Job Description

Salary

$3,485.73 - $5,904.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

811-25-030

Department

DOC-Prison Enterprises

Opening Date

11/12/2025

Closing Date

11/19/2025 11:59 PM Central

About this Job

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Louisiana Department of

Public Safety & Corrections -

Corrections Services

www.doc.louisiana.gov

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS - PRISON ENTERPRISES

Baton Rouge, LA

This position will be working in the HDQ Warehouse of Prison Enterprises

At the Louisiana Department of Corrections, our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive corrections services. We are committed to protecting the people of Louisiana with integrity, accountability, and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all.


This is an opportunity to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety,

working in a correctional facility

where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential.



The PE Master Sergeant position ensures the custody and security of inmates.



This position offers a combination of leadership and hands-on management as well as the opportunity to mentor others.



Essential attributes are reliability & time management, safety-oriented, effective communication skills, and professionalism.

Why work for DOC?

Culture

DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development. +

Growth

Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues.
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Benefits

DOC offers a generous benefits package including; a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules etc. Alternative work schedules, including 4/10's

MAY

be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements

.

Please visit our website by clicking here to learn more about DOC

, our facilities, and our mission.

Minimum Qualifications

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One year of experience in a correctional, behavioral, or penal institution with responsibility for the security, custody, rehabilitation, or classification of offenders, or in law enforcement or security plus one of the following:



1. Possession of a high school diploma or GED; OR

2. One year of experience in any field; OR

3. Six months of law enforcement experience as a POST certified peace officer.



NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

An applicant who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or a felony, or who is under indictment on a felony charge will be disqualified until relief from the disabilities imposed by state and federal laws is granted.



In accordance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) (Part 115:17) of Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations an applicant who has been found to have engaged in any form of sexual abuse; engaged in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable or refused will be disqualified.



Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.



Possession of a current driver's license.

Job Specification

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The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

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Job Duties:


Ensuring the custody, security, and safety of inmates. Providing oversight for DOC and PE operations and responding to emergencies.


Work for (support): Prison Enterprises is an ancillary "Enterprise Fund", operating entirely on self-generated revenue with a staff of approximately 66, operating over 30 individual cost centers at 7 correctional facilities across this State, along with a Headquarters location in Baton Rouge.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type

: PROBATION, or PROMOTION OF A PERMANENT, CLASSIFIED LOUISIANA STATE EMPLOYEE

Current permanent status classified LA State employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if accepted. An employee selected for a promotion may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted. This posting may also be used to fill a vacancy as a temporary job appointment. If filled as a temporary job appointment, should a permanent position become available, the employee may be converted to a probational appointment.

Compensation:

This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $20.11 per hour.

There is 'Premium Pay' for this position:

A rate between $.50 an hour and $1.00 an hour for each hour worked based on years of service with DOC, in addition to regular pay.

Other Important Information

IMPORTANT:In the supplemental questions section,

applicants must authorize

the HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check references under the

Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA),

to be considered for employment

, by answering 'YES' to the PREA question.

Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire. Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification. + This is a 24-hour facility.
+ Applicants may be required to work shift work
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This Agency is a Drug-Free Workplace.

How to Apply:

No Civil Service test score

is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

Resumes will not be accepted

in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.


Please list your security experience separately by job title so that years of higher levels of supervisory security experience may be calculated. Ex. Corrections Cadet/Sergeant/Master Sergeant, Corrections Lieutenant, Corrections Captain, etc. There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. The hiring supervisor/manager has

90 days from the closing date

of the announcement to make a hiring decision. Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected.


The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections - Corrections Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any non-merit factor, including disability.

For

further

information about this vacancy, contact:

Megan Coco


Human Resources Department


HeadquartersPEEmployees@la.gov



Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.



As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage

More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave

- Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave

- State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor


State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement

- State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system*
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), * Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others