Yes. Select Job Interest Card. You can choose to receive notifications for any position by job category.

When creating your application, you will be asked to complete information about your education and work experience (i.e. employers, dates, addresses, etc.). A recommendation is to STOP and gather information before you begin. When applying for a job, collect any relevant documents, such as your college transcripts, driver's license, and other certifications. Remember to periodically SAVE your “Work Experience” entries to avoid loss of information.

A closing date is the date by which your online employment application must be received in order to be considered for evaluation and possible employment.  You may submit your application up to the closing date and time indicated in the posting. Applications for “continuous” job postings may be submitted up until the posting announcement changes to a specified date and time.

The system saves information approximately every 30 seconds. It also saves when you advance to the “next” page. If you are entering “Work Experience” information, you should select “Save” at the bottom of the screen. After logging in to your account, you may return to your application in process by selecting your name in the upper right corner, then selecting “Applications & Status.” You may then choose between applications “Submitted” or “Incomplete.” Remember, however, a complete application must be submitted prior to the closing date and time for a specific job in order to be eligible for consideration.  Your application is not submitted until you click the Accept & Submit button!

Your application will be reviewed by the human resources representative to see if your qualifications meet those posted for that position.  If you meet the minimum qualifications, your information will be forwarded to the appropriate hiring authority/department. 

Applications that you have saved in your account do not expire.  You may use the same application to apply for several positions.  Once you qualify for a position, your name will remain on a referral list for six months.  Once your eligibility has expired, you will need to reapply for the position once it is reposted on the website. 

A social security number will not be requested when submitting an employment application.

There is no limit to the number of “Work Experience” entries you can make.

Information that you submit through NEOGOV is stored on a secure server and access is restricted. Only authorized personnel of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury’s Human Resources Department and designated staff within the hiring department are granted access to the information that you submit.

No. You may visit Job Interest Card, and then select the categories for which you would like to be notified. You will, however, need an email address in order to receive the notifications directly to your email.

• We have public computers at all library branches.
• Checkout a laptop from your library.
• Get books/material delivered to your home or facility.
• Schedule use of one of our meeting rooms.
• Browse through other services that we provide.

Opting in to the Automated Severe Weather is easy. Just follow these few simple steps.

1. Sign in to your CalcaShout and S.N.A.P. Alert Profile.
2. Under Severe Weather click the blue plus sign and opt in to the alerts that you want.
3. Under Weather and Hazard alerts choose the quiet times that you desire.
4. Verify the information is correct and save your profile.

1.) To comply with the mandatory Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Permit received by the Police Jury in 2003. The plan required the Police Jury to identify and address sources of pollution affecting the Calcasieu River Basin.

2.) To address health and safety needs of our  citizens.

The inspectors will be looking at three main components:

Step 1) Electrical Hook up – testing to making sure that power is to the outlet, making sure that the GFCI outlet has not been tripped, making sure that the blower motor is plugged in and making sure that ants have not invaded the outlet.

Step 2) Blower motor – making sure that the blower motor is running, making sure that ants have not invaded the blower motor and making sure that all air piping is attached, secured and providing air into the tank.

Step 3) Storage tank pump out – making sure that excess sludge and solids have not built up in the tank. The inspector will measure the sludge depth with a Sludge Judge to determine if a system needs to be pumped out.


 

Yes, in accordance with State law, a homeowner may repair or maintain some components and in certain situations. Click here to go to our online Minor Repair and Maintenance section.

Some repairs should not be made by the homeowner. Click here to go to our online Major Repair section.

Code books can be purchased from the International Code Council at www.iccsafe.org

Codes can be viewed at www.ecodes.biz.  These pages are for viewing only.

Windows that have a sill height greater than 44 inches are required to have a minimum clear net opening of 5.7 square feet, with the exception of grade floor openings which shall have a minimum clear net opening of 5.0 square feet.  

NOTE: This requirement only applies to basements and sleeping rooms.

Losing a pet can be very stressful on a family. If you have lost a beloved pet, please follow these important steps:

1. Post alerts/flyers in neighborhoods, vet clinics and on social media: 

• Describe the pet: BE SPECIFIC - If it has a spot on its right front paw, MENTION IT
• List the pet's name: Does your pet answer to his/her name? Does he/she answer to a certain call?
• Cover the "3 W's:" Give the What, Where and When you think the pet went missing.
• Include a photo, if possible.

 2. Email: Email Calcasieu Parish Animal Services Department here to notify the staff that your pet is missing. List all of the information that is on your flyer, or simply attach your flyer to the email.

3. View lost pets here to see if Calcasieu Animal Services has already located your pet. You can also report your animal missing on this webpage!

4. Follow up with Animal Services to do a walk through (PLEASE make an appointment).

5. If your pet is microchipped, call the microchip company to report them as lost. Verify with them that all of your contact information is current and add an alternate contact if available.

Finding a missing pet requires plenty of time and energy. But don't give up; you would be surprised how many pets are reunited with their owners!

You can keep the pet population down by spaying or neutering your pet.  Many dogs and cats are brought to the animal shelter every day. 

As a rule, the Animal Services staff spays and neuters every dog and cat in the shelter before they are released to a future owner. 

Do your part!  Spay or neuter your pet today.

By keeping dogs on a leash and staying on designated trails, contact with coyotes can generally be avoided. You should always supervise your dog closely in areas where coyotes are present, even your backyard. Coyotes are not afraid of your dog, but they are afraid of you. If a coyote approaches your dog, scare it away by flaring your arms, yelling or throwing something at it. 

If you may have coyotes on your property or in your neighborhood, follow these tips:

• Do not feed coyotes. Problems occur when people begin feeding coyotes, either deliberately or inadvertently.
• Garbage must be stored in secure containers. Do not put meat scraps in compost heaps. Also do not put the trash out at NIGHT, especially in the spring. Adults will be more territorial since they have their young.
• Remove outside pet food containers. Coyotes will prey upon small mammals attracted to pet food.
• If you have fruit trees, pick up the fallen fruit as they eat this too.
• If you have bird feeders, place them up high as they have seeds which attracts coyotes and rodents. As mentioned before coyotes are very fond of small mammals and will be attracted by them as well.
• Keep pets indoors or keep a watchful eye on them. Walk dogs on a leash, especially at night.
• Do not leave small children outside unattended.
• Encourage your neighbors to follow the same advice.

To learn more, click here.

Calcasieu Parish Animal Services and Adoption Center has a low cost voucher program to assist in having your pet spayed or neutered. If you are a resident of Calcasieu Parish, and receive any type of public assistance, are a college student, or meet other low income requirements , you may qualify for a voucher. Simply bring proof of assistance and your government-issued photo ID to the shelter during regular business hours and fill out a brief application. Upon approval, the staff will then issue a voucher and schedule an appointment with a participating clinic of your choice. The price will vary depending on which clinic you choose. 

At a minimum, all pets must be current on their rabies vaccination and Calcasieu Parish license. Some participating clinics may require additional vaccinations. If your pet is not current, you will be required to get your pet up-to-date. Most veterinarians will allow residents to pay for and get their petz updated while they're at the clinic for surgery. If your pet is already current, please bring that information with you when you fill out the application so the staff can include it on the voucher.

VOUCHERS ARE LIMITED TO FIVE PER HOUSEHOLD IN A 12-MONTH PERIOD. 

People needing assistance outside of Calcasieu can call SPAY USA at1-800-248-SPAY (1-800-248-7729).

A tether is a cord that anchors something movable to a stationary point. There are a number of applications for tethers, but the primary use is limiting the movement of animals.

Click HERE to see a diagram of how to appropriately tether your pet.

After consideration and possible reduction due to other benefits that you may have already received for damages, you will be funded as follows:

Acquisition--you will receive a check for 75% of the total project cost

Elevation--This is a reimbursable grant and the Parish will pay the homeowner and contractor per invoice

Acquisition--your 25% will be automatically deducted from the check that you receive from the sale of your home

Elevation--After required FEMA and Parish approval, the Parish/City will explain the amount of your 25% match, which must be paid before the project proceeds.

Acquisition--you must pay to have an appraisal for your home (this can be part of your 25% match IF your home becomes part of a FEMA/Parish/City approved project).

Elevation--you must pay to have an elevation survey (this can be part of your 25% match IF your home becomes part of a FEMA/Parish/City approved project).

Three Hundred Feet (300 ft).  The distance shall be measured in a straight line from the nearest point of the property line of the church, synagogue, library, school or playground to the nearest point of the premises the business is to be conducted; however, if there are sidewalks, the measurement of this distance shall be made as a person walks using the middle of the sidewalk from the nearest point of the property line to the nearest point of the premises.

If the sale of alcoholic beverages does not constitute the main business and alcoholic beverages are not sold for consumption on the premises, an employee under the age of eighteen (18) years of age may be permitted to sell packaged alcoholic beverages to collect the price and taxes and issue receipts, or may be permitted to bag packaged beverages, or both, where immediate supervision is provided.

As of 2007, Calcasieu Parish has 94% of its roads paved in asphalt, with the 6% of roads being gravel.  In terms of actual miles, this percentage comes out to about 1,150 miles!

Calcasieu Parish has made road paving projects a top priority over the past 20 years.  In 1990, only 48% of our roads were paved.  Presently, Calcasieu Parish has the largest percentage of paved roads when compared to the other parishes in Louisiana. 

When Prien Lake Park was designed, about 11,000 trees and plants were in the plans.  However, some of the landscaping was destroyed by the effects of Hurricane Ike. 

If you want to know more about Prien Lake Park, click here.

About 4.2 trillion cigarette butts are thrown on the ground by people each year worldwide. 

What about our state of Louisiana?  Based off of cigarette tax records, it is estimated that our state tosses about 743 million butts on the ground.  If you were to lay each of these butts end to end, in terms of distance, that comes out to about 12,000 miles! 

Do you know how long 12,000 miles really is?  It's about halfway around the Equator of the Earth!

We believe littering is a habit and reaching area youth is a great way to set up good habits for life. Our seven foot man made out of litter "Trashsquatch" and his trusty sidekick "Fetch" the Litter Retriever accompany our litter enforcement officer when he speaks to local 5th graders. Our officer talks to the kids about the impacts of litter on the local ecology, health and economy and encourages them to keep litter where it belongs, in the trash can!

Trashsquatch and Fetch are the rock stars of the litter program and also make appearances at Summer Feeding program locations and can be spotted at some Movies Under the Stars events.

Litter is any kind of trash that isn't thrown away properly. Litter not only is a
problem, it is a crime. The largest single product group littered in Louisiana,
according to a survey, are cigarette butts and take-out food packaging, including
cups, napkins, plates, bags, etc. Candy wrappers and beverage containers are also a big problem.

Another big problem in our community are the places you see outside of communities that look like a big pile of trash.  These areas are called "illegal dump sites."  Some people who don't care about the cleanliness of our area choose to dump their trash on other people's land, without permission. 

Sometimes a group of people in a parish want to form a community within a parish.  This is known as a "City."  Depending on how many people live in this community, a city can also be called a "town" or "village."  These communities are known in government as "municipalities."  Each municipality has their own form of government, with a mayor and city council elected to make all the decisions for the community. Calcasieu Parish currently has six different municipalities.  They are: Lake Charles, Sulphur, DeQuincy, Westlake, Iowa and Vinton.

The Police Jury is put in place to govern all areas that are not located inside of municipalities.  These areas are known as "unincorporated areas."  There are currently 15 police jurors that represent 15 different areas of our parish. All but two jurors represent some portion or all of an unincorporated area.

A long time ago, this land that we live in was known to the rest of the country as "No Man's Land." It was called this because no form of law or government claimed the land.  With no one to keep law and order, this region was home to many outlaws, criminals, and pirates, like the famous Jean Lafitte.

We were "No Man's Land," until the year 1819, when the United States Government took control of the area. At this time, there weren't many people living in Southwest Louisiana.  "No Man's Land" became a part of St. Landry Parish, and would remain this way for the next 21 years!

One day in late August of 1840, a group of six men from various parts of our region decided to form their own parish, known as Calcasieu Parish. 

Originally, our Parish was very large! Our entire parish consisted of land that would become four other parishes at some point in time. They are: Allen, Beauregard, Cameron, and Jefferson Davis Parishes. This large mass of land was known in the past as "Imperial Calcasieu." It wasn't until 1912, that Calcasieu Parish was reduced to its current size today. 

If you would like to know even more about the history of our parish, click here.

Have you ever heard of a judge and jury? They are a part of our legal system and help bring justice to a community. This played a big part in forming Police Juries long ago.

In 1807, the Legislative Council agreed to designate 19 districts of Orleans Territory-the future State of Louisiana-and refer to them as parishes. But how would each parish be governed in fairness to the people who lived there?

The Legislative Council also created a form of government for each parish consisting of: one parish judge and a twelve-member jury. The parish judge was the chief governing official. Written under law, this body of individuals were given the responsibility of making decisions for any issues that could affect or impact their parish.

A few years later, this governing body was officially named a "police jury."

1839 brought one major change that helped define the Police Jury form of government as we know it today. The role of a parish judge was taken away, leaving only members of the jury to govern each parish.

Since that time, Police Juries have used the same structure of government, with each police juror being elected by registered voters of the parish every four years.

Every mosquito goes through four changes in its life: egg, larva, pupa, and adult.

1.  Mosquito eggs are laid on the surface of water, in moist soil, or on the sides of objects that tend to flood.  Each female mosquito will produce between 150-250 eggs each time she lays her eggs.  The eggs usually hatch 1-3 days after they are laid.

2.  Each egg then moves to a larvae form.  At this stage the larvae are also known as wrigglers, because of the way they swim around the water.

3.  After the larvae stage, the pupa is formed.  This is the moment where the mosquito begins to take its familiar shape.  This stage can take up to several days, depending on temperature and species.

4.  The adult mosquito is now full grown, and is capable of flight.  It feeds mostly on animal blood and nectar.  Some mosquitoes can fly as fast as 25 mph.  A male mosquito's main job in his life is to reproduce, while only the females bite because they need blood for nourishment and development of her eggs.

Mosquitoes aren't just a pesky bug that makes us itch.  They can carry diseases that can be transferred to humans through their bite. Some of these are pretty dangerous like malaria, encephalitis, West Nile virus, and Yellow Fever.

It only takes four days for a mosquito to develop from an egg to a full-fledged insect! 

The most important thing you can do to help control the spread of mosquitoes is to get rid of any standing water around your home or school.  You can find standing water in empty buckets, flowerpots,trash lids, old tires- anything deep enough to collect a puddle. 

Did you know only female mosquitoes bite? 

In order for any mosquito to survive, they need to eat the sugar found in plant nectar. But there is a reason females like blood.

Female mosquitoes use a long, thin needle located at the mouth to fill their abdomens with blood.  There are certain proteins in the blood that are necessary to produce eggs. 

Females require an abdomen full of blood for every nest they lay.  The proteins from this blood can help the mosquito to produce about 250 eggs! 

Excerpt from the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury's Human Resources Manual:

2.3 ANTI-HARASSMENT & SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY
A. The Parish is committed to providing a work environment that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits unlawful discriminatory practices, including harassment.

B. It is the policy of the Parish to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment with respect to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability or any other protected status. All such harassment is not only unlawful but is specifically prohibited by the Parish.

C. Sexual harassment on the job violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Sexual Harassment means “any unwelcome sexual advances or requests for sexual favors or any conduct of a sexual nature.”
Training Requirement: The Parish requires, pursuant to Louisiana Revised Statutes 42:343, all employees, elected officials, and appointed officials to receive one (1) hour of sexual harassment training annually.
The Human Resources Department will provide several opportunities to fulfill this requirement and will arrange adequate notice of sexual harassment training opportunities including online options.

D. Types of Harassing Conduct

1. Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when:
a. Submission to such conduct is explicitly or implicitly made a term or condition of an individual’s employment; or
b. Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for employment decisions affecting such individual; or
c. Such conduct has the purpose or effect of interfering unreasonably with an individual’s performance or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment.
2. Sexual harassment may include a range of subtle and not-so-subtle behaviors and may involve individuals of the same or different gender. Depending on the circumstances, these behaviors may include but is not limited to:

a. Sexual flirtations, advances, or propositions;
b. Verbal abuse of a sexual nature, including threats, off-color jokes, or crude and offensive language;
c. Graphic or suggestive comments about an individual’s appearance or dress;
d. Leering or whistling;
e. The display of sexually suggestive objects or pictures;
f. Any offensive or unwanted physical conduct such as indecent gestures, touching, patting or pinching;
g. Physical restraint or assault;
h. Sending sexually suggestive notes or messages;
i. Any other unwelcome physical, verbal or visual conduct of a sexual nature.

3. Harassment on the basis of any other protected characteristic is also strictly prohibited. Police Jury policy prohibits harassment with respect to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, and any other protected status. Harassing conduct includes slurs or negative stereotyping; threatening, intimidating or hostile acts; denigrating jokes; and written or graphic material that denigrates or shows hostility or aversion toward an individual or group that is posted or circulated in the workplace.

4. Harassing conduct communicated or transmitted electronically through e-mail, phone messages, tweets, blogs, social networking sites, or other means is prohibited.

D. Individuals Covered
This anti-harassment policy applies to all employees of the Parish, as well as Parish vendors, contractors, and customers.

E. Notification Procedure
1. Any employee who feels that he or she has been subjected to harassing conduct or believes he or she has witnessed such conduct has a responsibility to report the situation as soon as possible to their supervisor, the Human Resources Director, or any member of management.                                                                                                                                                                                                                   2. When possible, the Police Jury encourages employees to promptly advise the offender that his or her behavior is unwelcome and request that the conduct discontinue.                                                       3. All complaints will be taken seriously and investigated. All employees and witnesses are expected to cooperate with the investigation. Information provided by employees will be treated as confidential. The information may be disclosed to those who have a need for the information or when required in the course of the investigation, or by law. False information provided by an employee may subject that employee to discipline, up to and including termination.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 4. Harassment by any employee is grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including termination.                                                                                                                                                                                     5. Retaliation against an individual for reporting harassment or discrimination or for participating in an investigation of a claim is a serious violation of this policy and will be subject to disciplinary action. Acts interpreted as retaliation should be reported immediately according to the notification procedure and will be promptly investigated and addressed.