Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office
Protecting and Serving
The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to protecting life, preserving peace, and serving our community with honor and integrity. We are committed to building trust through transparency, accountability, and collaboration, while working alongside our citizens to create a safer, stronger, and more connected Ouachita Parish for all.
Our Mission
🚨 OCC OPEN RECRUITMENT — THREE INTERVIEW SESSIONS ONLY! 🚨
The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office is hiring for the following positions:
✅ Correctional Officers
✅ Transportation Officers
✅ Certified Mechanics
✅ RN/LPN
There will be ONLY THREE interview sessions:
🕘 9:00 a.m.
🕚 11:00 a.m.
🕐 1:00 p.m.
Applicants MUST attend one of these three scheduled sessions to be considered. Interviews will not be conducted outside of these designated times.
Please bring:
• Current driver’s license
• Copy of high school diploma or GED
• Social Security card
• Copy of birth certificate
• Military DD Form 214, Copy 4, if applicable
Entry-level opportunities are available for Correctional Officers and Transportation Officers. No prior experience is required, and training is provided.
CONCEALED CARRY CLASS
August 4th and 6th, 2026
OPSO CADET CAMPS!!
DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATIONS HERE!
⭐️⭐️ CADET CAMPS ARE FILLING UP FAST! ⭐️⭐️
📅 Dates:
• July 20–24: Ages 10–13 YOUTH
💪☀️Ready for an unforgettable summer? 💪☀️
➡The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Cadet Camps are filling up fast and you don’t want to miss it!
🔥 What to Expect:
Hands-on law enforcement experiences, team-building challenges, obstacle courses, SWAT demos, and more. This isn’t just a camp… it’s an experience.
📍 357 Sheriff Fewell Road, West Monroe
👮♂️ Train like a deputy.
🎯 Build confidence.
🤝 Make new friends.
Please note the Hours of Operation at the OPSO Rifle Range!
‼‼ OPSO is HIRING! Are you ready for an exciting career that's rewarded with long term benefits? This is the JOB for YOU! ‼‼
🖱🖥▶️Apply today at opso.net/career-opportunities
Are YOU interested in working for the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office?
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.
Starting salary of $47,287 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 careers tab and complete the application, then submit it.
If you have any questions, contact our HR at
318-324-2675. We look forward to talking to you!