Employment - Jailer Requirements

We accept applications throughout the year and positions are filled on an as needed basis. Before you can apply for this position, you must pass a Civil Service Examination. To inquire about the dates of the examination you may call the State Examiner's Office in Baton Rouge at: (225)-925-4567.

Dates can be also found online at: http://www.ose.state.la.us/jd_schedules.asp.

Requirements to take the Civil Service Examination:

1. Must meet all requirements of the Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Law, including being a citizen of the United States, being a qualified elector of the State of Louisiana, and passing a civil service examination for the position



2. Must be between 21 - 41 years of age
3. High school Graduate or possess a valid equivalent certificate issued by the State Department of Education



4. Must have a valid Louisiana driver's license
5. Must have vision of 20/70 or better, corrected to 20/20 with normal color vision and depth perception



6. Good moral character

Download and print the application here

or pick them up at:

1810B Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Monroe, LA 71202

See Captain James Tramble or Brenda Ardito - or call 318-329-2641

To be considered for hire by this Department, along with the above, you must successfully complete the following:

1. Score 75 or above on the Civil Service Exam
2. Submit to a thorough background investigation
3. Be present for a review board held by a panel of supervisors
4. Pass a Physical Stress Evaluation
5. Pass a medical examination
6. Pass a psychological exam

Should you need any additional information, please feel free to call Captain James Tramble or Brenda Ardito at (318)329-2641.