The goal of theAscension Parish Sheriff's Office is to become the finest law enforcementorganization in the state of Louisiana. To accomplish this goal we must beselective in hiring, diligent in training and thoughtful in supervision. The APSO is a Nationally Accredited Agency with the most competitive pay andbenefits in this area. The applicantscreening process is designed to identify applicants who possess the aptitude,character and desire to pursue long-term careers as professional lawenforcement officers. If you have the personal qualities necessary to become a professional deputy,your interest in employment is welcome and appreciated. Like mostorganizations, newly hired employees start at entry-level positions. Unlessthere are exceptional circumstances, these positions are in corrections,patrol, communications, and clerical fields. In order to beconsidered for employment, certain minimum requirements must be met. To behired, applicants must be:
- at least 19 years old
- have a high school or equivalent diploma
- must reside in Ascension Parish or living in contiguous parishes
- must be a registered voter
Other factors whichstrongly influence the employment process are previous workexperience, previous law enforcement experience, two years or more of collegeeducation, a clear driving record, no history of prior criminal activity, and aresponsible credit history.
SUMMARY Corrections Deputiestake the first line responsibility for the care, custody, and security ofinmates.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES The most important andessential job function of the position is to have an attitude of service toothers. Attitude is essential to maintain positive relationships withco-workers, respond professionally, calmly, and politely to members of the community,work as a team member, function under pressure, and respond in a professionalmanner to supervision. Other duties and responsibilities are listedbelow. • Participate in secureand safe inmate movements and activities • Assist and monitorserving meals to inmates • Provide or obtainmedical aid to inmates, based on training • Operate and work housingfloors, control centers, intake, and property sections • Interact professionallywith inmates and supervise inmate housing units • Respond professionallyto inmate requests, concerns, and emergencies • Conduct headcounts • Guard inmates in medicalfacilities • Transport inmates toother facilities • Document and properlymaintain all related work logbooks and entries • Know and followinstitutional policies and procedures • Other duties as directedby a supervisor
SUPERVISORYRESPONSIBILITIES This job has nosupervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS The requirements listedbelow are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required toperform the duties of a Corrections Deputy. Reasonable accommodations maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE High school diploma,general education degree, or equivalent.
LANGUAGE SKILLS Read and comprehendsimple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Read, analyze, andinterpret laws, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmentalregulations. Write reports, composeor reply to emails, and complete Office forms. Effectively communicatewith inmates, the public, and members of this Office.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add,subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers,common fractions, and decimals.
COMPUTER SKILLS Basic computer skills,such as word processing, email, and ability to use criminal justice databases.
REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagramform. Ability to deal with complex problems involving several variables.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES,REGISTRATIONS Valid Louisiana driver'slicense for transportation duties. Obtain and maintain allCorrections Deputy certifications required by the Office.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demandsdescribed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of a Corrections Deputy.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilitiesto perform the essential functions. Physical demands include the following. • Ability to walk, sit,stand, use hands to type and utilize a mouse, reach with hands and arms, speakand hear, and stay acutely alert for the duration of a shift of 10 to 12 hoursor up to 16 hours • Occasionally required toclimb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl • Frequently lift or moveup to 25 pounds and occasionally lift or move more than 100 pounds • Specific visionabilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, colorvision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus • Ability to sprint forshort duration in apprehension of suspects and be able to physically detainresistant persons
MENTAL STABILITY The nature of thisimportant public safety position requires that an employee maintain a highlevel of mental stability. The employee must demonstrate reasonable judgment ina variety of stressful and non-stressful situations. The employee mustmaintain a positive attitude, positive interpersonal relationships, and be freefrom debilitating anger or hostility. There must be no evidence of problemswith drugs, alcohol, or other addictive behavior or the necessity forpsychotropic medications that would affect the employee's ability to performthe essential functions of this job.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environmentcharacteristics described here are representative of those encountered whileperforming the essential functions of a Corrections Deputy. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performthe essential functions. The noise level inthe work environment is usually moderate.
