Uniform Patrol Deputy

East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer paid health, vision and

Life insurance for employees

Dental insurance for family via after-

Disability, Cancer, Accident and CI保险

Free Employee Health Center

Retirement plan: Louisiana Sheriff's P

Def Comp 457 plan with tax-free defers

Paid time off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office in Louisiana is hiring for a position requiring rapid response to accidents, providing first aid, and conducting investigations. The role includes responding to dispatched calls, writing thorough reports, and testifying in court as subpoenas arise.

The officer will work 12-hour rotating shifts, with comprehensive benefits and the chance to advance within a state law enforcement environment. Applicants must meet strict age, citizenship, and education criteria.

Qualifications

• At least 21 years old.
• Citizen of the United States or a permanent resident.
• High school diploma or equivalency recognized by Louisiana.
• One of: POST-certified law enforcement officer with armed duty; Louisiana POST Certification; 1 year military active duty; Bachelor's degree; 80+ semester hours.

Responsibilities

• Respond to accidents, provide first aid and emergency services until paramedics arrive.
• Respond to dispatched calls.
• Conduct traffic, criminal and other investigations.
• Prepare detailed and well written reports.
• Testify in court in response to subpoenas.

Education

High school diploma or equivalency (Louisiana)

Bachelor's degree or 80+ semester hours

Job description

Job Duties

• Respond to accidents, providing first aid and emergency services until paramedics arrive.
• Respond to dispatched calls.
• Conduct traffic, criminal and other investigations.
• Prepare detailed and well written reports.
• Testify in court in response to subpoenas

Shift

12-hour rotating shifts

Qualifications

• At least 21 years old
• Citizen of the United States or a permanent resident
• Have a minimum of a high school diploma or a high school equivalency recognized by the State of Louisiana
• Must have one of the following
  • at least one year of experience as a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified law enforcement officer in a full-time position, whose job duties included armed duty with the power of arrest; or
  • Louisiana Law Enforcement POST Certification; or
  • 1 year of continuous active duty in the military; or
  • Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university; or
  • 80+ semester hours from a regionally accredited college or university in a Bachelor's Degree program

Compensation And Benefits

• $46,755 starting annual salary
• 100% employer paid health, vision and life insurance for our employees. Employees have the option of covering their spouse and/or children under the EBRSO insurance program for an additional cost to the employee.
• Dental insurance coverage for employees and their families is available for employee purchase through payroll deductions.
• Disability, Cancer, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance available for employee purchase.
• Free Employee Health Center
• Retirement Plan -- Louisiana Sheriff's Pension and Relief Fund is a defined benefit plan that allows employee contributions on a pre-tax basis. Employees contribute 10.25 % of their salaries to the retirement plan. Members do not pay social security (FICA) tax but they do pay Medicare tax.
• Louisiana Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement saving vehicle. Employees may choose to contribute tax-free dollars to save for retirement. The plan is similar to a 401(k) plan offered in private industry, but there is no employer match for employee contributions. It is a 457 plan.
• Paid-time-off (PTO) leave for vacations, illnesses, personal needs.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

All applicants will be subject to a criminal history check, physical fitness test, polygraph examination, psychological risk assessment and pre-employment medical exam and drug test.

Disqualifiers

• Felony convictions
• Convictions of perjury, false statements, or moral turpitude as an adult
• Illegal marijuana use in the last 12 months
• Illegal use of prescription drugs in the last 24 months
• Any use of illegal drugs (other than marijuana) in the last 24 months

Note: Any falsification, omission or misrepresentation of information during the selection process will disqualify you from further consideration. Drug use will be discussed during the truth verification stage of the selection process.

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