Corrections CADET, Sergeant, or Sergeant-Master

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services

Location:

Angola, 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.

We are seeking a dependable and fair individual to fill the position of CORRECTIONAL OFFICER. This front‑line role enforces custody and control of inmates in a state penal institution and supports rehabilitation efforts.

• Complete the 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 fields.
• Supervise housekeeping of inmate housing areas, escort prisoners, investigate suspicious activities, and perform in‑depth security searches or shakedowns of inmate persons, property, living quarters, and work locations.
• Supervise inmate work crews, patrol areas of the prison, and transport inmates as assigned.
• Follow direction provided by upper‑level officers, departmental policies, and regulations.
• Receive firearms training.

• Possession of a high school diploma or GED; or one year of experience in any field.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
• Possession of a current driver’s license.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job.

• 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), an applicant who has been found to have engaged in any form of sexual abuse or sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion will be disqualified.

• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Health insurance 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.
• Deferred compensation plan and flexible benefits plan.
• Alternative work schedules, including 4/10 shifts, may be available for certain positions.

• Corrections Cadet, Sergeant, or Sergeant‑Master.
• Eligible for reallocation to higher pay levels after successful employment milestones.
• After 2 years of experience and permanent status, eligible to apply for promotion to Corrections Lieutenant.

No civil service test score is required to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply, complete an electronic application. Include detailed experience and education information; resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applicants may check the status of their application by logging into the system.

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.