Bossier Sheriff Julian Whittington recently administered the Oath of Affirmation in a swearing-in ceremony for five new deputies that have joined the Bossier Sheriff’s Office team and welcomed one new corrections officer and clerical employee.
The swearing-in ceremony for newly hired Deputies Wyatt Carson, Israel Collins, Cara Okray, Cesar Rodarte and Brian Westcott was held in the Sheriff’s Conference Room in the Bossier Sheriff’s Command Center in Plain Dealing on Monday morning. Sheriff Whittington told the new deputies, “I commend you for joining a great team and welcome you to the Bossier Sheriff’s Office.”
Sheriff Whittington also welcomed new corrections officer Chris Sullivan and clerical employee Megan Bates to the Bossier Sheriff’s Office team.
All of the new deputies and the corrections officer will begin their careers at one of the BSO correctional facilities, Bates will be assigned to the Taxes/Fines department.
If you are seeking a career that offers excitement in the workplace and allows you to make a difference in your community, then the Bossier Sheriff’s Office is the place for you. To apply to be a deputy, applicants must be 21 years of age. However, the Bossier Sheriff’s Office does offer a corrections officer position that requires the applicant to be 18 years of age.
To start the process of becoming a member of the Bossier Sheriff’s Office, call the Human Resources Department to schedule a test today. You can reach them by calling (318)965-3459.