The Human Resources Department of the Parish of Caddo provides comprehensive support services for approximately 475 employees. Functions include:

- Recruitment and Selection
- Policy Development
- Classification and Compensation Systems
- Training and Development
- Health Care Benefits
- Risk Management
- Equal Opportunity Compliance

General Employment Information

Thank you for your interest in employment with the Parish of Caddo. We are a professional organization committed to meeting the challenging needs of Caddo Parish and its residents. We have many types of positions available at the Parish of Caddo. For a more detailed description of each position please visit the Position Types Section.

While the Parish of Caddo has certain minimum qualifications for employment, applicants are considered for job openings without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Our selection process involves several steps and each step is vital in helping us to select dedicated individuals to serve the Parish of Caddo. Honesty and patience is critical in this period.

Individuals working for the Parish of Caddo enjoy numerous benefits and competitive salary. If you meet the minimum qualifications and desire to be considered for employment, please submit an application to:

Parish of Caddo
Department of Human Resources
Government Plaza
505 Travis Street, Suite 840
Shreveport, LA 71101
 

Minimum Qualifications for Consideration of Employment

• Citizen of United States or possess a visa permit which allows employment
• Must be over the age of 18 unless hired through the summer youth / student worker program
• High School diploma if required by position
• Valid drivers license if required by the position
  

Selection Process

Several steps are involved in the selection process. You may expect the process to take several weeks. Successful completion of all steps involved does not guarantee that you will be employed. The Parish of Caddo reserves the right to discontinue the process at any time without notification to the applicant as the reason why. The steps in the process are as follows:

• Submit signed, original application
• Meet minimum qualifications
• Meet required qualifications for specific position
• Skills tests
• Interviews
• Substance Abuse Screen
• Medical Examination (if necessary to determine physical ability to perform essential functions of position)

Benefits

The Parish of Caddo has a very attractive benefits package available to all full time employees. Advancement possibilities and career tracks are available. The following is a list of benefits enjoyed by Parish employees:

• Merit Increases
• Comprehensive medical/dental insurance (75% of premium paid by Parish for employee and dependents).
• Excellent pension plan with vesting after 7 years of service
• Life insurance available at 2 times annual salary
• Disability insurance available
• Participation deferred compensation program available
• College tuition reimbursement program
• Vacation leave and sick leave accrual plan
• Approximately 11 days of holiday time per year
• IRS Section 125 Cafeteria Plan available