Employment Application Form












    Are you a United States citizen?*

    Position Applying For *


    List all relatives employed by the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office







    * Required Fields

    Physical Fitness Standards

    All employees of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office, with the exceptions of clerical and communications, will be required to successfully complete a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Academy after employment in order to become POST certified. Certain physical fitness requirements must be met as specified in the chart on this page. Pre-employment testing will be administered to determine current physical ability and potential proficiency. Applicants failing to meet the minimum acceptable standard will have their application placed into inactive status. Failure to pass POST requirements after employment may lead to disciplinary actions, up to and including dismissal.

    Males

    20-29

    30-39

    40-49

    50-59

    60+

    1.5 Mile Run

    13:15

    13:44

    14:34

    15:58

    17:41

    300 Meter Run (measured in seconds)

    62.1

    63

    77

    87

    Exempt

    1 Minute Sit-ups

    35

    32

    27

    21

    17

    1 Minute Push-ups

    26

    20

    15

    10

    8

    Females

    20-29

    30-39

    40-49

    50-59

    60+

    1.5 Mile Run

    15:46

    16:42

    17:29

    19:10

    21:36

    300 Meter Run (measured in seconds)

    75

    82

    106.7

    Exempt

    Exempt

    1 Minute Sit-ups

    30

    22

    17

    12

    4

    1 Minute Push-ups(modified)

    20

    15

    10

    9

    3


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    Are you married? *

    Spouse Information




    Do you have any children?

    Children Information

    List All of Your Children, providing full name(s), address(es), and date(s) of birth.







    Character References

    List three persons (not employers or relatives) who know you well enough to provide current or former information about you.







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    Employment History

    List All Positions Held, regardless of the length of time employed, beginning with your present (or most recent) place of employment and going back.

    Do you give Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office your permission to contact your present employer?

    Employer 1






    Employer 2 (if applicable)





    Employer 3 (if applicable)





    Employer 4 (if applicable)





    Employer 5 (if applicable)





    Education

    List your education, including high school, college, and business/technical schools.

    School 1



    Did you graduate? *

    School 2 (if applicable)



    Did you graduate?

    School 3 (if applicable)



    Did you graduate?

    School 4 (if applicable)



    Did you graduate?

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    Previous Applications

    Have you ever applied for a position with the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office? *

    Have you ever applied for a position with another law enforcement or government agency? *

    If you answered yes to either question above, provide details below.


    Was your application accepted? (if no, give reason for rejection)


    Was your application accepted? (if no, give reason for rejection)


    Was your application accepted? (if no, give reason for rejection)

    Previous Addresses

    List any previous addresses below.









    Immediate Family

    List all members of your immediate family below.


    Is your father deceased?


    Is your mother deceased?


    Is this sibling deceased?


    Is this sibling deceased?


    Is this sibling deceased?


    Is this sibling deceased?

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    Credit References

    List three credit establishments below.







    Arrest History

    Traffic-Related

    Have you ever received a traffic citation or been involved in a traffic accident? *

    Misdemeanor/Felony Arrests

    List any/all misdemeanor and felony arrests here. All Facts Are Important, especially what you were convicted of and how long ago you were arrested. *

    Has your spouse ever been arrested? *

    Have you ever been involved in a police investigation as a victim, suspect, or witness? *

    Additional Questions

    If employed by the Sheriff's Office, do you anticipate any other income other than your Sheriff's Office income? *

    Have you ever been refused an automobile insurance policy or any other liability policy? *

    Have you ever served in the U.S. Armed Forces? *

    Are you a registered voter in Ouachita Parish? *

    Have you ever illegally used drugs? *

    Has your spouse ever illegally used drugs? *

    Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment physical? *

    Have you ever filed a civil or criminal action against anyone? *

    Have you ever had a civil or criminal action filed against you? *

    Have you or your spouse ever been refused credit? *

    Have you or your spouse ever filed for bankruptcy? *

    Have you or your spouse ever had a garnishment against your wages? *

    Have you ever had any bill placed for collection or any repossessions? *

    This job requires shift work, punctuality, and good attendance. Is there any reason why you could not fulfill these requirements? *

    We look for permanent employees and will make an investment in training. Is there any reason why you would not expect to stay with this agency? *

    Do you understand that in your first twelve (12) months of employment you are on probation, which is a period of selection: that you must complete it successfully; that you may be discharged at any time; that you must submit yourself to office policy and strict discipline; and that you may not have any other employment without approval by the Sheriff or his designee? *

    Do you object to occasionally being away from home overnight and for other periods of time acquiring training or otherwise performing official duties? *

    Do you understand that you must relocate and reside in Ouachita Parish? *

    Does your religion preclude the bearing of firearms? *

    Does your religion preclude the wearing of a uniform? *

    Long-Answer Questions

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    Agreement

    Please Read the Following Statement Carefully


    Uploads

    Select any files you have chosen to upload during the online submission of your application.

    Although uploading your supporting documentation through this application form is optional, keep in mind that all listed supporting documents are required as part of the application process. If selected for in-person follow-up to the online application, you must bring to the meeting all documentation not already uploaded here.

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