Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office


Protecting and Serving


Our Mission

We commit service to and pledge protection for the citizens of Ouachita Parish in order to ensure a greater quality of life for each of us.

We will work diligently to promote a sense of pride in our community for law enforcement by fostering an environment of cooperation and trust within our organization and the community, so that we may bridge the distance between citizens and law enforcement personnel.

OPSO BASS TOURNAMENT DATE IS SET!

🎣🎣 The Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office Bass Tournament is June 28, 2025 on Lake D'Arbonne! 🎣🎣


🎏 Register at Any of the Following Locations:

🪝 TP Outdoors in Monroe

🪝 The Honey Hole Tackle Shop in West Monroe

🪝 Toledo Tackle in Monroe and West Monroe

🪝 The North Delta Training Academy at the OPSO Public Shooting Range

OR download the application at opso.net and mail your payment in!

🏆🏆 TEN Places + BIG BASS Paid Out!! 🏆🏆

Ladies self defense class
This class is full. the next date will be announced soon.

NOTE: THIS CLASS IS FULL. The next class will be announced soon.

The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Training Division will be offering a Ladies Self-Defense class, Tuesday, July 8th, from 6PM-10PM, at the North Delta Training Academy. The class is limited to 25 participants.

Ladies will be given instruction on several topics in regards to personal defense in public places and at your home.

Anyone interested in attending, please complete the application online at www.opso.net, July 1, 2025.

Participants will need to wear appropriate comfortable clothing for the class. No weapons, pepper sprays, or knives will be allowed in the building.

CADET CAMP APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE!


Ages 10-13: June 2-6 OR July 21-24

CSI Forensic Workshop (Ages 14-18): June 16-17

Ages 14-18: June 23-27

Please:
- Download the form
- Complete each page
- Mail form and payment to:
Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office
attn: Cadet Academy
400 St. John Street
Suite 109
Monroe, LA 71201

february 27, 2024

OPSO RELEASES 2024 ANNUAL REPORT

TO PAY PROPERTY TAXES, CLICK THE LINK BELOW

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

march 18, 2025

Are YOU interested in working for the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office?

Starting salary of $46,087 with a $500 per month increase upon completion of the POST Academy

We are hiring both Security and Booking Deputies.

If you feel you may be interested, visit www.opso.net, click the employment tab and complete the employment application online, then submit it.

If you have any questions, contact our HR at 318-324-2675. We look forward to talking to you!

Looking for a career where you can make a difference? The Ouachita Correctional Center May Be For YOU!

The Ouachita Correctional Center is currently hiring.