Competitive Applicants

As of August 1, 2024, the Office of State Examiner will offer two ways for you to take Entry Level Firefighter, Police Officer, Jailer, Fire Communications Officer, Police Communications Officer, Departmental Records Clerk, and Secretary to the Chief Exams.

The in-person version is free and requires travel to a designated exam site. It can take up to 2 months from application to receive a score. The online version has a fee and can be taken at home. You can receive your score within 1 – 2 weeks of application.

FactorsIn-Person ExamOnline Testing
When can you apply?Once every other month during a predefined 10-day periodAny time
How often can you take the test?Once every other monthEvery 30 days
How long to receive a score from when you apply?11/2 months – 2 months1 week – 2 weeks
When do you take the exam?You are assigned an exact date and timeYou can choose your own test date and time
Is there travel involved?Yes, to the designated exam siteNo, you can take it from your home
Is there a fee?No, it is freeYes, $40 paid to ProctorU

As of August 1, 2024 the Office of State Examiner will be responsible for calling for, accepting applications, administering  and maintaining the eligibility list for Entry Level Firefighter, Police Officer, Jailer, Fire Communications Officer, Police Communications Officer, Departmental Records Clerk, and Secretary to the Chief Exams.

Click the links below to find out more about each type.

Regional Testing              Online Testing

Study Guides

These study guides have been developed by the Office of State Examiner as a helpful tool for individuals who wish to prepare for their exam. These booklets may contain sample questions and other reference materials that are similar to those which you may encounter on the actual tests. We have provided links to the pre-exam booklets below.

 

Important Notes

The information and dates provided on these pages are offered as a service to persons interested in applying for these examinations. While the Office of State Examiner attempts to provide the most up-to-date information, application deadlines may change as the result of civil service board action without the knowledge of this office. Therefore, the accuracy of this information may be verified only by contacting the civil service board representative where you wish to apply to take the examination.

All Other Competitive Applications

Competitive exams are given throughout the state by the Office of State Examiner at the request of a local civil service board. Below is a link to a blank application you may print and submit to local civil services boards for those exams.

All Other Competitive Applications

Upcoming Tests

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Administrative Assistant to the Fire Chief

Posting Period
12/03/2024 – 12/20/24
Application Deadline
12/20/24
Jurisdiction

Ouachita FPD #1

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Chief of Administration

Posting Period
11/18/2024 – 12/18/24
Application Deadline
12/18/24
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West Monroe

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Chief of Administration

Posting Period
12/03/2024 – 12/20/24
Application Deadline
12/20/24
Jurisdiction

Ouachita FPD #1

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Deputy Chief of Police

Posting Period
12/05/2024 – 01/06/25
Application Deadline
01/06/25
Jurisdiction

Pineville

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Fire Chief

Posting Period
11/01/2024 – 12/30/24
Application Deadline
12/30/24
Jurisdiction

St. Tammany FPD #4

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Fire Chief

Posting Period
12/06/2024 – 01/06/25
Application Deadline
01/06/25
Jurisdiction

St. Tammany FPD #3

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Fire Training Officer

Posting Period
12/03/2024 – 12/20/24
Application Deadline
12/20/24
Jurisdiction

Ouachita FPD #1

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Pineville

Posting Period
12/05/2024 – 01/06/25
Application Deadline
01/06/25
Jurisdiction

Pineville

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Police Chief

Posting Period
11/20/2024 – 12/20/24
Application Deadline
12/20/24
Jurisdiction

Ruston

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Police Communications Officer II

Posting Period
12/06/2024 – 12/19/24
Application Deadline
12/19/24
Jurisdiction

Shreveport

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Administrative Assistant to the Fire Chief

Posting Period
12/03/2024 – 12/20/24
Application Deadline
12/20/24
Jurisdiction

Ouachita FPD #1

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Chief of Administration

Posting Period
11/18/2024 – 12/18/24
Application Deadline
12/18/24
Jurisdiction

West Monroe

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Chief of Administration

Posting Period
12/03/2024 – 12/20/24
Application Deadline
12/20/24
Jurisdiction

Ouachita FPD #1

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Deputy Chief of Police

Posting Period
12/05/2024 – 01/06/25
Application Deadline
01/06/25
Jurisdiction

Pineville

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Fire Chief

Posting Period
11/01/2024 – 12/30/24
Application Deadline
12/30/24
Jurisdiction

St. Tammany FPD #4

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Fire Chief

Posting Period
12/06/2024 – 01/06/25
Application Deadline
01/06/25
Jurisdiction

St. Tammany FPD #3

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Fire Training Officer

Posting Period
12/03/2024 – 12/20/24
Application Deadline
12/20/24
Jurisdiction

Ouachita FPD #1

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Pineville

Posting Period
12/05/2024 – 01/06/25
Application Deadline
01/06/25
Jurisdiction

Pineville

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Police Chief

Posting Period
11/20/2024 – 12/20/24
Application Deadline
12/20/24
Jurisdiction

Ruston

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Police Communications Officer II

Posting Period
12/06/2024 – 12/19/24
Application Deadline
12/19/24
Jurisdiction

Shreveport