Corrections Sergeant-Master

Baton Rouge, LA

This position will be working at Dixon Correctional Institute in 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.

The PE Master Sergeant position ensures the custody and security of inmates. This position offers a combination of leadership and hands‑on management as well as the opportunity to mentor others.

• 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, alternative work schedules, etc.
  
  Alternative work schedules including 4/10’s MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.

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• One year of experience in a correctional, behavioral, or penal institution with responsibility for the security, custody, rehabilitation, or classification of offenders, or in law enforcement or security.
• Possession of a high school diploma or GED; OR one year of experience in any field; OR six months of law enforcement experience as a POST certified peace officer.

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 and possess a current driver’s license.

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

• Ensuring the custody, security, and safety of inmates. Providing oversight for DOC and PE operations and responding to emergencies.
• Work for (support):
  Prison Enterprises is an ancillary “Enterprise Fund”, operating entirely on self‑generated revenue with a staff of approximately 66, operating over 30 individual cost centers at 7 correctional facilities across this State, along with a Headquarters location in Baton Rouge.

• 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.

This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $20.11 per hour.

This position also offers premium pay: a rate between $0.50 and $1.00 an hour for each regular hour worked, based on years of service with DOC, in addition to…