DPS Police Cadet​/Officer​/Sr. Officer​/Corporal

Agency

The Department of Public Safety Police, a statewide law enforcement agency responsible for ensuring safety, order, and security across the state.

• Minimum age: 21 years.
• Current driver's license.
• Willingness and ability to attain a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.
• Clean criminal record: no misdemeanor domestic violence convictions, no felony convictions, or pending indictment.
• Post‑certified applicants are exempt from the Protective Services Exam.
• Ability to qualify firearms, complete advanced driver and weapons training, pass a thorough background investigation, and meet all annual training requirements.
• Non‑POST‑certified applicants may need to complete a physical assessment (1.5‑mile run, push‑ups, sit‑ups).

• Conduct proactive police patrols, issue citations, investigate crashes, and respond to all calls for service.
• Patrol assigned area to deter and prevent criminal activity.
• Investigate crashes, ensure bystanders’ safety, render first aid, interview drivers and witnesses, and prepare narrative reports.
• Supervise removal of injured persons and vehicles to restore highway safety and flow.
• Investigate any crime or complaint within the patrol area; document findings and enlist assistance if needed.
• Serve as a Field Training Officer for newly hired officers (if required).
• Inspect and maintain equipment.
• Provide police protection to state employees, visitors, and elected officials at key locations.
• Enforce state and local laws within the Capitol Complex, State Facilities, Headquarters compound, and State Police Barracks.
• Coordinate transport of offenders to work assignments, hospital visits, funeral trips, and supervise facility security at the 1,700‑acre barracks.

Location
:
Any parish statewide; applicant must live within 75 miles of assigned location.

Appointment Type
:
Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment.

Career Progression
:
Available as DPS Police Cadet, Officer, Sr. Officer, or Corporal depending on experience.

Work Schedule
: 24-hour, 7 days a week; shift work (days, nights, weekends, holidays).

Compensation
:
Salary ranges from $42,016 per year (Cadet) to $92,851 per year (Corporal), based on qualifications and experience.

Applicants are encouraged to apply if they meet the eligibility criteria. The department is a State Model Employer (SAME) agency supporting employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Department of Public Safety – Human Resources, Joel Sunsin – joel.sunsin2