Thank you for your interest in joining the Amite City 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 21 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 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: $27,000 after completion of POST Academy and one year of service

• State Supplemental Pay: $6,000 after completion of POST and one year of service

• Paid Holidays

• Annual/Military Leave

• Retirement Pension Package

• Excellent Health Care Benefits

• Extra/Off-duty detail work

• Paid POST Academy and Uniform and Equipment

 

  please download our application and contact us at 985-748-6169.

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