      A MESSAGE FROM CHIEF PERRY GALLOW
Law Enforcement Applicants :  Your interest in seeking a career in Law Enforcement with the Opelousas Police Department is greatly appreciated. An Application for Competitive Examination must be completed to gain eligibility for hire. This application may be obtained at the Opelousas Fire and Police Civil Service Office located in Opelousas City Hall. Upon approval by the Opelousas Fire and Police Civil Service Board, a list of eligible applicants is available to the office of the Chief of Police. The Opelousas Police Department's Interview Committee, comprised of Law Enforcement Officers, is responsible for interviewing all eligible applicants. At the completion of interviews, selected applicants will be contracted by a representative of the Opelousas Police Department.
All newly hired Police Officers/Recruits must be able to pass a Physical Condition Assessment graded by Cooper's Standards for Law Enforcement Personnel sign a contract regarding reimbursement to the City of Opelousas if he/she terminates employment within two years from date of hire and successfully pass a psychological evaluation for law enforcement. Applicants with prior law enforcement experience who have successfully passed or failed a psychological evaluation for law enforcement should advise the Interview Committee. If obtainable, forward a copy of your evaluation results. Attachments, copies of forms used by the Opelousas Police Department/City of Opelousas, regarding the physical condition assessment and contract have been attached for your information. Yours for Professional Law Enforcement, Perry Gallow Chief of Police WHAT TO EXPECT For those ready to meet the challenge of a career in law enforcement, there are numerous benefits in working at the Opelousas Police Department. Here are a few :
Any inquires should be directed to Mrs. Catherine Thomas (337) 948-5240 of faxed to (337) 948-5247. An Application Form can be obtained through the State Examiner's website: www.ose.state.la.us, or at the Fire and Police Civil Service Office, 318 North Court Street. Direct your request to the Civil Service Secretary, Mrs. Rachel Babineaux. Return the completed application with a copy of your Birth Certificate, Driver's License and High School Diploma (or Equivalency Certificate). Your application must be received before any listed due date to be considered. Your application will then be processed by the Secretary and presented to the Board for approval for testing. All Applicants will be notified by mail of the date, time and location of testing, Once the test is completed, they are submitted to the Fire and Police Civil Service Office, and the Board must meet to certify and accept the scores. All applicants will then be notified by mail of the score received on the exam. If the applicant already possesses a valid score from an exam taken elsewhere in the State of Louisiana, that documentation must be presented to the Civil Service Secretary. A list of the eligible applicants is then forwarded to the Chief of Police. The Police Department will then conduct interview, background checks and other required procedures to facilitate the selection process. Opelousas Police Department Physical Condition Assessment for Police Recruits The Physical Condition Assessment is comprised of three events: push-ups, sit-ups, and 1.5 mile run for time. Applicants are graded by Cooper's Standards for Law Enforcement Personnel. The standards are listed below: Entrance Standards - Male
Entrance Standards - Female
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