The goal of the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office is to become the finest law enforcement organization in the state of Louisiana. To accomplish this goal we must be selective in hiring, diligent in training and thoughtful in supervision.
New Hires
Like most organizations, newly hired employees start at entry-level positions. Unless there are exceptional circumstances, these positions are in corrections, patrol, communications, and clerical fields.
In order to be considered for employment, certain minimum requirements must be met. To be hired, applicants must be at least 21 years old, have a high school or equivalent diploma, and must reside in Ascension Parish. Other factors which strongly influence the employment process are previous work experience, previous law enforcement experience, two years or more of college education, a clear driving record, no history of prior criminal activity, and a responsible credit history.
The applicant screening process is designed to identify applicants who possess the aptitude, character, and desire to pursue long-term careers as professional law enforcement officers.
If you have the personal qualities necessary to become a professional deputy, your interest in employment is welcome and appreciated.
The Application Process
The application process is divided into six phases, each of which must be successfully completed in order to move on to the next phase.
When an Application form is filled out and returned to the Sheriff’s Department it is filed in our personnel department. If the review of the application indicates that the applicant may meet our expectations of a candidate for employment, then the application package will be placed on an active applicant list.
When hiring is contemplated, applicants on the active applicant list will be contacted to undergo a Phase I - physical testing (for patrol or corrections positions) or a Phase II (for clerical or communications positions).
PHASE I:
This phase of the application process, applicants will be instructed to report to a specified location at a specified time to take a physical fitness test.
By state law, every enforcement-qualified deputy (this includes corrections and patrol) must pass a P.O.S.T. certified training program. Part of that training involves physical fitness testing. In order to ensure that all applicants are capable of passing the state mandated training, the same tests will be administered prior to employment as part of the application process.
The physical fitness test includes push-ups, sit-ups, and 1.5 mile run. The test is adjusted for age and sex. Included in this paragraph is an example of the physical requirements a male will be required to meet.
MALE
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AGE |
PUSH-UPS |
SIT-UPS / MINUTE |
1.5 MILE RUN |
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21-29 |
22 |
33 |
14 Min. 00 Sec. |
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30-39 |
17 |
30 |
14 Min. 34 Sec. |
|
40-49 |
11 |
24 |
15 Min. 24 Sec. |
FEMALE
|
21-29 |
17 |
24 |
16 Min. 46 Sec. |
|
30-39 |
11 |
20 |
17 Min. 38 Sec. |
|
40-49 |
6 |
14 |
18 Min. 37 Sec. |
An applicant who successfully completes a Phase I testing will be notified of the location and time where a Phase II testing will be conducted.
PHASE II:
In this phase of the application process, the applicant is given a battery of tests designed to assess aptitude for police work and provide a psychological profile of the individual.
In this phase of the application process, applicants will be given a battery of tests designed to assess aptitude and provide a psychological profile.
These test include:
- Law Enforcement Candidate Record
- Step One Survey II
- TABE (Test Adult Basic Education)
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After analysis of the test data those applicants who appear to best meet employment criteria and required test scores will be moved to Phase III.
PHASE III:
A complete background check will be conducted which will include, but not be limited to:
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Contacting present and previous employers
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Contacting personal references
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Conducting a school record check
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Contacting past and present neighbors
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Credit history checK
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Polygraph Exam |
PHASE IV:
In this phase of the application process, applicants are interviewed by an oral review/interview board comprised of four members of the Sheriff's Office. Each applicant will be required to answer questions and each board member will grade the applicant's answer.
At the conclusion of the interview, the board members will discuss the applicant's response to questions and a final score will be determined.
PHASE V:
All information obtained during the application process will be compiled into a single report and given to the Sheriff.
The Sheriff may:
- Accept the report.
- Return the report for additional research
- Personally interview applicants
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The final decision on who shall be hired shall be the Sheriff's.
You can print the application form on your printer from this PDF file or you can pick up the form from the Sheriff's Office in Gonzales or Donaldsonville. Application Form.PDF
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