Corrections CADET, Sergeant, or Sergeant-Master

About This Job

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services
Corrections Services
www.doc.louisiana.gov
DIXON CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE
Jackson, 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.

This position is vital as the front‑line individual who enforces custody and control of inmates in a State penal institution. An assertive and accountable officer can make a difference in the day‑to‑day operation of a facility working to rehabilitate individuals.

• 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 (available post‑retirement), at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid time off for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, and alternate work schedules such as 4/10’s for certain positions upon meeting policy requirements.

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

• Applicants convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or a felony, or currently under indictment on a felony charge, will be disqualified until relief from the disabilities imposed by state and federal laws is granted.
• Applicants found to have engaged in any form of sexual abuse or sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats, or coercion, or who were victimized will be disqualified under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) (Part 115:17, Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations).
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
• Possession of a current driver's license.

• 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.

• 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…