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The Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This application will not be used for limiting or excluding any applicant from consideration for employment on a basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Should an applicant need reasonable accommodations in the application process, they should contact the Personnel Division at 985-532-4380. Please fill out all of the sections below.
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PART-TIME COUNSELOR
Job Family: CORRECTIONS
Posting Start: 03/07/2025
Posting End: 12/31/9999
HOURLY RATE RANGE: $20.00-$20.00
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The Sheriff has announced an opening for a part-time counselor in the Programming Section of the Detention Division under the command of Captain Karla Beck. The part-time counselor provides essential mental health and therapeutic support to reentry participants, Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex facility residents, and Lafourche Day Reporting Center clients. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on individuals transitioning back into the community, providing critical support during a pivotal time in their lives.Applicants must have:• A master’....
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RESERVE DEPUTY (POST REQUIRED)
Posting Start: 03/17/2025
JOB SUMMARY“Reserve Deputy” serves in a voluntary capacity, without compensation, and perform a minimum of sixteen (16) hours of service each month. The “Reserve Deputy” is responsible for the performance of minimal law enforcement duties in the prevention of crime and disturbance of peace by performing the following duties.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties maybe assigned.Accompanied by a full time deputy, patrols assigned areas to enforce laws, assist in the investigation of crimes....
AUXILIARY OFFICERS (VOLUNTEER)
JOB SUMMARY“Auxiliary officers” serve in a voluntary capacity, without compensation. Auxiliary deputies are assigned, as determined by the Sheriff, to a specific task or to a specific section and are required to contribute a minimum of four hours per month.The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office auxiliary deputy’s program provides an opportunity for individuals to perform law enforcement related community service functions or assist in emergencies and special events. Interested individuals may apply for an auxiliary position with the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office and shall com....
COURTHOUSE SECURITY DEPUTY
Posting Start: 03/20/2025
Salary: $45,000.00-$45,000.00
The Sheriff has announced an opening for a Courthouse Security Deputy in the Court Section of the Judicial Services Division under the command of Captain Ben Dempster.Applicants must have:• P.O.S.T. Level I certification;• Excellent communication skills;• The ability to deal courteously and effectively with the public, governmental officials, and other employees of the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office;• The emotional stability, maturity, and physical stamina to effectively handle verbal disparagements and physical aggression from hostile individuals, inmates, cri....
CORRECTIONS OFFICER
Group: ENFORCEMEN
Job Class: CORRECTIONS OFFICER
Posting Start: 06/18/2024
MINIMUM SALARY: $37,800.00
JOB SUMMARYThe “Correctional Officer Transitional Work Program” provides security at the Transitional Work Program (TWP) in accordance with established policies, regulations, and procedures. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Search (pat and strip) and/or ensure that offenders have been searched when returning from any trip outside the facility (i.e., work, dental appointment, etc.) and whenever directed by a Supervisor;Conduct security rounds throughout the f....
PATROL DEPUTY
Job Family: UNIFORM PATROL
Job Class: DEPUTY
MINIMUM SALARY: $45,000.00
JOB SUMMARYThe “Uniform Patrol Deputy” is responsible for the performance of a variety of law enforcement duties including the prevention of crime, keeping the peace, arresting violators and more during an assigned 12-hour work shift throughout Lafourche Parish. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties maybe assigned.Proficient with Central Square (digital records management system) and all databases utilized by the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office;Patrol assigned areas to enforce....
TRAFFIC GUARD (PART TIME)
Job Class: PT GUARD
MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $12.04
JOB SUMMARYThis is a part time position responsible for guarding street crossings during hours when children are going to or coming from school. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Direct actions of children and traffic at street intersections to ensure safe crossing;Record license numbers of vehicles disregarding speed restrictions, traffic control signals and report infractions to superiors;Escort children across street;Place caution sign....
COOK
Group: NON ENFORC
MINIMUM SALARY: $27,125.00
The Sheriff has announced an opening for a Cook at the Detention Center under the command of Major Cortrell Davis.Applicants must have:• A high school diploma or GED;• Some food preparation experience preferred;• Good communication skills;• Ability to supervise inmates.The essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: • Prepares soups, meats, vegetables, salads, dressings, and desserts for consumption by inmates housed in the Detention Center;• Performs cooking duties with other workers and supervises inmat....