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HUMAN RESOURCES
CONTACTS
Department of Human Resources
P. O. Box 1127
Shreveport, LA 71163-1127
Telephone & E-mail Directory
Employment Information
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 Post
ion 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
Hours of Operation:
8:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. Monday through Friday
Closed all Parish Holidays
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
- Supplemental 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
Frequently asked question for the Department of Human
Resources
Q:
What types of positions does the Parish of Caddo have?
Q: What
positions are currently open?
Q: How do I apply?
Q:
What happens after I submit an application?
Q:
Will you accept an application from me at other times?
Q:
Will my application be pulled and considered for future
openings?
Q:
I
applied for a job, why haven’t I been contacted?
Q: Where are you located?
Q: What hours are you
open?
Q:
Where do I park when I come to your office?
Q:
Will I be notified if I am not going to be considered for a
position?
Q:
If I am interviewed and or tested for a position but not
selected will I be notified of the reason I was not selected?
Q:
How long will my application be kept on file?
Q: What types of positions does the Parish of Caddo have?
A: For a list of Types
of Positions click here. In addition, job descriptions can be
located in the job description book in the Human Resources
Department. Each job description is divided into the following
categories:
- Class Title
- Summary of Position
- Work Examples
- Minimum Qualifications
You are encouraged to visit
the Human Resources Department for a complete listing of job
descriptions. If you require additional information, please
ask the receptionist.
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Q: What
positions are currently open?
A: Job openings are posted in
the Human Resources Department, all other Parish Departments,
and are mailed to a variety of related entities. In addition,
job openings may also be advertised in the classified section
of the local newspaper. For a list of job openings, click
here or call the Job Line at 429-7627.
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Q: How do I apply?
A: You will need to submit an
original, signed application for employment with the Human
Resources Department of the Parish of Caddo during the time
the job is open. Applications must be received on or before
12:00 noon on the last date of the opening unless otherwise
noted. Applications received after this date may not be
considered.
Note: When submitting an
application for a specific position, please pay particular
attention to qualification requirements. Remember, your
application describes your qualifications so make sure it is
complete by answering all of the questions.
Remember, too, that related
volunteer experience may count and should be treated just like
any other type of experience; be sure to put it on your
application so you can get credit for it.
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Q:
What happens after I submit an application?
A: When the job closes, all
applications will be screened for the required qualifications.
Applicants meeting the required qualifications may be tested
and or interviewed depending on the job opening. In addition,
some positions may require a medical examination to ensure
physical ability to perform the essential functions of the
position. All final applicants will be required to pass a
substance abuse screen. Applicants testing positive for
unauthorized drugs will not be considered for employment.
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Q: Will you accept an application from me at other times?
A: Yes, applications are
accepted at any time Monday through Friday between 8:00 and
4:45.
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Q: Will my application be
pulled and considered for future openings?
A: No, only those
applications submitted for a specific opening will be
considered. However, if you have previously submitted an
application and a new position becomes available contact us
while the position is open and we will pull your application
for consideration. Remember, due to the large volume of
applications received it is your responsibility to contact us
for consideration of a specific opening if you have previously
submitted an application.
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Q: I applied for a job, why haven’t I been contacted?
A: If you did not meet the
minimum qualifications you will not be considered for the job.
In addition, if you cannot be located then you cannot be
contacted for further consideration. Make sure we have your
current address and telephone number. For revisions to your
application, you may contact the receptionist in the Human
Resources Department at 226-6906.
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Q: Where are you located?
A: 505 Travis Street, Suite
840
Shreveport, LA 71101
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Q: What hours are you
open?
A: 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Monday through Friday. Closed all Parish Holidays
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Q:
Where do I park when I come to your office?
A: Parking is optional in the
downtown area. You may park on the street at a meter or you
may choose to park in a privately owned parking lot. In
addition, there are several locations within walking distance
that you may park for free such as the riverfront area and the
area in front of the Municipal Auditorium. Human Resources
will not be responsible for any parking tickets you may incur.
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Q: Will I be notified if I am not going to be considered for a
position?
A: No, due to the large
volume of applications we are not able to notify you of your
application status.
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Q: If I am interviewed and or tested for a position but not
selected will I be notified of the reason I was not selected?
A: No, the reasons you may
not be selected for a position with the Parish of Caddo are
confidential. All testing and interview material will be kept
in strict confidence.
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Q:
How long will my application be kept on file?
A: Your application will be
kept on file for one year. After one year you will need to
re-apply.
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EEO EMPLOYER
The Parish of Caddo does not
discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, creed, color,
religion, national origin, political affiliation, disability,
or any other legally protected status.
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