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Steps to Employment

Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE)

Potential applicants shall be required to produce written documentation of successful completion of the TABE prior to receiving an application. The TABE may be waived only if the applicant holds a Doctorate degree. 

Step 1 
T.A.B.E test or Correctional Exam completed
Turn in completed application
Division interviews
Initial Interview with Human Resources

Step 2
Criminal History check (N.C.I.C)

Step 3
Polygraph Examination

Step 4
Background Investigation

Step 5
Conditional Offer of Employment

Step 6
Psychological Screening/Interview

Step 7
Medical Examination and Drug Screening

Step 8
Final Offer of Employment

* Applicants who successfully complete steps one through four will be placed in a pool of candidates awaiting job availability. Steps five through seven may include an additional polygraph and physical agility test.

** The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office provides health insurance, dental insurance, and Life insurance for all full-time employees.

For further information, please contact Human Resources at
(337) 236-5667.