Are you looking for a career that is full of
excitement and rewarding opportunities?

Then consider joining a winning team!

Thank you for your interest in joining the Houma Police Department. This section provides qualification criteria necessary for candidates seeking the position of Police Officer.

It includes an overview of the recruitment process and information about salary and benefits.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant must be at least 20 years of age.

Applicant must be able to obtain a valid Louisiana Driver’s License.

Applicant must be a high school graduate or have acquired a high school equivalency certificate (GED).

Applicant must successfully pass the Municipal Fire and Police Municipal Civil Service Police Officer Entrance Level Examination.

Applicant must be of good character and free of criminal record.  An in-depth background check will be conducted.

If a veteran, applicant must have been honorably discharged.

Salary and Benefits

Base Salary (Starting Pay) $27,000.00 (POST Cert. $1,000.00)

11 Paid Holidays $1,000.00

Uniform Maintenance $300.00

3% College Incentive $720.00

Subtotal-Gross Income $29,020.00

Permanent and POFC Increase (After 1 year) $2,688.00

Louisiana State Supplemental Pay (After 1 year) $5,100.00

3% College Incentive $180.00

Subtotal-Gross Income (After 1 year) $36,588.00

Additional Benefits

Paid Post Academy Military Leave Paid Uniform

Retirement Pension Package Free Health Care Paid Equipment

Extra/Off-duty detail work Take-home unit privileges.

Application Process

Applicants must successfully pass the Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Police Officer Entrance Level Examination with a minimum score of 75%, to be placed on the employment eligibility list.

Applicants must complete a thorough background check, criminal history and pre-employment packet.

All applicants are screened using a Physical Agility Test, Polygraph, Oral Interview, Psychological Evaluation and Medical Exam including drug screening.

Applications for the Civil Service examination are accepted for a thirty-day period prior to scheduled tests only. The scheduled tests are advertised via local newspaper. The time, date, etc., applications are accepted will be listed in the advertisement.

For more information, schedule an appointment with
Recruitment Officer Kyle Faulk
(985) 873-6341
Email: kfaulk@tpcg.org