Louisiana State Penitentiary : Employment
Prospective employees: Contact the Human Resources Department at 225-655-2055 or 225-655-2994 to schedule an appointment.
Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola has an immediate opening for a Physician. The R.E. Barrow, Jr Treatment Center is located on site. Must have a unrestricted Louisiana License. Competitive salary; retirement benefits; health, life, and dental insurance available; paid vacation/sick leave. To apply call (225)655-2710 or email jroundtree@doc.la.gov. equal opportunity employer
General Job Information
The job of a Corrections Cadet is to provide custody of inmates to prevent escape or injury and to supervise without weapons daily activities, such as work details, recreation and visiting. New officers are routinely assigned shift work, nights, weekends or holidays. Working conditions vary from a twelve-hour shift in a tower, housing dormitory, or kitchen to outdoors supervising a group of inmates. An SF10 application form can be obtained from the Department of Civil Service or you may apply online at jobs.la.gov.
Qualifications For A Corrections Cadet
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18 years of age | |
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Able to obtain a valid driver's license within the first 6 months of employment | |
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No Felony Convictions | |
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No misdemeanor convictions of domestic violence | |
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U.S. citizen or meet standards of U.S. Naturalization and Immigration Service for employment | |
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Must PASS written examination, drug test, and physical exam |
Benefits
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4% merit increase each year
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Employer contributes 60% of cost of pension plan
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Employer pays approximately half the cost of the group health insurance premiums
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Employer pays 50% of group life insurance
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Paid military leave up to 15 days per year
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Vacation pay starts at 12 days for the first year and increases to 21 days per year after 10 years
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Sick Leave starts at 12 days per year
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8-12 paid holidays per year
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25 year retirement at any age
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12-hour shifts with every other week-end off
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Credit Union available with free checking
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Uniforms & equipment furnished | |
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Free overnight accommodations for commuters | |
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Free meal per shift | |
Promotional opportunities are available |
· Medical Services
· Fire Department
David C. Knapps Correctional Officer Training Academy
K-9 Training
Located on the grounds of Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola, the Department of Corrections Training Academy was established in 1979. On December 19, 2000, the Training Academy was dedicated in memory of Captain David C. Knapps, who was killed in the line of duty on December 28, 1999.Training and staff development play an important role in Corrections as they affect every aspect of our operations. The Training Academy at Angola is committed to excellence through an organizational structure, academic environment and resources specifically designed and focused to provide the best possible training program. In January 2002 the David C. Knapps Correctional Officer Training Academy achieved accreditation through the American Correctional Association and is now one of only eight accredited correctional officer training academies in the nation.
The Training Academy provides Basic Cadet Training for all new Correctional Officers within the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections. In addition to Basic Cadet Training, the Training Academy provides In-Service, Security Orientation, and Non-Security Orientation training for Louisiana State Penitentiary employees, and provides other specialized training to various law enforcement agencies.
Each year the Training Academy provides training for approximately 3,500 employees for the Department of Public Safety and Corrections.
The Training Academy works in conjunction with various other agencies to maintain a high level of training methods and materials to provide cutting edge information to all employees.