Corrections CADET, Sergeant, or Sergeant-Master

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services

RAYMOND LABORDE CORRECTIONAL CENTER

Cottonport, LA

www.doc.louisiana.gov

This position has a Special Entrance Rate at each level:

• Corrections Cadet: $17.50 per hour
• Corrections Sergeant: $18.80 per hour
• Corrections Sergeant-Master: $20.11 per hour

There is Premium Pay for this position:

A rate between $.50 and $1.00 an hour for each regular hour worked, based on years of service with DOC, in addition to regular pay.

Position Specific Duties
:

• Six-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 inmate’s person, property, living quarters, and work locations.
• Supervise inmate work crews, patrol areas of the prison, and transport inmates as assigned.
• Follow directions given by higher-level officers, departmental policies, and regulations.
• Will receive firearms training.

INCENTIVE PAY
: Eligible for additional pay increase after becoming permanent for having an Associate Degree or a Baccalaureate Degree in specified fields from an accredited institution.

Career Progression
:

• Start as a Corrections Cadet. (May start as a Corrections Sergeant with qualifying experience.)
• Eligible for reallocation to Corrections Sergeant after 6 months.
• Eligible for reallocation to Corrections Sergeant-Master after one year.
• With 2 years of experience and permanent status, eligible to apply for promotion to Corrections Lieutenant.

Why work for DOC?

• Culture: DOC values and supports employees through recognition programs, internal promotions, clear communication, and professional development.
• Growth: Opportunities for professional growth are encouraged.
• Benefits: Includes pension plan, health insurance, paid holidays, sick and annual leave, paid time off for hours over 40/week, deferred compensation, and flexible benefits.

SALARY DEPENDS ON LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE

• Vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Cadet, Sergeant, or Sergeant-Master depending on experience.
• The maximum salary for Corrections Sergeant-Master is $70,845.00 annually.

This position may be filled as a Temporary Job Appointment. Conversion to a permanent position may occur.

Exams and License Requirements

• No Civil Service Test Score required.
• Verification of degrees, licenses, or DD-214 required before hire.

Application Process: Apply online via the provided link. Review your application to ensure it is current.

Important: Applicants must authorize contact with previous employers for reference checks under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA).

Resumes are not accepted in lieu of application details. The hiring process may take up to 90 days from the closing date.

This agency is a Drug-Free Workplace. Work may include shift work in a 24-hour facility.

For more positions, visit the agency's website.

This is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Contact for more information:

Raymond Laborde Correctional Center, Human Resources Department

Email: lauren.bordelon

Phone:

Fax:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED, or one year of experience.

Necessary Requirements:

• No felony or domestic violence misdemeanor convictions.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.