Corrections CADET, Sergeant, or Sergeant-Master

Overview

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services

RAYBURN CORRECTIONAL CENTER, Angi e, 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 an opportunity to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety, working in a correctional facility where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential.

The LA Department of Corrections is seeking dependable and fair individuals to fill an important role in our department as CORRECTIONAL OFFICER. This position is vital in the department as it is the front-line individual who enforces the custody and control of inmates in a State penal institution. An officer who is assertive and accountable can make a difference in the day-to-day operation of a facility working to rehabilitate individuals.

• Culture: DOC values and supports employees through recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development.
• Growth: Professional growth is encouraged through numerous avenues.
• Benefits: DOC offers a generous benefits package including a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over, paid time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules, etc. 4/10’s may be an available benefit for certain positions upon policy requirements.

Possession of a high school diploma or GED; OR one year of experience in any field.

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 PREA, applicants found to have engaged in sexual abuse or coercive sexual activity 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.

• Four week Correctional Officer Training Academy.
• Work closely with inmates in a State prison facility.
• Primarily responsible for the custody and security of inmates in facility buildings, dorms, workshops, and/or fields.
• Supervise housekeeping of inmate housing areas, escort prisoners, investigate suspicious activities, and perform security searches/shakedowns.
• Supervise inmate work crews, patrol areas of the prison, and transport inmates as assigned.
• Follow direction given by upper level officers and departmental policies and regulations.
• Will receive firearms training.

Appointment Type: PROBATION, or PROMOTION OF A PERMANENT, CLASSIFIED LOUISIANA STATE EMPLOYEE

• Current permanent status classified LA State employees may be required to accept a probational appointment.
• An employee selected for a promotion may be required to serve a trial detail prior to permanent promotion.
• This posting may also be used to fill a vacancy as a temporary job appointment. If filled as a temporary job appointment, a permanent position may be converted upon availability.

Corrections Cadet, Sergeant, or Sergeant-Master. Start as a Corrections Cadet (may start as a Corrections Sergeant with qualifying experience). Eligibility to be reallocated to higher pay levels after milestones.

To see minimum qualifications and salary ranges, .

• In the supplemental questions, applicants must authorize the HR Office of DPSC-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check references under PREA to be considered for employment.
• Any degree, certificate, license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation…