What are the responsibilities and job description for the Captain position at Jackson Parish Correctional Center?
- Plan, coordinate, and direct security functions for the facility.
- Provide staff training, evaluate staff performance, and implement organizational and personnel changes as approved by the Assistant Warden and the Human Resources department.
- Assist the Assistant Warden in the preparation of facility budget; monitor and control expenditures.
- Develop and implement new and revised policies, procedures and programs affecting security, coordinate with other staff to ensure compliance with overall facility objectives.
- 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.
- Supervise staff assignments for food service, laundry, property room and security functions.
- Review report preparation for hearing and permanent records of inmates and monitor their rehabilitative prospects.
- Assist in staff selection process, ensuring compliance with applicable local and federal regulations and LaSalle Corrections directives.
- Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.
- Provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skills procedures and intervention techniques.
- Maintain accountability of staff, inmates, and property; adhere to safety practices
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