Employment Opportunities

The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or participate in the hiring process, please contact the Personnel Division at 985-532-4380.

PDF Employment Application is available here. Please complete and return to Personnel at personnel@lpso.net.

Please complete all sections of the application fully and accurately. Incomplete applications may not be considered.




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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING AND REENTRY

Group: NON ENFORC

Job Family: CORRECTIONS

Job Class: MGR POST CERTIFIED

Posting Start: 05/20/2026

Posting End: 12/31/9999

MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $.00


Beginning salary is $50,000.00.
This beginning salary includes State Supplemental Pay for employees who are P.O.S.T. Level I certified.
Additional pay differentials are available for college education, military service, and prior law enforcement experience.

JOB SUMMARY
The “Assistant Program Director of Reentry and Educational Services” is responsible for assisting in the implementation of Reentry and Educational Services at the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex, the Transitional Work Program and inmate workers assigned to the South Lafourche Substation.

ESSEN....

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TRANSPORTATION DEPUTY (POST LEVEL 1 REQUIRED)

Group: ENFORCEMEN

Job Family: CORRECTIONS

Job Class: CORRECTIONS OFFICER

Posting Start: 03/09/2026

Posting End: 12/31/9999

MINIMUM SALARY: $45,000.00


Salary range: $45,000.00–$64,200.00.
This range includes State Supplemental Pay for employees who are P.O.S.T. Level I certified.
Additional pay differentials are available for college education, military service, and prior law enforcement experience.

JOB SUMMARY
Transport inmates in assigned vans and vehicles to the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex, Courthouse, off-site authorized medical/dental visits, funeral services, hospitals, prisons, mental institutions, or other destinations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential duties and respons....

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INMATE WORKER COORDINATOR

Group: NON ENFORC

Job Family: CORRECTIONS

Job Class: MANAGER CIVIL

Posting Start: 04/13/2026

Posting End: 12/31/9999

Salary: $90,000.00


Salary range: $50,000.00-$75,000.00.
This range does not include State Supplemental Pay. State Supplemental Pay is available to individuals who are P.O.S.T. Level I or Level II certified, or who agree to complete a Level I or Level II Academy within the first year of employment.
Additional pay differentials are available for college education, military service, and prior law enforcement experience.

The Sheriff has announced an opening for an Inmate Worker Coordinator in the Corrections Section of the Detention Division under the command of Major Cortrell Davis.

Applic....

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CORRECTIONS OFFICER (POST CERTIFIED)

Group: ENFORCEMEN

Job Family: CORRECTIONS

Job Class: CORRECTIONS OFFICER

Posting Start: 06/18/2024

Posting End: 12/31/9999

MINIMUM SALARY: $45,000.00


Salary range: $45,000.00–$64,200.00.
This range includes State Supplemental Pay for employees who are P.O.S.T. Level I or Level II certified, or who agree to complete a Level I or Level II Academy within the first year of employment.
Additional pay differentials are available for college education, military service, and prior law enforcement experience.

JOB SUMMARY
A “Corrections Officer” supervises inmates assigned to the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex in accordance with established policies, regulations, and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILIT....

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INTERESTED IN SOMETHING ELSE?

Posting Start: 02/12/2026

Posting End: 12/31/9999


Don’t see a position that matches your experience or career goals? We’d still love to hear from you.

Submit your application and let us know what type of position you are interested in within the agency. We are always looking for qualified, motivated individuals who want to serve our community.

While we may not currently have an open position that matches your interest, your application will be kept on file for future consideration. If a vacancy becomes available that aligns with your qualifications and experience, we may contact you.

INTERNSHIP

Posting Start: 02/12/2026

Posting End: 12/31/9999


The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office accepts internship applications on a continuous basis for students seeking academic credit or hands-on experience in a public safety environment.

Applications will remain on file for consideration as internship opportunities arise.

The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

CORRECTIONS OFFICER (NON-POST CERTIFIED)

Group: ENFORCEMEN

Job Family: CORRECTIONS

Job Class: CORRECTIONS OFFICER

Posting Start: 06/18/2024

Posting End: 12/31/9999

SALARY RANGE: $37,800.00-$57,000.00


Salary range: $37,800.00–$57,000.00.
This range does not include State Supplemental Pay. State Supplemental Pay is available to individuals who are P.O.S.T. Level I or Level II certified, or who agree to complete a Level I or Level II Academy within the first year of employment.
Additional pay differentials are available for college education, military service, and prior law enforcement experience.

JOB SUMMARY
A “Corrections Officer” supervises inmates assigned to the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex in accordance with established policies, regulations, and procedures....

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PATROL DEPUTY

Group: ENFORCEMEN

Job Family: UNIFORM PATROL

Job Class: DEPUTY

Posting Start: 06/18/2024

Posting End: 12/31/9999

MINIMUM SALARY: $45,000.00


Salary range: $45,000.00–$64,200.00.
This range includes State Supplemental Pay for employees who are P.O.S.T. Level I or Level II certified, or who agree to complete a Level I or Level II Academy within the first year of employment.
Additional pay differentials are available for college education, military service, and prior law enforcement experience.

JOB SUMMARY
The “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....

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D.A.R.E. OFFICER (POST CERTIFIED)

Group: ENFORCEMEN

Job Family: SRO AND DARE

Job Class: DEPUTY

Posting Start: 05/13/2026

Posting End: 12/31/9999

MINIMUM SALARY: $45,000.00


Salary range: $45,000.00–$64,200.00.
This range includes State Supplemental Pay for employees who are P.O.S.T. Level I certified.
Additional pay differentials are available for college education, military service, and prior law enforcement experience.

JOB SUMMARY
The “D.A.R.E. Officer” works with the Lafourche Parish School System in providing classroom educational programs to prevent and reduce drug abuse and violence among children and youth.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties m....

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TRANSITIONAL WORK PROGRAM CORRECTIONS OFFICER (LEVEL 3 POST REQUIRED)

Group: ENFORCEMEN

Job Family: CORRECTIONS

Job Class: CORRECTIONS OFFICER

Posting Start: 11/19/2025

Posting End: 12/31/9999

MINIMUM SALARY: $45,000.00


Salary range: $45,000.00–$64,200.00.
This range includes State Supplemental Pay for employees who are P.O.S.T. Level I or Level II certified, or who agree to complete a Level I or Level II Academy within the first year of employment.

Salary Range: $37,800.00-$57,000.00 for employees that are not P.O.S.T. Level I or Level II certified, or who do not agree to complete a Level I or Level II Academy within the first year of employment.

Additional pay differentials are available for college education, military service, and prior law enforcement experience.

JOB SUMMAR....

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