CORRECTIONS CADET, SERGEANT, or SGT-MASTER -- UNIV MEDICAL CTR N.O.

State of Louisiana•New Orleans, LA

64d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will be domiciled at the UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER in New Orleans, LA This position has a Special Entrance Rate at each level Corrections Cadet has an SER of $19.58 per hour. Corrections Sergeant has an SER of $20.88 per hour. Corrections Sergeant-Master has an SER of $22.27 per hour. There is Premium Pay for this position: A rate between $1.00 and $2.00 an hour for each regular hour worked, based on years of service with DOC, in addition to regular pay. Position Specific Duties: Six week Correctional Officer Training Academy in St. Gabriel, LA. Security Officer in a hospital environment. 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. INCENTIVE PAY: Eligible for additional pay increase after becoming permanent, for having an Associate Degree or a Baccalaureate Degree in the following fields: Behavioral Rehabilitation, Behavioral Science, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Forensic Science, Law, Psychology, Social Work, or Sociology from an accredited college, university, or technical college. Career Progression: Start as a Corrections Cadet. (May start as a Corrections Sergeant with certain qualifying experience.) Eligible for reallocation, up one pay level from Cadet, to Corrections Sergeant after 6 months of successful employment. Eligible for reallocation, up two pay levels from Sergeant, to Corrections Sergeant-Master after one year of successful LA DOC employment. With 2 years of Correctional Office experience and permanent status, eligible to apply for promotion to Corrections Lieutenant, which is up two pay levels from Corrections Sergeant-Master. 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. 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, and a flexible benefits plan. SALARY DEPENDENDS ON LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Cadet, Sergeant, or Sergeant-Master depending on the level and/or type of experience of the selected applicant(s). The maximum salary for the Corrections Sergeant-Master is $70,845.00 annually. This position may be filled as a Temporary Job Appointment. Should a permanent position become available, the employee will be converted to a probationary appointment.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree or a Baccalaureate Degree in the following fields: Behavioral Rehabilitation, Behavioral Science, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Forensic Science, Law, Psychology, Social Work, or Sociology from an accredited college, university, or technical college.

Responsibilities

Six week Correctional Officer Training Academy in St. Gabriel, LA.
Security Officer in a hospital environment.
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.