Uniform Patrol Deputy

East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office•Baton Rouge, LA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Uniform Patrol Deputy is responsible for patrolling an assigned area, enforcing laws, responding to calls for service, and conducting investigations. This role involves making arrests, issuing citations, responding to accidents, providing initial emergency services, and preparing detailed reports for court testimony. The position operates on a 12-hour rotating shift schedule.

Requirements

At least 21 years old.
Citizen of the United States or a permanent resident.
Minimum of a high school diploma or a high school equivalency recognized by the State of Louisiana.
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.
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.
No felony convictions.
No convictions of perjury, false statements, or moral turpitude as an adult.
No illegal marijuana use in the last 12 months.
No illegal use of prescription drugs in the last 24 months.
No use of illegal drugs (other than marijuana) in the last 24 months.

Responsibilities

Patrol assigned area.
Stop cars for violations.
Investigate loitering.
Make arrests and issue citations.
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.

Benefits

$46,755 starting annual salary
100% employer paid health, vision and life insurance for employees.
Option to cover spouse and/or children under the EBRSO insurance program for an additional cost.
Dental insurance coverage available for employee purchase.
Disability, Cancer, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance available for employee purchase.
Free Employee Health Center.
Retirement Plan -- Louisiana Sheriff's Pension and Relief Fund (defined benefit plan).
Louisiana Deferred Compensation Plan (voluntary retirement saving vehicle, similar to a 401(k)).
Paid-time-off (PTO) leave for vacations, illnesses, personal needs.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).