* INTERNAL JOB POSTING *Drone Pilot (DFR)

East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office; Elm Grove Garden (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office seeks a Drone as First Responder (DFR) Pilot to monitor 911/CAD activity, deploy drones, and provide real-time intelligence to deputies on scene. The position requires POST certification or eligibility for FAA Part 107 within six months, the ability to work rotating days/nights/holidays, and strong decision-making under pressure.

Training and logs are required, with strict adherence to FAA/agency rules.

Qualifications

• POST certified or eligible for POST certification
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot certification or willingness to obtain within six months
• Willing to complete agency UAS/DFR training and pass prerequisites
• Able to work rotating shifts including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to operate CAD, 911, radio traffic, mapping platforms and drone systems under pressure
• Strong communication and decision-making under pressure

Responsibilities

• Monitor active 911 calls and CAD activity for potential drone deployments
• Remotely deploy and operate DFR aircraft in response to calls for service
• Provide deputies with real-time intelligence prior to and during arrival on scene
• Locate suspects, vehicles, missing persons, and other objects of interest
• Relay critical information including descriptions, directions, hazards, and scene conditions
• Assist quick-decision operations during pursuits and critical incidents
• Coordinate with RTIC to maintain an operational picture during incidents
• Support pursuits, perimeter operations, searches, and special events
• Maintain FAA compliance and DFR procedures; complete flight logs and training requirements

Skills

POST certification

FAA Part 107

Communication under pressure

Multi-system operation

Public safety experience

Tools

CAD system

911 system

Mapping platforms

Drone systems

Job description

East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office

Internal Opportunity Announcement

Drone as First Responder (DFR) Pilot

Position Title:

DFR Pilot

Shift:

10-hour shifts

Job Duties:

• Monitor active 911 calls and CAD activity for potential drone deployments.
• Remotely deploy and operate DFR aircraft in response to calls for service.
• Provide responding deputies with real-time intelligence prior to and during arrival on scene.
• Assist in locating suspects, vehicles, missing persons, and other persons or objects of interest.
• Relay critical information including suspect descriptions, direction of travel, hazards, and scene conditions.
• Respond to deputy backup requests and assist calls where aerial support enhances safety and awareness.
• Coordinate closely with RTIC personnel to maintain a complete operational picture during incidents.
• Support pursuits, perimeter operations, searches, critical incidents, and special events.
• Maintain compliance with FAA regulations, agency policy, and UAS/DFR procedures.
• Complete required flight logs, equipment checks, and ongoing training requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

• Be POST certified.
• Possess a current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate or be willing and able to obtain certification within six (6) months of selection.
• Be willing to complete all required agency UAS and DFR training.
• Be available to work rotating shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Be capable of operating in a fast-paced, high-demand environment while managing multiple technology systems (CAD, 911, radio traffic, mapping platforms, and drone systems).
• Possess strong communication skills and sound decision-making ability under pressure.

Preferred Experience:

Criminal Operations experience is preferred; however, applicants with relevant drone or real-time operational experience will be considered.

Additional consideration may be given to:

• Patrol or field-based law enforcement experience
• Public safety drone operations
• Real-time incident support
• CAD and 911 system familiarity
• Mapping, camera systems, or situational awareness platforms
• Experience with pursuits, perimeter control, or search operations

Selection Process:

1. All letters of interest received by the deadline will be considered.
2. Selected applicants will participate in an oral interview.
3. Applicants may be required to complete a practical exercise or scenario-based evaluation related to drone operations and decision-making.

Employees under consideration must have met or exceeded the requirements needed to satisfy the directives listed in the job announcement. Employees also must have met or exceeded the requirements listed as potential qualifiers for the position. Employees must understand that a request for transfer will not guarantee the transfer, it is merely an "ask for consideration".