Corrections Officer: Hospital Custody & Care

State of Louisiana; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Health insurance

Paid holidays & leave

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services seeks dependable individuals to fill a Corrections Officer role. The position enforces custody and control of inmates in a State penal institution and collaborates with staff at the University Medical Center of New Orleans. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, or one year of experience.

Four week academy in St. Gabriel, LA, and mandatory firearms training are required; work may involve shift duties in a

Qualifications

• Possession of a high school diploma or GED; OR
• One year of experience in any field.

Responsibilities

• Four week Correctional Officer Training Academy in St. Gabriel, LA.
• Work closely with inmates incarcerated in a State prison facility who are receiving care at the University Medical Center of New Orleans.
• Primarily responsible for the custody and security of inmates being treated in a hospital setting.
• Supervise and escort inmates, report and investigate suspicious activities, perform in-depth security searches/shakedowns of inmate’s person, property, and living quarters.
• Follow direction given by upper level officers, departmental policies, and regulations.
• Will receive firearms training.

Skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services seeks dependable individuals to fill a Corrections Officer role. The position enforces custody and control of inmates in a State penal institution and collaborates with staff at the University Medical Center of New Orleans. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, or one year of experience.

Four week academy in St. Gabriel, LA, and mandatory firearms training are required; work may involve shift duties in a