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La Salle, Texas · TX · County sheriff

La Salle County Sheriff's Office

State hiring and academy guide →
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Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official recruiting resource · vacancy not verified

Only details explicitly shown above have been researched. Current vacancies, deadlines and complete eligibility must be confirmed with the employer. Read the applicable current announcement before applying.

Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Official employer applicant information ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-28

The county employment page provides separate sheriff application and Personal History Statement links for deputy, jailer and dispatcher roles. Confirm which role is available and its complete requirements with the employer.

La Vergne, Tennessee · TN · City / town police

La Vergne Police Department

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Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official recruiting resource · vacancy not verified

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Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Official municipal police contact or recruiting resource ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-23

Original city page separates noncertified patrol, certified officer and dispatcher routes. Patrol minimums include U.S. citizenship, age 21, diploma/GED and valid license with five years driving experience and specified driving-history restrictions. College study is preferred, not required. Noncertified selected applicants take written and agility tests before interviews; selected certified applicants proceed to interviews. Criminal-history, medical and psychological conditions apply; consult full employer restrictions. Recruiting contact: 615-287-8726. Undated starting-pay figures lack an explicit period; no annual base or academy funding inferred.

La Verne · CA · City / town police

La Verne Police Department

State hiring and academy guide →
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Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official recruiting resource · vacancy not verified

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Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Department officer process and applicant FAQ ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-22

The agency overview describes application, position-dependent written and agility testing, oral interview and personal history, background and polygraph, and psychological and medical screening. Its PAT overview includes obstacles, a 165-pound drag and 500-yard run without passing cutoffs. The FAQ names PELLETB. Confirm complete position eligibility and current testing instructions with the department. General business telephone 909-596-1913 is not a confirmed recruiter. Current pay, deadlines and openings are not verified here.

La Vernia · TX · City / town police

La Vernia Police Department

State hiring and academy guide →
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Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official agency information · vacancy not verified

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Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Official employer applicant gateway ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-29

The police page provides employment application instructions and a contact route for prospective police applicants.

La Vista · NE · City / town police

La Vista Police Department

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Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official recruiting resource · vacancy not verified

Only details explicitly shown above have been researched. Current vacancies, deadlines and complete eligibility must be confirmed with the employer. Read the applicable current announcement before applying.

Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Official police recruiting FAQ within city questions ↗Official police careers, benefits and conflicting pay ↗

Labette, Kansas · KS · County sheriff

Labette County Sheriff's Office

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Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official agency information · vacancy not verified

Only details explicitly shown above have been researched. These links provide agency information but do not establish an application route or current vacancy. Confirm application steps and eligibility with the employer.

Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Official employer applicant resource ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-28

The official sheriff employment page accepts applications even when positions are filled and provides an online application. It distinguishes sworn, restricted-power and civilian roles; confirm current availability and complete requirements.

Hayward, Wisconsin · WI · Tribal police

Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Police Department

State hiring and academy guide →
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Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official agency information · vacancy not verified

Only details explicitly shown above have been researched. These links provide agency information but do not establish an application route or current vacancy. Confirm application steps and eligibility with the employer.

Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Original specialized employer identity and public contact ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-23

The tribe identifies its own police department and describes officers as Wisconsin-certified law-enforcement personnel. Police is at 8984 North Round Lake School Road, with mail to 13394 West Trepania Road, Hayward, and 715-634-8350 extension 1619. County dispatch is separate. Confirm applicant eligibility, entry certification or beginner route, selection and fitness directly; serving officers' certification does not prove novice academy sponsorship.

Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin · WI · Tribal police

Lac du Flambeau Tribal Police Department

State hiring and academy guide →
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Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official agency information · vacancy not verified

Only details explicitly shown above have been researched. These links provide agency information but do not establish an application route or current vacancy. Confirm application steps and eligibility with the employer.

Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Original specialized employer identity and public contact ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-23

The tribe's police department lists Chief TJ Bill, TBill@ldftribe.com, 715-588-7717, at 623 Peace Pipe Road; mail goes to P.O. Box 337. Its current overview describes crime prevention, emergency response and criminal enforcement. Confirm current sworn police applications, complete eligibility, certification route, selection and physical tests. The tribe also has conservation enforcement; shared tribal government does not automatically establish separate independent employers.

Madison · MN · County sheriff

Lac qui Parle County Sheriff's Office

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Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official agency information · vacancy not verified

Only details explicitly shown above have been researched. These links provide agency information but do not establish an application route or current vacancy. Confirm application steps and eligibility with the employer.

Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Official county sheriff information ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-23

County sheriff performs investigations, civil process, court-order enforcement, jail operation and emergency dispatch. Office: Government Center, 911 Eighth Avenue, Madison; 320-598-3720; allen.anderson@lqpco.com. Mailing includes Suite 1. Confirm sworn deputy recruitment and distinguish jail/dispatch roles; county job navigation alone does not prove an opening.

Lacey · WA · City / town police

Lacey Police Department

Entry-level and lateral Police Officer range
$8,044.85–$10,487.69 / month

Continuous city postings checked September 28, 2026 · Reviewed 2026-09-28 · Review due—reconfirm historical figures. Base pay is not total compensation.

City of Lacey entry-level Police Officer posting ↗
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Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

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Lacey Township, New Jersey · NJ · City / town police

Lacey Township Police Department

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Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official recruiting resource · vacancy not verified

Only details explicitly shown above have been researched. Current vacancies, deadlines and complete eligibility must be confirmed with the employer. Read the applicable current announcement before applying.

Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Official applicant and recruiting information ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-28

The department employment page says no employment opportunities are currently available and asks applicants to check back.

Laclede, Missouri · MO · County sheriff

Laclede County Sheriff's Office

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Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official agency information · vacancy not verified

Only details explicitly shown above have been researched. These links provide agency information but do not establish an application route or current vacancy. Confirm application steps and eligibility with the employer.

Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Official employer applicant resource ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-28

The official county clerk jobs page lists detention-officer and 911-dispatch resources and directs applications and resumes to the Sheriff's Office. These roles are separate from sworn road patrol; confirm current availability and qualifications.

Laconia · NH · City / town police

Laconia Police Department

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Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official recruiting resource · vacancy not verified

Only details explicitly shown above have been researched. Current vacancies, deadlines and complete eligibility must be confirmed with the employer. Read the applicable current announcement before applying.

Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Official entry/certified pathways and screening ↗

Ladue, Missouri · MO · City / town police

Ladue Police Department

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Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official agency information · vacancy not verified

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Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Ladue Police Department official contact ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-23

Ladue police administration is at 9345 Clayton Road, with phone 314-993-1214. The department separately lists West Central Dispatch for non-emergency police service. Ask administration about current officer hiring, Missouri licensing requirements and application steps.

Ladysmith · WI · City / town police

Ladysmith Police Department

State hiring and academy guide →
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Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official agency information · vacancy not verified

Only details explicitly shown above have been researched. These links provide agency information but do not establish an application route or current vacancy. Confirm application steps and eligibility with the employer.

Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Original employer police information ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-23

City's police staff directory identifies its chief, sergeant, officers and office manager, with individual profile links. These are existing staff, not advertised openings; city police are distinct from the Rusk County sheriff also based in Ladysmith. Current vacancies, pay, eligibility, selection, physical standards and academy funding remain unverified.

Lafayette County, Mississippi · MS · County sheriff

Lafayette County Sheriff's Department

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Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official recruiting resource · vacancy not verified

Only details explicitly shown above have been researched. Current vacancies, deadlines and complete eligibility must be confirmed with the employer. Read the applicable current announcement before applying.

Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Official applicant and recruiting information ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-28

The county employment page says the Sheriff's Department and jail are accepting applications and supplies a sheriff-specific application. It does not identify a particular sworn vacancy; confirm the role and requirements with the department.

Lafayette Parish · LA · County sheriff

Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office

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Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official recruiting resource · vacancy not verified

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Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Original sheriff recruitment and deputy compensation ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-22

Sheriff recruitment page lists general age 18+, diploma/GED, suitable lifestyle/background and no felony convictions. Starting deputy pay is explicitly $48,154.20 yearly for patrol and corrections, excluding state supplemental pay; confirm effective date and academy-stage applicability. Recruiting: recruiter@lafayettesheriff.com, 337-236-5667. Ask for patrol-specific minimums, complete selection/fitness, novice training support and active openings. Separate employer from municipal police and university despite shared training arrangements.

Lafayette · IN · City / town police

Lafayette Police Department

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Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official recruiting resource · vacancy not verified

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Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Lafayette Police application process ↗

Lafayette · LA · City / town police

Lafayette Police Department

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Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official recruiting resource · vacancy not verified

Only details explicitly shown above have been researched. Current vacancies, deadlines and complete eligibility must be confirmed with the employer. Read the applicable current announcement before applying.

Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Lafayette Police Department join the department ↗

Lafayette · GA · City / town police

LaFayette Police Department

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Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official agency information · vacancy not verified

Only details explicitly shown above have been researched. These links provide agency information but do not establish an application route or current vacancy. Confirm application steps and eligibility with the employer.

Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Official employer applicant gateway ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-29

The official police page links the city Employment Opportunities route. Confirm current police opportunities and application requirements directly with the city.

Thibodaux, Louisiana · LA · County sheriff

Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office

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Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official recruiting resource · vacancy not verified

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Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Official sheriff applicant and personnel gateway ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-28

The sheriff careers page links available-job and application routes and gives personnel@lpso.net and 985-532-4380 for employment questions. It also describes returning applications to Personnel in Thibodaux. Confirm the current sworn or corrections role, application dates and complete requirements; this gateway does not verify a funded vacancy.

Lago Vista · TX · City / town police

Lago Vista Police Department

State hiring and academy guide →
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Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official agency information · vacancy not verified

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Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Official employer applicant gateway ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-29

The official employer page links police Recruiting. Confirm current opportunities and application requirements directly with the employer.

Lake Charles · LA · City / town police

Lake Charles Police Department

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Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official recruiting resource · vacancy not verified

Only details explicitly shown above have been researched. Current vacancies, deadlines and complete eligibility must be confirmed with the employer. Read the applicable current announcement before applying.

Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Official city employment guidance and police application contact ↗Official municipal police department ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-21

Louisiana municipal police, not Calcasieu Parish sheriff or Lake Charles Fire Department. City HR specifically directs police applicants to 337-491-1311 for applications. General city application retention is one year; confirm police-specific intake and retention rather than assuming a general application enters civil-service testing. City's generic hiring sequence and firefighter Recruiting page are not officer instructions. A separate branded recruiting site's undated wage, bonus and testing descriptions were reviewed but withheld pending city linkage/current corroboration. Complete officer eligibility, ordered testing, academy compensation, physical standards and current vacancy remain unverified. Resource-only official destinations; no standalone indexed guide or JobPosting markup.

Crown Point, Indiana · IN · County sheriff

Lake County Sheriff

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Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official recruiting resource · vacancy not verified

Only details explicitly shown above have been researched. Current vacancies, deadlines and complete eligibility must be confirmed with the employer. Read the applicable current announcement before applying.

Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Official county sheriff department and recruiting navigation ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-28

Official Lake County Indiana Sheriff page identifies the county employer in Crown Point and links a probationary corrections officer notice. A linked notice does not independently establish an active sworn police opening. Confirm current role-specific application instructions, qualifications, selection requirements and dates directly with the employer. Separate from Lake County Illinois and other namesake sheriffs, and from municipal police. Resource only; no detailed guide or JobPosting.

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