Job Description
Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections - Corrections Services https://doc.la.gov/ PRISON
ENTERPRISES
Baton Rouge, LA This position is domiciled at David Wade Correctional Center in Homer, LA. 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 PE Supervisor position serves as a Sales Representative and is responsible for sales of PE's products and services. This position offers an opportunity to interact with PE's existing customer base and the opportunity to acquire new customers. Serving as the face of the agency this position travels across the northern region of Louisiana showcasing PE's array of products. Essential attributes are reliability & time management, strong communication and interpersonal skills, adaptability and an understanding of PE's products, customer base and customer needs. 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 . Please visit our website by clicking here to learn more about DOC , our facilities, and our mission. Four years of work experience in any field. EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience for a maximum of four years. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here . Job Duties:
As a Prison Enterprises Supervisor, you will oversee daily enterprise operations within a correctional setting, ensuring efficient production, staff supervision, and compliance with safety and operational standards while supporting workforce development initiatives for offenders. In this role, you will: Drive sales of Prison Enterprises (PE) products by identifying prospective customers, assessing business needs, and presenting tailored product solutions. Build and maintain strong customer relationships to support continued growth and long-term partnerships. Promote PE products and services through direct outreach, customer engagement, and sales presentations. Contribute to the financial success of the agency by supporting revenue generation in a fully self-funded operational environment. Travel statewide to correctional facilities, customer locations, and business meetings as needed. Support operations for an organization with approximately 66 employees, more than 30 cost centers, and manufacturing operations across seven correctional facilities and a headquarters office in Baton Rouge. Play a key role in maintaining the agency's self-sufficiency and long-term operational success as an Enterprise Fund agency. 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 also offers premium pay at a rate between $.50 and $1.00 an hour for each regular hour worked, based on years of service with DOC. 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 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. 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. • 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. To view and apply to any of our other postings we currently have available, click HERE. 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
