LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

AND CORRECTIONS

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B.B. "Sixty" Rayburn Correctional Center

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If you are interested in applying for the position of Corrections Cadet, you may apply online at LACareers.

The job of a Corrections Cadet is to the provide the custody of inmates, to prevent escape or injury, and to supervise their daily activities, such as work details, recreation and visiting.  New officers are routinely assigned shift, night, weekend or holiday duty.  Working conditions vary from a twelve-hour shift in a tower or dormitory, to work outdoors supervising a group of inmates.


Qualifications for Corrections Cadet:

  • 18 years of age
  • US Citizen or meet standards of US Naturalization and Immigration Service for employment
  • No felony convictions
  • No misdemeanor convictions of domestic violence
  • Able to carry firearms
  • Not a candidate or hold a political office
  • Must pass a written exam, drug test, and a physical
  • Males 18 - 25 must register with Selective Service

Benefits for State Employees:

  • Health and Life Insurance - Employer pays approximately half the cost of group health insurance plan and 50% of group life insurance
  • LASERS Retirement - Employer contributes 60% of cost of pension plan
  • Eligible for a 4% merit increase each year 
  • Paid military leave up to 15 days per year
  • Vacation pay starts at 12 days for the first year and increases to 21 days after 10 years
  • Sick leaves starts at 12 days per year
  • 8-12 paid holidays per year
  • Overtime after 86 hours in a pay period will be compensated to non-exempt employees at a rate of time and one half pay or compensated with time off
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Career Progression Groups
  • Employee Awards Program
  • Extensive Training

Equal Opportunity Employer

Drug Free Workplace