Bossier Sheriff Julian Whittington administered the Oath of Affirmation in a swearing-in ceremony for eight new deputies and one corrections officer that have joined the Bossier Sheriff’s Office team.

The swearing-in ceremony for newly hired Deputies Kevin Brown, Brigit Johnston, Porsha Williams, Neysa Washington, Austin Deshautelle, Keldric Moody, Zakkary Nelson, Thomas Rhame, and Corrections Officer Nathan Busby was held in the Sheriff’s Conference Room in the Bossier Parish Courthouse this past Thursday morning. Sheriff Whittington told the new deputies and corrections officer, “I commend you for joining a great team and welcome you to the Bossier Sheriff’s Office.”

All of the new hires will begin their careers at one of the BSO correctional facilities.

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.