Corrections Cadet: Frontline Public Safety & Growth

State of Louisiana; Jackson (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Sick and annual leave

Deferred compensation

Flexible benefits

Alternate work schedules (4/10s)

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services in Jackson, LA is hiring a Correctional Officer for a 24-hour facility. The role enforces custody and control of inmates, with emphasis on safety, discipline, and security within the prison environment.

Expectations include completing a four-week training academy, working closely with inmates, and performing security searches, supervision of housing areas, and inmate transport.

Qualifications

• Possession of a high school diploma or GED; OR One year of experience.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
• Possession of a current driver's license.

Responsibilities

• 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 inmate’s 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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services in Jackson, LA is hiring a Correctional Officer for a 24-hour facility. The role enforces custody and control of inmates, with emphasis on safety, discipline, and security within the prison environment.

Expectations include completing a four-week training academy, working closely with inmates, and performing security searches, supervision of housing areas, and inmate transport.