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.

Application Form - Bossier City Police Department

For additional questions, please call 318-741-8653 or email BCPDRecruiting@bossiercity.org.

Police Officer Requirements and Salary
Requirements for Police Officer – starting monthly salary of $3,548 plus monthly State Supplemental pay of $600

• 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, you must obtain a valid Louisiana driver’s license.
• After an 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.
• Must pass a Physical fitness assessment.

Jailer Requirements and Salary

Requirements for Jailer I – starting monthly salary of $3,548 plus incentives plus monthly State Supplemental pay of $600   ($15 hourly for part-time employees)

• 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. (Full-time and Part-time employment)
• 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.
• Must pass a Physical fitness assessment.

Communications Officer Requirements and Salary

Requirements for Police Communications Officer – starting monthly salary of $3,500 plus incentives. (additional monthly $698 with APCO Certification)

• 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.

Civil Service Information

• Must score a 75% or above.
• Must take the correct test (Jailer/Police Officer or Communications) for desired position.
• Must have a passing test score at time of application.

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Records Clerk Requirements and Salary

Requirement for Police Departmental Records Clerk – starting monthly salary $2,980 – 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.