Home

Louisiana DOC

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections (DOC) is committed to protecting the public while creating opportunities for positive change. As a Correctional Officer, you'll play a vital role in maintaining safety, order, and accountability within our facilities—while supporting the rehabilitation and successful reentry of those in our care. We’re looking for individuals with integrity, strong communication skills, and a dedication to service. With eight state correctional institutions across Louisiana, the DOC offers meaningful career paths, structured training, and the chance to make a real difference every day.

Correctional Officer

Earn up to $53,000 / year

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections is hiring Correctional Officers who are ready to make a difference. In this essential role, you'll help maintain safety and order while supporting the rehabilitation of individuals in state custody. If you’re dependable, professional, and committed to public service, there’s a place for you on our team.

Minimum Qualifications

Be at least 18 years old
Be a U.S. citizen
Have a high school diploma or GED
Have no felony convictions after the age of 18
Successfully pass a background investigation
Successfully complete a physical assessment
Must possess a current and valid driver's license
Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug test

apply now

Pay and Benefits

Our Correctional Officers earn up to $53,000/ year and have the ability to move up to Master Sergeant in 1 year.

Louisiana State Civil Service 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.

Flexible Working Arrangements

Insurance Coverage

Deferred Compensation

Holidays & Paid Leave

Retirement

Professional Development

David Wade Correctional Center
670 Bell Hill Road, Homer

Raymond Laborde Correctional Center
1630 Prison Rd, Cottonport

Allen Correctional Center
3751 Lauderdale Woodyard Rd., Kinder

Louisiana State Penitentiary
17544 Tunica Trace, Angola

Dixon Correctional Institute
5568 LA-68, Jackson

Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women
6923 Hwy 74 St. Gabriel

Elayn Hunt Correctional Center
6925 Highway 74, St. Gabriel

B.B. Rayburn Correctional Center
27268 Hwy. 21 North, Angie

LA DOC Facilities

David Wade Correctional Center

670 Bell Hill Road, Homer, LA 71040

Raymond Laborde Correctional Center

1630 Prison Rd, Cottonport, LA 71327

Allen Correctional Center

3751 Lauderdale Woodyard Rd., Kinder, LA 70648

Louisiana State Penitentiary

17544 Tunica Trace, Angola, LA 70712

Dixon Correctional Institute

5568 LA-68, Jackson, LA 70748

B.B. Rayburn Correctional Center

27268 Hwy. 21 North, Angie, LA 70426

Elayn Hunt Correctional Center

6925 Highway 74, St. Gabriel, LA 70776

Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women

6923 Hwy 74 St. Gabriel, LA 70766

Creating a Safer Louisiana & Reinvesting in Our Communities

Louisiana DOC

Correctional Officer

Your career starts here.
Welcome to the LA DOC Family.