Employment Opportunities

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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COMPUTER TECHNICIAN

Job Family: CIVIL

Posting Start: 11/12/2024

Posting End: 11/30/2024

MINIMUM SALARY: $45,000.00


The Sheriff has announced an opening for a Computer Technician in the Information Technology Division within the Civil Department.

Applicants must have:
• Associate’s degree or equivalent from a university or technical school; or, two (2) to four (4) years related experience and/or training; or, equivalent combination of education and experience preferred;
• A valid Louisiana driver’s license;
• The ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, at times up to 50 pounds.

The essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the followi....

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CORRECTIONS OFFICER

Group: ENFORCEMEN

Job Family: CORRECTIONS

Job Class: CORRECTIONS OFFICER

Posting Start: 06/18/2024

Posting End: 12/31/9999

MINIMUM SALARY: $37,800.00


JOB SUMMARY
The “Correctional Officer Transitional Work Program” provides security at the Transitional Work Program (TWP) in accordance with established policies, regulations, and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The 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....

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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


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 work shift throughout Lafourche Parish.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The 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....

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TRAFFIC GUARD (PART TIME)

Group: ENFORCEMEN

Job Class: PT GUARD

Posting Start: 06/18/2024

Posting End: 12/31/9999

MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $12.04


JOB SUMMARY
This is a part time position responsible for guarding street crossings during hours when children are going to or coming from school.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The 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....

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COOK

Group: NON ENFORC

Job Family: CORRECTIONS

Job Class: CORRECTIONS OFFICER

Posting Start: 06/18/2024

Posting End: 12/31/9999

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....

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