Corrections CADET, Sergeant, or Sergeant-Master

About This Job

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services
ALLEN CORRECTIONAL CENTER, Kinder, LA

At the Louisiana Department of Corrections, our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive correctional 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 while working in a correctional facility where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential.

The Louisiana Department of Corrections is seeking dependable and fair individuals to fill an important role as CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
. This position is vital as 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 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 or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, and alternate work schedules.

Please visit our website to learn more about DOC, our facilities, and our mission.

• High school diploma or GED; OR
• One year of experience in any field.

• Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or a felony, or who are under indictment on a felony charge, will be disqualified until relief from those disabilities is granted.
• Applicants who have engaged in any form of sexual abuse, or who have been found to have engaged in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force or coercion, will be disqualified in accordance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act.
• 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, dorms, workshops, and 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 prison areas, 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 fill a vacancy as a temporary job appointment; if filled as a temporary appointment, the employee may be converted to a probational appointment if a permanent position becomes available.

• Corrections Cadet, Sergeant, or Sergeant‑Master.
• Highest level experience of the selected applicant determines initial salary.
• Start as a Corrections Cadet (may start as a Corrections Sergeant with qualifying experience).
• Eligible for promotion to Corrections Sergeant after 6 months of successful employment.
• Eligible for promotion to Corrections Sergeant‑Master after one year of successful employment.
• With 2 years of experience and permanent status, eligible to apply for…