- WHAT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE WITH THE EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH SHERIFF OFFICE (EBRSO)?
EBRSO has career opportunities for individuals interested in working in Corrections, Law Enforcement and other types of administrative support functions.
Full-time, Entry-level Positions:
Corrections, Road and Communications Deputies are the entry-level, full-time jobs we most frequently fill.
Corrections Deputy -- Maintains the custody and security of prison inmates through supervision, observation and monitoring of inmate activities and enforcement of security policies and procedures.
Road Deputy -- General law enforcement work to protect lives, property and rights of the public. Work involves answering complaint calls and patrolling in an official vehicle, motorcycle or on foot to deter crime or apprehend violators or suspects; securing crime scenes, and enforcement of all traffic and safety laws.
Communications Deputy -- Performs radio and communications work on an assigned shift. Provides information to patrol units on calls in progress as well as other divisions as needed. Receives and shares data as appropriate with law enforcement agencies throughout the country. May be required to respond to calls for service in emergency situations.
Note: The EBRSO provides services to the community 24-hours per day, and as such most of the full-time positions require working rotating shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Reserve Deputy Program – Our Reserve Deputies are part-time, non-salaried, commissioned law enforcement officers. Reserve Deputies have the same responsibilities and duties as the regular deputies. Opportunities exist within the Reserve program for individuals to serve in all areas of law enforcement.
2. WHAT ARE THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH EBRSO?
EBRSO is looking for career-minded individuals who want to serve their community and embody our core values of character, honesty and integrity.
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Minimum Qualifications
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Corrections Deputy
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· Minimum age of 18 years;
· High school diploma or equivalent;
· No felony convictions and no convictions of perjury, false statement or moral turpitude charge as an adult. All other arrests and convictions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Must have good moral character as determined by a background investigation.
· Valid Louisiana Drivers License.
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Patrol Deputy
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· Minimum age of 18 years;
· High school diploma or equivalent;
· One (1) year of experience as a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified peace officer in a full-time position, whose job duties include armed duty with the power of arrest; or three (3) years of full-time work experience; or ninety (90) semester hours from an accredited college or university; or combination of work experience and college to be equivalent to three years of full-time work experience, where 30 semester hours equals one year of full-time work experience.
· No felony convictions and no convictions of perjury, false statement or moral turpitude charge as an adult. All other arrests and convictions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Must have good moral character as determined by a background investigation.
· Valid Louisiana Drivers License.
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Communications Deputy
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· Minimum age of 18 years;
· High school diploma or equivalent;
· One (1) year of communications-related, radio dispatch experience or law enforcement experience; or three (3) years of full-time work experience; or ninety (90) semester hours from an accredited college or university; or combination of work experience and college to be equivalent to three years of full-time work experience, where 30 semester hours equals one year of full-time work experience.
· No felony convictions and no convictions of perjury, false statement or moral turpitude charge as an adult. All other arrests and convictions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Must have good moral character as determined by a background investigation.
· Valid Louisiana Drivers License.
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Reserve Deputy
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· Minimum age of 18 years;
· High school diploma or equivalent;
· Valid Louisiana Drivers License
· No felony convictions and no convictions of perjury, false statement or moral turpitude charge as an adult. All other arrests and convictions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
· Must have good moral character as determined by a background investigation
· One of the following:
· One (1) year of experience as a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified peace officer in a full-time position, whose job duties include armed duty with the power of arrest;
· Three (3) years of full-time work experience
· Ninety (90) semester hours from a regionally accredited college or university;
· An Associate Degree from an accredited college or university
· Sixty (60) semester hours from an accredited college or university and currently enrolled as a full-time student
· A combination of work experience and college credit to be equivalent to three years of full-time work experience, where 30 semester hours equals one year of full-time work experience
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School Crossing Guard
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· Minimum age of 18 years;
· High school diploma or equivalent;
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NOTE: Any college hours or degree must be from a school accredited by one of the following regional accrediting bodies: the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools; the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Incorporated; the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools; the Northwest Association of Secondary and Higher Schools; the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools; the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
3. WHAT IS THE STARTING SALARY?
The starting salary for Corrections, Road and Communications deputies is currently $34,164 annually. POST Certified Deputies are eligible for state supplemental pay, which is $500 per month. EBRSO offers additional pay for certain educational achievements, like Associate and Baccalaureate degrees.
- WHAT BENEFITS ARE OFFERED?
We offer a comprehensive benefits program.
- EBRSO provides 100% employer paid health, vision and life insurance for our employees.
- Dental insurance coverage is available for employee purchase.
- Retirement plan
- Paid-time-off (PTO) leave for vacations, illnesses, personal needs
- Employee Assistance Program
- HOW DO I APPLY AND WHAT CAN I EXPECT DURING THE APPLICATION PROCESS?
Bring a completed application to the Human Resources Office. Applications may be obtained on the website (www.ebrso.org) or from the Human Resources Office.
Applicants for non-law enforcement/corrections positions will undergo a criminal history and credit check, oral interview and polygraph examination, medical examination and drug test.
Applicants for Corrections and Law Enforcment Positions, including Communications and Reserve Deputies, will undergo go a physical fitness assessment, criminal history and credit check, oral interview, polygraph examination, psychological risk assessment, medical examination and drug screen.
- WHAT ARE THE PASSING SCORES FOR THE PHYSICAL FITNESS ASSESSMENT?
- Patrol Deputy and Reserve Deputy
i. 1.5 Mile Run -- 15 minutes, 20 seconds
ii. 1 minute Sit-ups – 27
iii. Push-ups – 18
i. 1.5 Mile Run – 16 minutes, 31 seconds
ii. 1 minute Sit-ups – 22
iii. Push-ups – 12
i. 1.5 Mile Run – 20 minutes
ii. 1 minute Sit-ups – 10
iii. Push-ups -- 10
- WHAT IF I HAVE A PRIOR ARREST?
Applicants who have prior arrest(s) must include a copy of the court disposition and expungement documents with the initial application packet. Dispositions can usually be obtained through the Clerk of Courts in the area where the incident occurred.
8. WHERE CAN I OBTAIN AN EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION?
Applications may be obtained on the EBRSO website (www.ebrso.org) or from the Human Resources Division, 100 St. Ferdinand Street, Room 239, Baton Rouge, Louisiana (Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM).
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