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:
| Position | Annual Base Pay | Annual State Pay* | Total Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recruit | $39,000.00 | N/A | $39,000.00 |
| Deputy 1** | $51,000.00 | $7200.00 | $58,200.00 |
| Deputy 2** | $53,520.00 | $7200.00 | $60,720.00 |
| Deputy 3** | $56,040.00 | $7200.00 | $63,240.00 |
| Deputy 4** | $58,560.00 | $7200.00 | $65,760.00 |
| Corrections 1* | $39,000.00 | $7200.00 | $46,200.00 |
| Corrections 2* | $41,580.00 | $7200.00 | $48,780.00 |
| Corrections 3* | $44,160.00 | $7200.00 | $51,360.00 |
| Telecommunications 1 | $38,100.00 | N/A | |
| Dispatcher 1 | $42,300.00 | N/A | |
| Dispatcher 2 | $44,400.00 | N/A | |
| Dispatcher Asst. Supervisor | $47,400.00 | N/A | |
| Dispatcher Supervisor | $52,800.00 | N/A | |
| Clerk | $36,600.00 – $44,100.00 | N/A |
JPSO also provides longevity pay at the rate of $3,000 for every five years of service. So, after 5 years, the employee will earn an additional $3,000 per year ($250 per month) over his or her base pay. After 10 years, the employee will earn $6,000 per year ($500 per month), and so on up to 25 years of service.
JPSO also provides increases in deputy/detective base pay, Deputy 1 through Deputy 4, dependent upon the recommendation of supervisors, years of service, and education such as college degrees, college credit, and additional law enforcement training.
*POST certified officers, serving in a law enforcement capacity, also receive Deputy Sheriff’s supplemental pay from the State of Louisiana. This equates to $7,200 per year.
**Based on a 14-day, 84-hour work period.