I applied online. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at Lafayette Parish Sheriff (Lafayette, LA) in Jan 2014
Interview
Long and tedious. There are around four stages Through this process. This agency is very thorough, they do an extensive background check and psych evaluation. This is Law Enforcement it is to be expected. In the end it was well worth it.
I applied in-person. I interviewed at Lafayette Parish Sheriff (Lafayette, LA) in Feb 2020
Interview
Must have an extensively clean background and be an honest individual. From application to hire may take 3 to 6 months depending on hiring needs. Once you make it through initial hiring process, you will be given a TABE test, which is comparable to an ACT test.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Did you feel you needed to be the life of the party or the center of attention in high school? How do you react to confrontation?