Career Opportunities
The Bossier City Police Department is committed to excellence,
professionalism and community service. Its members continue to set the pace in
law enforcement by our proactive policing, work environment, and career
opportunities. The Bossier City Police Department offers exciting career
options, including competitive pay, full health and dental plans.
Police Officer Requirements and Salary
Requirements for Police Officer – starting monthly salary $2,733–
plus incentives
- Must meet all requirements of the Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service
Law, including being a citizen of the United States.
- Must be not less than 21 years of age at the time of the appointment to the
position.
- Must have a high school diploma or a valid certificate of equivalency issued
by a state department of education.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Prior to beginning work, must obtain a valid Louisiana driver’s license.
After offer of employment, but before beginning work, must pass a
medical examination prepared & administered by the Appointing Authority,
designed to demonstrate good health and physical fitness sufficient to perform
the essential duties of the position, with or without accommodation.
Jailer Requirements and Salary
Requirements for Jailer I – starting monthly salary $2,600– plus
incentives
- Must meet all requirements of the Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service
Law, including being a citizen of the United States.
- Must be not less than 21 years of age at the time of the appointment to the
position.
- Must have a high school diploma or a valid certificate of equivalency issued
by a state department of education.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Prior to beginning work, must obtain a valid Louisiana driver’s license.
- After offer of employment, but before beginning work, must pass a medical
examination prepared & administered by the Appointing Authority, designed to
demonstrate good health and physical fitness sufficient to perform the essential
duties of the position, with or without accommodation.
Communications Officer
Requirements and Salary
Requirements for Police Communications Officer – starting salary
$2,600 – plus incentives
- Must meet all requirements of the Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service
Law, including being a citizen of the United States.
- Must be not less than 18 years of age at the time of the appointment to the
position.
- Must have a high school diploma or a valid certificate of equivalency issued
by a state department of education.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Prior to beginning work, must obtain a valid Louisiana driver’s license.
- After offer of employment, but before beginning work, must pass a medical
examination prepared & administered by the Appointing Authority, designed to
demonstrate good health and physical fitness sufficient to perform the essential
duties of the position, with or without accommodation.
Records Clerk Requirements and Salary
Requirement for Police Departmental Records Clerk – starting
monthly salary $1,991 – plus incentives
- Must meet all requirements of the Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service
Law, including being a citizen of the United States.
- Must be not less than 18 years of age at the time of the appointment to the
position.
- Must have a high school diploma or a valid certificate of equivalency issued
by a state department of education.
- After offer of employment, but before beginning work, must pass a medical
examination prepared & administered by the Appointing Authority, designed to
demonstrate good health and physical fitness sufficient to perform the essential
duties of the position, with or without accommodation.
