further information about this vacancy contact: Samantha Jefferson Human Resources Department Samantha.Jefferson@la.gov Ph: (337) 639-2943 Fax: (225) 342-5968
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Ready to take the next step in your corrections career? This
promotional opportunity
offers a chance to lead with integrity and make a lasting impact. As a Corrections Captain , you’ll supervise correctional staff and inmates, ensuring safety, security, and compliance with institutional policies and procedures. You'll play a critical role in facility operations while guiding and mentoring your team. If you're prepared to lead from the front and help shape the future of corrections, this is your moment to advance.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:
1. Possession of a high school diploma or GED; OR 2. One year of experience in any field; OR 3. 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. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found
here
. Job Duties: As a Corrections Captain, your duties will include:
Supervising correctional officers and ensures the safety and security of a correctional facility. Overseeing the daily operations of their assigned unit, enforcing rules, maintaining order, and managing inmate activities.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type : Probational or Promotion of a permanent, classified employee of Louisiana State Government Current permanent status classified state employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if accepted. An employee selected for a promotion may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted. This posting may also be used to fill a vacancy as a temporary job appointment. If filled as a temporary job appointment, should a permanent position become available, the employee may be converted to a probational appointment. Compensation: This position is eligible for premium pay of
a
rate between
$.50 an hour
and $1.00 an hour for each hour worked based on years of service with DOC, in addition to regular pay . This position has a Special Entrance Rate of $24.64 per hour.
How to Apply: No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. * Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will
not be
accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. 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. Please list your security experience separately by job title so that years of higher levels of supervisory security experience may be calculated. Ex. Corrections Cadet/Sergeant/Master Sergeant, Corrections Lieutenant, Corrections Captain, etc. 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 to you in the interview process, should you be selected. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace. This is a 24 hour facility. Applicants may be required to work shift work 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. For further information about this vacancy contact: Samantha Jefferson Human Resources Department Samantha.Jefferson@la.gov Ph: (337) 639-2943 Fax: (225) 342-5968
#J-18808-Ljbffr