The JPSO strives to provide a competitive salary for all of its positions,
whether civil, corrections, law enforcement or other. Below is a salary schedule for
selected positions
|
|
Hourly |
|
Annual |
|
Position |
Base Pay |
|
Base Pay |
|
|
|
Recruit |
$12.07 |
|
$25,104 |
|
Deputy 1* |
$15.87 |
|
$33,000 |
|
Deputy 2* |
$16.73 |
|
$34,800 |
|
Deputy 3* |
$17.60 |
|
$36,600 |
|
Deputy 4* |
$18.46 |
|
$38,400 |
|
Sergeant* |
$20.19 |
|
$42,200 |
|
Lieutenant* |
$22.21 |
|
$46,200 |
|
Captain* |
$25.67 |
|
$53,400 |
|
Major* |
$28.27 |
|
$58,800 |
|
Corrections 1 |
$13.22 |
|
$27,504 |
|
Corrections 2 |
$13.94 |
|
$29,004 |
|
Corrections 3* |
$14.67 |
|
$30,504 |
|
Corrections 4* |
$15.87 |
|
$33,000 |
|
911 Call Taker |
$13.22 |
|
$27,504 |
|
911 Dispatcher |
$14.67 |
|
$30,504 |
Note that these rates reflect only the “base” pay. JPSO also pay “longevity” pay at the
rate of $40 per month for each year of service.
Thus, after one year, longevity pay is $40/month, after two years -
$80/month, etc.
*
POST certified officers, serving in a law enforcement capacity, also receive Deputy Sheriff's Supplemental Pay from the
State of Louisiana. This equates to $500/month.