Desoto Parish Sheriffs Office - Deputy Sheriff

DEPUTY SHERIFF
NEXT TESTING DATE:  July 19, 2025

Testing for this position will be held at the above date at the Desoto Parish Sheriff's Office Training Center located at 120 Sprocket Ln., Grand Cane, LA 71032.  

• Minimum Requirements
  Must be 21
  Possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License
  Be a United States Citizen
  Must have earned a High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
  No felony convictions or crimes of violence
   

Job description/General Duties
The Desoto Parish Sheriff's Office is hiring for the position of Deputy Sheriff.  Deputies are assigned duties at the discretion of the Sheriff and based on the needs of the department.  Possible assignments for Deputies include patrol, corrections or special services assignment.  This is a Law Enforcement position which will require the candidate, once hired, to successfully complete a POST Certification Course at an accredited police academy of the Sheriff's choosing.  This course is a mentally and physically challenging 15 week requirement.  Once completed, the certified Deputy will be eligible for further assignment opportunities within the department.
 

• Salary
  Entry Level: $53,700 yr.
  (*After POST Certification.  Includes $7,200 state supplemental pay)
   
  BENEFITS
  Employee Medical Paid 100% Family Medical Paid 50%
  Retirement Paid 100%
  Optional Deferred Compensation Plan with 100% Match
  All equipment provided
  Take home unit (for certain positions)
  Extra duty opportunities (after certification)
  Yearly 1% pay increases
• $1200 per year in Physical Fitness incentives
• $500 per year in wellness incentive
  Various assignment opportunities (i.e. K9, SRO, Investigations, Special Services, Narcotics, Patrol, Corrections, etc.)
  Various special unit opportunities (i.e. SWAT, Honor Guard, etc.)