The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office sets universal requirements for all its employees. Below are some of the reasons why an individual might be terminated from the selection process:

• Under twenty-one (21) years of age
• Not a U.S born or naturalized citizen
• Lack of a GED or high school diploma
• Not willing to work a particular shift

• Failure of any of the following tests:

  Reading comprehension

  Physical fitness test

  Interview

  Pre-polygraph exam

  Background investigation

  Post-polygraph exam

  Psychological exam

  Medical exam and drug screen

• Drug history:

  Marijuana use within the last calendar year

  Schedule Two drug use

  Sale of any drugs

• Criminal History:

  Any felony conviction

  Misdemeanor conviction within the past three (3) years

  More than one DWI total, and any in the last five (5) years

  Domestic violence conviction

All information obtained during the selection process shall be kept confidential, and in the event that your application is disqualified, CPSO is under no obligation to reveal the reason for said disqualification.