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Ouachita Correctional Center Medical Staff Career Opportunities
Are you currently a certified EMT or LPN? Interested in a new career at the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office in Corrections? Lieutenant Deputy Donna Norman explains the responsibilities of the medical...
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Sheriff Jay Russell Announces Promotions in Patrol Division Communications
The Communications section of the Patrol Division is a vital part of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office that operates 24/7. All incoming calls, including calls for service, go through the...
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Funeral Service for Retired OPSO Chief Deputy Ray Cook
Retired Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Thomas Ray Cook passed away March 11, 2023 after a lengthy illness. Ray was a 29-year veteran of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office. He was employed in...
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OPSO Summer Youth Academy Dates Announced
Have you ever wondered… What is it like to attend a police academy? • What is it like to be a Law Enforcement Officer? • What are the laws in regard to firearms, arrest, search and seizure? • What is a...
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OPSO Mourns the Loss of Retired Sergeant Bobby Gilmore
Sheriff Jay Russell and Deputies are mourning the loss of Retired Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Sergeant Bobby Gilmore who passed away March 17, 2023. Visitation will be held Thursday, March 30, 2023 from...
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OPSO Teen Academy Scheduled for June 2023
The Teen Cadet Academy is a one-week summer program geared toward teens who are interested in law enforcement as a career choice. They are provided a working knowledge of all aspects of the daily...
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Ouachita Sheriff’s Office CSI: Forensic Workshop 2023
This two-day camp is designed for youth 14-18 years old who want hands-on experience with a crime scene investigation. Students will have the opportunity to work on a mock crime scene and use engaging...
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OPSO Corporal Dianne Wallace Retires
Corporal Dianne Wallace is retiring after 24 years of service with the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office. She began her career in 1999 in the Court Support Division, later transferring to the Ouachita...
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Major Mike Moore Retires
Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Major Mike Moore is retiring after 32 years with the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office. Major Moore began his career in 1991 in corrections at the Ouachita Parish Jail....
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OPSO Mourns the Loss of Retired Colonel Alfred Calhoun
Sheriff Jay Russell and Deputies are mourning the loss of retired Colonel Alfred Calhoun. Colonel Calhoun passed away April 1, 2023 after a lengthy illness. Prior to joining the Ouachita Parish...
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Sheriff Jay Russell Announces the Following Promotions for the Ouachita...
Captain Buddy Aulds has been promoted to Major, heading up the Patrol Division. He previously served as the Patrol Division Administrative Captain. Major Aulds has over 30 years Law Enforcement...
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Ouachita Parish Sheriff Jay Russell Announces Two Promotions in the Patrol...
Sheriff Russell announces the following promotions for the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office: Lieutenant Michael Judd has been promoted to Patrol Shift Captain. Captain Judd is a 30-year veteran with...
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Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Promoted
Sheriff Jay Russell announces the promotion of Deputy Ethan Bonner to the rank of Corporal at the Ouachita Correctional Center. Corporal Bonner is a 9-year veteran of OPSO and is assigned to security...
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Join Us for a Unique Approach to Nursing at the Ouachita Correctional Center
Are you currently a certified EMT or LPN? Interested in a new career at the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office in Corrections? The Ouachita Correctional Center is taking applications to fill a vacancy in...
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Ouachita Correctional Center is Currently Hiring!
Looking for a New and Exciting Career? The Ouachita Correctional Center May Be For YOU! The Ouachita Correctional Center is currently hiring. We offer: Paid employee health insurance Pension Investment...
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OPSO Conceal Carry Weapon Class Set for May 30 & June 1, 2023
The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office will offer a CCW class in two segments, Tuesday, May 30, 2023 and Thursday, June 1, 2023. Tuesday’s class will consist of Classroom presentation and no guns will be...
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Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Minette Burt Retires
Deputy Minette Burt is retiring from the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Burt began her career here in Communications in 2003, then transferred to the Civil Division before serving in the...
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Sheriff Recognizes Good Samaritan for His Efforts
Earlier today, Sheriff Russell presented Noah Bates the Sheriff’s Good Samaritan Award, recognizing him for rendering aid in an attempt to save the life of a young drowning victim on April 19, 2023....
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In Memory of Deputy Justin L. Beard
Today we honor our fallen brother, Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Justin L. Beard. Deputy Beard lost his life in the line of duty on April 30, 2017. He was fatally injured in a traffic accident...
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Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Captain Denverd Sams Retires
Captain Denverd Sams is retiring after 32 years of service to the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office and residents of Ouachita Parish. Captain Sams began his career in Corrections 1991, then joined the...
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