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.
tax office extended hours
TO PAY PROPERTY TAXES, CLICK THE LINK BELOW
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
OPSO OFFERS WOMEN’S SELF DEFENSE COURSE
The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Training Division will be offering a Ladies Self-Defense class, Thursday, December 12, 2024, from 6PM-9PM, 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 below, or you may download it and return it to NDTA@opso.net by December 10, 2024.
Participants will need to wear appropriate comfortable clothing for the class. No weapons, pepper sprays, or knives will be allowed in the building.
If you have any questions, please contact Deputy Barry Teague at 318-410-2772.
november 12, 2024
sunday range hours:
Open 1:00pm-5:00pm
wednesday - friday: 9:00am-5:00pm
saturdays: 9:00am-5:00pm
Closed MONDAYs and tuesdays
OCTOBER 28, 2024
*********Changes to Tax Bills*********
Taxpayer:
This year’s property tax bills will no longer include multiple parcels of land on a single bill. If you plan to pay for more than a single parcel of land, please ensure that you have the amount due for each one. Sending a notice for each parcel, as the other parishes do, will help us print notices and process payments more efficiently.
Please call our office at (318) 324-2536 with any questions.
Thank you,
Capt. Pat Johnson
Ouachita Parish Tax Collector’s Office
May 3, 2024
NARCOTICS ARREST:
On May 2, 2024 OPSO SCAT Deputies attempted to stop a vehicle while traveling eastbound on I-20 near the 101 exit. The vehicle refused to stop for deputies, which led to a lengthy pursuit. Deputies were able to finally stop the vehicle on Jackson Street in Monroe. Once stopped, the driver exited the vehicle and fled on foot, only to be apprehended a short distance later by OPSO K-9 Chico. The driver was found to be in possession of approximately 7 lbs of methamphetamine.
Arrestee:
Larry DeWayne Mitchell, Jr. 30 years old
Charges:
Possession with Intent to Distribute CDS-II
Aggravated Flight from an Officer
Resisting an Officer
Improper Lane Use
OPSO Patrol Division Is Hiring!
The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office is hiring qualifying applicants directly to the Patrol Division of the Sheriff’s Office. Qualifications and benefits are shown in the flyer. If you qualify and are interested, visit www.opso.net, click the employment tab and complete the application online. We look forward to talking with You!
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!
