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NEW ORLEANS - 02-14-2019
The Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office's inaugural observance of Black History Month features an art exhibition opening Wednesday Feb. 20 at the Orleans Justice Center.
The exhibition includes some works created by employees and family members. Other employees contributed artwork by their favorite artists.
At 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, Sheriff Marlin Gusman will preside over a Black History Month Program that includes music, dance and spoken word performances.
Invited guests are Tenisha Stevens, City of New Orleans Criminal Justice Commissioner, who will deliver a message on behalf of Mayor LaToya Cantrell; and Jerome Smith, who is expected to receive a Certificate of Appreciation from Sheriff Gusman for Smith's activism as a Freedom Rider that helped bring an end to segregation in interstate transportation.
Javier Brown, son of OPSO mailroom clerk Joy Brown, will read an excerpt from a speech by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. OPSO Young Marines Corporal Shymrri McDonald, will read an original work, plus a poem by Maya Angelou. In addition, poet Habibullah Saleem will deliver a spoken word performance.
The program concludes with a performance by members of the Landry-Walker High School choir and dance team.
OPSO Hosts Job Fair Feb. 6
Job fair follows last month’s pay raise for deputies
Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
| WHAT: | The Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office is recruiting sheriff's deputies to work at the Orleans Justice Center. Deputy recruits must be at least 20 years of age and have a high school diploma or G.E.D. If you meet these basic criteria, bring a valid, state-issued identification card to the job fair. Potential recruits with a military background should bring their discharge paperwork (Form DD214). Last month, deputies received a $3,500 annual pay increase. Deputy pay was raised by the same amount in 2018. More information about the deputy recruit position is posted at www.opso.us. Click on the "Careers at OPSO" and "Apply Online" tabs. |
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| WHEN: | 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019 | |
| WHERE: | 2800 Perdido St., 3rd Floor | |
| WHO: | Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office Human Resources Department 504-202-9427 |
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