CORRECTIONS CADET, SERGEANT, or SERGEANT-MASTER

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 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.

Why work for DOC

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

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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 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 drivers license.

The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.

EXPECTATIONS FOR CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS:

• Four week Correctional Officer Training Academy.
• Work closely with inmates incarcerated in a State prison facility.
• Primarily responsible for the custody and security of inmates - in facility buildings prison dorms workshops and/or fields.
• Supervise housekeeping of inmate housing areas escort prisoners investigate suspicious activities and perform in-depth security searches/shakedowns of inmates person property living quarters and work locations.
• Supervise inmate work crews patrol areas of the prison and transport inmates as assigned.
• Follow direction given by upper level officers 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 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.

Career Progression:Corrections Cadet Sergeant or Sergeant-Master

• Filled at the highest level of experience of the selected applicant. -Salary depends on level of experience.

• • Start as a Corrections Cadet. (May start as a Corrections Sergeant with certain qualifying experience.)
  • Eligible for reallocation up one pay level from Cadet to Corrections Sergeant after 6 months of successful employment.
  • Eligible for reallocation up two pay levels from Sergeant to Corrections Sergeant-Master after one year of successful LA DOC employment.
  • With 2 years of Correctional Office experience and permanent status eligible to apply for promotion to Corrections Lieutenant which is up two pay levels from Corrections Sergeant-Master

• 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.
• The hiring supervisor/manager has 90 daysto make a hiring decision. Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process should you be selected.
• You may check the status of your application by logging in to your account to see what step your application has been moved to.
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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:

Dena Clark

Human Resources Department

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