Career Opportunities

Applications for Employment are currently being accepted.

Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Employee Benefits for full-time employees include but are not limited to:
-Paid Employee Health Insurance
-Pension Investment
-Deferred Compensation
-Payroll Deductible Supplement Plans
-Extensive Training in each Department

Starting Annual Salaries:

Uniform Patrol Deputy: $47,311.00

Corrections: $46,087.00

Communications: $44,698.00

If you feel you may be interested in a career in Law Enforcement with the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Department, contact us at 318.329.1200 or visit our office at 400 Saint John St., Monroe, LA 71201

Interested parties may fill out our digital form below, download the form, OR pick up an application from the Personnel Division, located on the third floor of the Ouachita Parish Courthouse Annex at 400 Saint John Street, Monroe, Louisiana.