PRISON ENTERPRISES DIRECTOR

Director of Prison Enterprises

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections Corrections Services

Department of Corrections Prison Enterprises

Baton Rouge, LA

Salary : $7,029.00 - $14,227.00 Monthly

Job Type : Classified

Job Number : 811-25-025

Opening Date : 10 / 08 / 2025

Closing Date : 10 / 18 / 2025 at 11 : 59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

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 for you to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety, where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential.

This position serves as the Director over the Prison Enterprises section of the Department of Corrections, working from the Prison Enterprises Headquarter in Baton Rouge. The Director leads this business organization in order to reduce the cost of incarceration to the tax payers, produce products and services, and provide inmate jobs. It is made up of more than 40 industrial manufacturing, agricultural, retail, service, and support units located throughout the state.

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, 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.

Minimum Qualifications :

Two years of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been at the supervisory level or above : Five years of experience in administrative services, industrial management or farm management plus one of the following : 1. Six years of full-time experience in any field; or 2. A bachelor's degree. OR A master's degree in an agricultural science, veterinary science, or a business-related field plus four years of experience in administrative services, industrial management or farm management or in a correctional or penal institution with responsibility for the security, custody, rehabilitation or classification of offenders. EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION : Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Job Specification :

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

Job Duties and Other Information :

Job Duties : The Prison Enterprises Director uses sound business practices in industry and agricultural operations to be self-sustaining and work toward making a profit while working inside the prison system. They develop and maintain a proactive relationship with legislators, propose legislation, and are the voice of the Prison Enterprises system.

Position-Specific Details :

Compensation : The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make at each level over their career and NOT the amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.

Other Important Information :

How to Apply :

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. 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.

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.

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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