LANGUAGE SKILLS - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and
maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondences.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of citizens and/or employees of this organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure,
using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
REASONING ABILITY - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations where
only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral,
diagram, or schedule form.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS - Valid Louisiana Motor Vehicle Operator's
License; proof of residency in St. Tammany Parish (voter registration card); birth certificate (minimum
age of 21 years); and Social Security Card. Louisiana P.O.S.T. Level 1 certification or out of state
equivalent or the ability to obtain Louisiana P.O.S.T. level 1 certification within one (1) year of hire date
as mandated by Louisiana P.O.S.T. guidelines. Maintain qualifications in accordance with St. Tammany
Parish Sheriff’s Office policy and Louisiana P.O.S.T. guidelines.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be
met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands
to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is occasionally
required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl or run. Must have the ability to lift and drag
a minimum of 100 pounds. Deputy is required to wear a duty rig which weighs on average between 20-25
pounds and is preferred to wear a bullet proof vest weighing on average 5 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.
WORK ENVIRONMENT - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of
those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.
The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work
environment is usually loud.
PLEASE COMPLETE AN ONLINE APPLICATION OR FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE
CONTACT HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT 985-726-7700.
