EMPLOYMENT
Contact the Human Resources Department at 225-655-2055 or 225-655-2994 to schedule an appointment.
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 application form can be obtained from the Corrections Services Employment page.
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 |
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