What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corrections Cadet, Sergeant, Master Sergeant position at State of Louisiana?
Pay and Special Entrance Rates (SER)
- Earn up to $62,160/yr depending on location and qualifications
- Premium Pay: $.50 – $1.00/hour based on years of service (in addition to regular pay)
- Incentive Pay: Additional pay for eligible Associate or Bachelor’s Degrees in Behavioral Science, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Social Work, or related fields
Why Work for DOC?
- Culture: Recognition programs, teamwork, professional development, and clear communication
- Growth: Strong career progression – Cadet → Sergeant (after 6 months) → Sergeant-Master (after 1 year) → Lieutenant (with 2 years of experience)
- Benefits: Defined benefit pension plan, health insurance (including post-retirement), 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave, overtime pay, deferred compensation, and flexible benefits plan
Position Specific Duties
- Attend six-week Correctional Officer Training Academy
- Maintain custody, care, and security of inmates in prison housing units, dorms, workshops, and fields
- Conduct security checks, searches, and shakedowns of inmates, housing areas, and work locations
- Supervise inmate work crews, housing, meals, and recreation
- Escort and transport inmates; provide security for staff
- Patrol prison areas and respond to emergencies and disturbances
- Prepare reports and maintain accurate documentation
- Receive firearms training and follow departmental policies
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED OR one year of continuous employment in any field
- 18 years of age or older
- Valid driver’s license required
Disqualifications under law:
- Conviction of a felony or misdemeanor domestic violence, or indictment for a felony (unless relief is granted under state/federal law)
- Disqualification under Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) for past sexual abuse or prohibited conduct
Additional Information
- No Civil Service Test required for this vacancy
- Applicants must pass drug screening, background investigation, and provide official documentation (transcripts, licenses, DD-214 if applicable)
- Resumes will not replace completed applications; incomplete applications may be rejected
- Positions may be filled as Temporary Appointments, with conversion to probationary if permanent vacancies arise
- This is a 24-hour facility; applicants may be required to work shift work, nights, weekends, and holidays
- This agency is a Drug Free Workplace
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections – Corrections Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on disability or any non-merit factor.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $62,160.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person