"The greatest resource of any organization is the men and women who dedicate their professional careers to its function. Working for the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office is more than just a job, it is a commitment to doing 'whatever it takes' to serve and protect the people and their property in Lafourche Parish. Fulfillment of this commitment requires the men and women of the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office to approach each day cognizant of the obligation to hold themselves to higher ethical and moral standards in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of their assigned jobs. In a word, it's called 'Integrity'."

--Craig Webre

Entry Level Salary for Deputy/Correctional Officer

    Base Pay (additional credit for Law Enforcement Service)
    Merit Raise - effective July 1 each year
    Deferred Compensation Match Estimated
    Differential Pay (from 0 to $1,000.00 per year)
    Supplemental Pay
    Total Annual Salary

Benefits

Life Insurance (33.39 per month *12 months)
Health Insurance (based on premium) July 1 
Pension (based on total pay) employee 2%, LPSO 19% 
Unemployment .0045% (based on total pay)
FICA 6.2% (not applicable)
Medicare 1.45% (based on total pay)
Liability Insurance (based on premium) / (total employees)
Total Benefits

Other Annual Estimated Deputy Benefit Costs
Uniform Costs (Average over three years)
Education Costs ($400 per semester * 2 semesters)
Total other benefit costs

Costs for vehicle for one year

Communication Costs (Radio, etc)

Net costs per year per deputy

$26,400.00
$     600.00
$       50.00
$     600.00
$  6,000.00
$33,650.00



$     400.68
$  4669.08
$  4,292.50
$     151.43

$     487.93
$  3,002.85
$ 13,004.47


$     286.21
$     800.00
$     1,086.21

$12,000.00

$     625.00

$60,365.68

Benefits
A. Employer paid Health Insurance
B. Life Insurance - worth 2 ½ times employee’s salary
C. Dental - LPSO pays 50% of premium
D. Pension - employee’s portion is 10% (LPSO pays 8% & employee pays
     2%);employer’s portion is 11% (11%+8%=19%)
E. Sick and Vacation (each accrue 80 hours per year)
F. Catastrophic Leave (use accrued leave for illnesses) & Terminal Leave (upon
    retirement)
G. Health Insurance for Retirees - Aug 2005 Law - with LPSO - 20 years 50%,
    30 years 100%
H. Comp Time - allowed to maintain balance of 40 hours
I. 9 Paid Holidays
J. Deferred Compensation - after 1 year LPSO matches 4%
K. Off-Duty Details - employee may earn $20/hr
L. Outside Employment may be allowed
M. Deputies Association
N. Employee Counseling
O. Education Program - undergraduate & graduate (paid tuition)
P. Training, Certifications, In-service
Q. Annual Increases based on Performance Evaluations
R. Awards Program
S.  Differential Earnings - addition pay for college education, military
    service, fitness program,  instructor certifications,
    specialty unit participation, and more.

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Correctional Officer

Starting Salary - $32,400/yr. ($26,400 base + $6,000 State Supplemental) Higher base salaries are possible based on previous law enforcement experience and paid incentives based on college education, military service, law enforcement related certifications, etc. A correctional officer works rotating 12-hour shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays. Duties include the following: Conducting regular inspections of cell blocks, Insuring the safety and security of inmates, Photographing and booking inmates, Supervising inmate activities, Insuring inmates maintain sanitary living conditions.

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Starting Salary - $32,400/yr. ($26,400 base + $6,000 State Supplemental) P.O.S.T. Certification is required and applicants must be capable of working 12-hour rotating shifts, days, nights, weekends and holidays. Communications employees not seeking P.O.S.T. Certification will begin at $7.50/hr. and will work a 40 hr. week. Higher base salaries are possible depending on previous law enforcement experience and paid incentives based on college education, military service, law enforcement related certifications, etc. Essential duties are police and fire dispatch, call taking, tracking calls for service and tracking field units using a Computer Aided Dispatch system. Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent, well organized, good communications skills, ability to type 30 words per minute accurately, must have the ability to think and act quickly, calmly, and appropriately in emergency situations.  

 
Deputy

Starting Salary - $32,400/yr. ($26,400 base + $6,000 State Supplemental) Higher base salaries are possible based on previous law enforcement experience and paid incentives based on college education, military service, law enforcement related certifications, etc. Prior to becoming a Patrol Deputy, an employee may be required to work as a Correctional Officer for a period of time and must obtain P.O.S.T. Certification. A deputy is responsible for the efficient performance of required duties conforming to the rules, regulations, and general orders of the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office. Duties include the following: Identifying criminal offenders and criminal activities, Apprehending offenders, Preventive patrolling, Traffic control, Promoting and preserving the peace.

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Clerical

$7.50/hr. There are several clerical positions within the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office. The above hourly rate, however, is commensurate with education and experience. Duties include the following: Typing, Filing, Operating the switchboard, Operating the computer, Assisting the public in payment of fines, taxes and tickets.

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$10/hr. School guards must be at least 18 years of age and have completed a two-hour training program regarding proper traffic control techniques.

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This is a volunteer position and is a non-paying position. There are 3 levels of Reserves. (All training costs are borne by the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office).

Level 1 – Auxiliary – requires 24 hours of orientation to the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. During these 24 hours, the Auxiliary will not only learn the policy and the procedures of the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office but also its mission and its structure. It shall be the obligation of the Auxiliary Reserve Officer’s supervisor to see that officers under his/her supervision have 16-20 hours of training appropriate to their job descriptions. The Auxiliary Officer can perform non-enforcement duties such as: teaching, data processing, ride-alongs, The Auxiliary Officer must work a minimum of 6 hours per month to be in “good standing.” The Auxiliary Officer may also join the Louisiana Association of Reserve Peace Officers (LARPO) and try out for LPSO Reserve Pistol Team if he/she is certified in firearms.

Level 2 – Intermediate Reserve – requires 140 hours of training and can perform enforcement duties. The Intermediate Reserve Officer will be certified in firearms, baton, and chemical spray. He/She may ride with a P.O.S.T.-certified Officer and assist in making an arrest; however, he/she may not ride alone nor make arrests on his/her own. The Intermediate Reserve Officer will go through an annual evaluation and annual re-certification in firearms and defensive tactics. He/She must work a minimum of 12 hour per month to be in “good standing.” The Intermediate Reserve Officer may also join LARPO and try out for the LPSO Reserve Pistol Team.

Level 3 – P.O.S.T.-certified. Reserve Officers must complete the same training as a deputy, which is 360 hours. This reserve officer has the same duties and responsibilities and authority as a full-time deputy. He/She must comply with all LPSO rules and regulations, must go through annual evaluation, and must go through annual re-certification. A P.O.S.T.-certified Reserve Officer must work at least 16 hours per month to be in “good standing.” If he/she is in “good standing,” then the officer may work paid details. The officer may also join LARPO and try out for the LPSO Reserve Pistol Team.

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Based on qualifications and experience, these following positions may also be available:
C.O.P.S. Officer; D.A.R.E. Officer; Detective; Bailiff; Juvenile Detective; K-9 Officer; Motorcycle Officer; Narcotics Agent; P.A.S.S. Officer; Special Operations; Training Officer; Water Patrol Officer.

Saludos Hispanos

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