Full time employment is not a problem right now since we've had
two hurricanes in this area. There are jobs to be had locally as well
as commuting distance. However, you have to remember wages usually
fall significantly below the national average in this area, but there are plenty
of jobs and hours if someone wants to work. Many jobs in the local
area start at minimum wage for some of the clerical and sales positions, you
will ahve to decide if this is what you want to do or continue to work at
minimum wage until you are called to a better paying
position.
The Vernon Parish Workforce Investment Act (WIA), for
the Leesville and DeRidder areas, will conduct a summer hire
program. The publicity for this program is through the local high
school counselors, technical college, temporary hire services, Civilian
Personnel office on Fort Polk and the Louisiana Job Service located in Leesville
and DeRidder (both are with in 12 miles of Fort Polk front
gate.
Fort Polk usually participates in this summer hire program
and is open to all persons who are 16 years of age or
older. Positions are available through civil service and
nonappropriated funds. Employment in these summer hire programs is
very limited with many applicants. The minimum legal, full-time
working age is 16 years in the State of Louisiana. Younger ages are
permitted to perform part-time work and volunteer services to gain ON JOB
TRAINING with parent or guardian consent. Permits for high school
students to work are usually required from the school principal.
The
majority of employment opportunities available to Fort Polk family members can
be found through the Louisiana Dept of Labor, Office of Employment Security, ACS
Family Member Employment Assistance and Volunteer Program Manager or direct
contact with each office identified below:
Army/Air Force Exchange
Service (AAFES): This office accepts applications
0900-1600. AAFES personnel office, telephone (337)
537-0268.
Barksdale Federal Credit Union is located on Bell Richard Ave,
(across from the Commissary), 0900-1700, Monday through Friday, (337)
537-0961.
Commissary Bagger or Vendor Stocker Positions may be applied
for at the Commissary, Building 830, (off Bell Richard Ave). Contact
the Head Bagger for Bagger positions and the Grocery Department Manager for
Vendor Stocker positions, (337) 531-2791.
Many occupations are filled
through contractors. More information may be obtained from the Louisiana Job
Service, (337) 238-6436.