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Visitation at Rapides Parish Detention Center, LA: start with our general visitation guide, then confirm details with the facility at (318) 449-4360.
Rapides Parish Detention Center, LA
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400C John Allison DrAlexandria, LA, 71303 Find inmate search, visitation, mail, phone, and commissary information for Rapides Parish Detention Center in Alexandria, LA. Use this guide to confirm facility details and next steps.
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Before You Apply: Documents to Gather for RPSO Employment
- Birth certificate (copy) - High school diploma or GED certificate (copy) - Current driver’s license (copy) - Social Security card (copy)
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What Happens During the RPSO Background Check: What You'll Be Asked and What They Review
Applying for a job with the Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office (RPSO) means going through a background process that looks at far more than criminal history. Here's what they review, what the form asks you to disclose, and what you should gather before you start.
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- Completed employment applications must be returned to Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office Human Resources at the Courthouse or mailed to 701 Murray St, Suite 301, Alexandria, LA 71301.
- Human Resources can be contacted at 318-449-5494 for questions about employment applications.
- Use VINELink/LAVNS or the DOC offender locator to confirm where someone is being held before calling the facility.
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- Applicants must submit a birth certificate, high school diploma or GED, college transcripts or degrees, current driver's license, and Social Security card with their application.
- The RPSO background check may include criminal, driving, credit, employment, military, educational history and personal references.
- Applicants must list all residences for the past five years beginning with their current address.
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Submitting a Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office employment application? Return the completed packet to Human Resources at the Courthouse or mail it to 701 Murray St, Suite 301, Alexandria, LA 71301. Call 318-449-5494 with application questions. If you need information about an inmate or facility service, first confirm where the person is being held using VINELink/LAVNS or the DOC offender locator. Then check the Rapides Parish facility contact page or the Louisiana DOC site to find the right office. Use the non-emergency contact listed on those pages for routine questions—save 911 for true emergencies.
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Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office (RPSO) job applicants must submit several documents with their application: a birth certificate, high school diploma or GED, college transcripts or degrees, a current driver's license, and a Social Security card. The background investigation is comprehensive—it may cover criminal records, driving history, credit reports, education, employment and military history, and personal references. You'll also need to list every residence from the past five years (starting with your current address) and provide three character references who aren't relatives or employers. The background form asks whether you've ever been charged with, arrested for, pled guilty to, or convicted of a felony, with details if applicable. Drug and alcohol testing, physical fitness exams, random drug tests, and polygraph exams are all stated conditions and policies.
General guidance for Mail and Photos
Mail and Photos at Rapides Parish Detention Center, LA: start with our general mail and photos guide, then confirm details with the facility at (318) 449-4360.
General guidance for Phone Calls and Messaging
Phone Calls and Messaging at Rapides Parish Detention Center, LA: start with our general phone calls and messaging guide, then confirm details with the facility at (318) 449-4360.
General guidance for Sending Money
Sending Money at Rapides Parish Detention Center, LA: start with our general sending money guide, then confirm details with the facility at (318) 449-4360.
Common Questions
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Where do I submit a completed Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office employment application?
Return completed applications to Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office Human Resources at the Courthouse or mail them to 701 Murray St, Suite 301, Alexandria, LA 71301.
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Who do I call with questions about an RPSO employment application?
Call Human Resources at 318-449-5494 with questions about an RPSO employment application.
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Should I call 911 to ask about an inmate or application status?
No. Use the non-emergency contact listed on the facility or Louisiana DOC page for routine questions, and reserve 911 for true emergencies.
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Will the Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office share my application information with third parties?
No. The application states the information received will be used only for verification purposes and will not be shared with or released to any third party.
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Do I have to disclose prior arrests or convictions on the RPSO background form?
Yes. The form asks whether you have ever been charged with, arrested for, pled guilty to, or convicted of a felony, and it requires an explanation with dates and the arresting agency if applicable.
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Could I be subject to drug testing or polygraph exams if hired at RPSO?
Yes. Drug and alcohol testing and a physical fitness exam are conditions of employment, and employees may be subject to random drug tests and/or polygraph examinations during employment.
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Did You Know?
Employment applications go through the Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office Human Resources. You can drop off your completed application at the Courthouse Human Resources office or mail it to: 701 Murray St, Suite 301, Alexandria, LA 71301.
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