Desoto Parish Sheriffs Office - Helicopter Pilot

DPSO HELICOPTER PILOT JOB OPENING

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

·       Commercial helicopter pilot’s license

Experience

·       Applicants with prior knowledge and experience with the Robinson R-44 and/or Bell 206 are preferred.

Job Description/General Duties

·       Perform helicopter pilot duties as a law enforcement officer in support of operational mission requirements which includes reconnaissance, surveillance, traffic control, search and rescue, and passenger transport.

·       Develop flight plans in accordance with flight manual; operational requirements; and federal, state, and county procedures and regulations.

·       Perform preflight and post flight inspections to determine the aircraft's airworthiness including the visual inspection of flight controls, engine, propellers, night vision, and rotor systems.

·       Secure aircraft after mission completion; record flight time, damages, and malfunctions in flight logs and maintenance records; prepare reports; and coordinate required maintenance with ground support personnel.

·       Maintain aircrew proficiency and certification in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules and regulations.

·       Perform law enforcement deputy duties.

·       Perform other related duties as required.

Salary

·       To be determined based on Experience

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)

·       Yearly 1% pay increases

·       $2000 pay increase for every 5 years of service

·       $600 Physical Fitness incentive offered twice per year

·       $500 Wellness incentive offered once per year