Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

What Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office does

Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office (JPSO) is the elected statutory law enforcement, tax collection, and civil process authority for Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, with operations headquartered at 1233 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, and a 1,200-inmate pre-trial detention facility (Jefferson Parish Correctional Center) in Gretna. The agency delivers consolidated public safety, revenue and taxation (property, sales, and occupational license tax), records and reports (background checks, fingerprints, police reports), corrections, and community programs (Citizens Academy, Reserve Deputy Division with 73+ volunteers active 35+ years, Band of Excellence, Young Marines) to roughly 440,000 parish residents and unincorporated-area businesses.

JPSO's technology backbone is a multi-vendor digital platform rather than a single proprietary system: CivicPlus powers the jpso.com content management and the Notify Me email/SMS alert system; GovQA handles public records request intake and tracking; Neumo Sales Tax Online covers 300+ jurisdictions across seven states for sales/use tax filing and short-term rental registration; OffenderWatch (integrated with Louisiana State Police) provides the sex offender registry and address alerts; NCIC/Ally Telecom Group supplies inmate phone, video visitation ($0.12/min), and messaging; Forecomm Solutions processes commissary deposits; Qtrac handles records appointment scheduling; Zeus Auction and CentralAuctionHouse support judicial and procurement bidding. The site is Section 508 and WCAG 2.0 AA compliant.

The revenue model blends tax-funded appropriations with transactional fees. Core law enforcement is parish-tax funded. Transactional revenue streams include unit-priced records services ($7.50 traffic accident reports, $25 crime reports, $50 background checks, $25 fingerprint cards, $10 mugshots), usage-based inmate communications ($0.25 per message, $0.35 per picture/video message), annual sex offender registration ($60/year), permit/licensing fees ($25-$35), and recurring fee-for-service operations such as tax collection and judicial sales. Distribution is hybrid: in-person at headquarters, district stations, the correctional center, the training academy, and dedicated Revenue & Taxation and Fines and Fees offices across Harvey, Gretna, Metairie, and Marrero, plus 24/7 self-service through the online portals and 911/504-363-5500 voice channels.

Name

Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

Legal name

Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, LA

Website

https://jpso.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office is the elected statutory law enforcement, tax collection, and civil process agency for Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, serving roughly 440,000 residents and unincorporated-area businesses with patrol, corrections (1,200-inmate jail), records, and revenue services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Safety and Law Enforcement Services

NAICS

Police Protection (922120), Correctional Institutions (92214), Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (9221)

SIC

Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro primary industry

State/Provincial Corrections, Probation & Parole Administration (BPAIABAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Correctional/Detention Facility Health Departments (HLAJAAAH)

Keywords

• Law enforcement services
• Tax collection services
• Corrections and detention
• Public records services
• Community policing programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Harvey

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tax Collection Services: JPSO serves as Sheriff, Tax Collector, and Chief Executive Officer for the Law Enforcement District. Collects property taxes, sales taxes, and occupational license taxes for Jefferson Parish
2. Records and Reports Fees: Fees charged for traffic accident reports ($7.50), crime reports ($25 first 5 pages), arrest registers ($25), background checks ($50), fingerprinting ($25 first card, $10 each additional), mugshots ($10), and sex offender registration ($60/year)
3. Fine and Bond Processing: Processes traffic tickets and fines; accepts property bonds, surety bonds, cash bonds, and signature bonds for inmate release
4. Inmate Communications: Video visitation services ($0.12/minute), messaging ($0.25/message), and picture/video messages ($0.35 each) provided through third-party vendor Ally Telecom Group
5. Commercial Bail Bond Company Registration: Commercial bail bond companies must register and provide documentation including license, power of attorney, and ACH application to operate at JPCC
6. Public Bid Purchases: Purchases materials, goods, supplies, and construction services through Louisiana Public Bid Law; electronic bid submittals available through third-party vendor

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office is a government law enforcement agency providing consolidated public services across Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It delivers patrol, criminal investigation, and emergency response; operates the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center (JPCC), a 1,200-capacity pre-trial detention facility with inmate communications and commissary services; and serves as the parish's Tax Collector for property, sales/use, and occupational license taxes. Additional offerings include records and reports (background checks, fingerprinting, traffic and crime reports), permits and licensing, an online inmate search, sex offender registry, victim notification services, public records requests, and community engagement programs such as the Citizens Academy, Reserve Division, Band of Excellence, and Young Marines.

Product overview

The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office operates as a government law enforcement agency offering a unified portfolio of core law enforcement, corrections, and tax collection services alongside multiple e-service modules accessible via its website. The core offerings include: Law Enforcement Patrol and Investigation, Jail & Corrections (Jefferson Parish Correctional Center with 1,200 capacity), Revenue & Taxation (property tax, sales tax, occupational licenses), Records & Reports (background checks, police reports, fingerprints), and Crime Prevention Programs. The e-services platform (powered by CivicPlus) provides 24/7 online access to pay tickets, file taxes, search inmates, access sex offender registry, and submit public records requests. The agency also operates community programs including the Band of Excellence youth music program and Young Marines program. Multiple third-party integrations enable specific services: Sales Tax Online (Neumo) for multi-state tax filing, GovQA for public records, OffenderWatch for sex offender registry, NCIC/Ally Telecom for inmate communications, Forecomm Solutions for commissary deposits, VINELink for victim notifications, Zeus Auction for tax sales, and CentralAuctionHouse for public bids.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• JPSO Band of Excellence: A youth music education program founded in 2010 to engage youth in positive musical activity, operated jointly with the Joseph P. Lopinto, III Community Foundation.

Products and services

• E-Services Portal Web-based suite of online services providing 24/7 access for paying traffic tickets and filing Jefferson Parish sales taxes, occupational license taxes, and property taxes. Targets Jefferson Parish residents and local businesses.
• Tax Collection Services Revenue and Taxation division handling property tax collection, sales/use/occupancy taxes, boat registration, and related permits for Jefferson Parish residents and businesses.
• Records and Reports Technical Services Bureau section providing fingerprint cards, background checks, police reports, alcoholic beverage outlet (ABO) cards, and other public records for fees to the general public.
• Jail and Corrections (Jefferson Parish Correctional Center) Pre-trial detainee facility with 1,200 capacity providing inmate detention, visitation (in-person, video, and remote), commissary, mail services, and bail bond processing for incarcerated individuals and their families.
• Crime Reporting Services Crime reporting via 911 for Jefferson Parish residents and 504-227-1400 for out-of-area callers, including online lost/stolen property reporting, drug hotline (504-366-3784), and e-tips email submission.
• Online Inmate Search Online searchable database of current inmates at Jefferson Parish Correctional Center, including access to letter of incarceration verification forms for the general public.
• Sex Offender Registry Searchable sex offender registry in partnership with Louisiana State Police and OffenderWatch, including registration requirements, community notification, and confidential address alerts for residents.
• Permits and Licenses Online and in-person applications for gun permits, boat registration, alcoholic beverage permits, special event permits, solicitor permits, tobacco permits, and ABO cards for residents and local businesses.
• Citizens Academy

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration17 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Joseph P. Lopinto, III Community FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010501c-3 nonprofit foundation that partners with JPSO to operate the Band of Excellence youth music program. The foundation raises funds and provides organizational support for the program which engages youth in positive musical activity. Sheriff Lopinto founded the band program with goal of growing to 165 members and helping youth attend college.
• ABC 26 News (WGNO)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partnership for the 'Wheel of Justice' program targeting criminals wanted by police. Wheel is spun Mon/Wed/Fri during 10pm news broadcast. ABC 26 highlights crimes and suspect information to help generate tips leading to arrests.
• Crimestoppers, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit organization that partners with JPSO offering monetary awards to citizens for crime tips. JPSO refers citizens to Crimestoppers for anonymous crime reporting through 3NO-DRUG hotline (504-366-3784).
• Louisiana State PolicecoreTechnology or IntegrationState agency maintaining central sex offender registry. JPSO forwards sex offender registration information to Louisiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information. JPSO partnered with LSP and OffenderWatch to provide citizens online sex offender search.
• Ally Telecom GroupcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides inmate telephone and video visitation services for Jefferson Parish Correctional Center. Offers prepaid calling service, video visits ($0.12/min), messaging ($0.25/msg), and picture messages ($0.35/msg). Also provides NCIC account platform for inmate communications.
• CentralAuctionHouse.comminorOthersThird-party vendor contracted by JPSO to enable electronic bid submittals in accordance with Louisiana law. Bidders must register with vendor and pay one-time fee to participate in electronic bidding.
• NeumocoreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of Sales Tax Online platform covering over 300 local jurisdictions across Alabama, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Kansas, Louisiana and Texas. Cloud-based solution for filing and remitting tax returns and registering short-term rental and hotel properties.
• Local News Media OutletsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJPSO works with local television stations (WWL Channel 4, WDSU Channel 6, WVUE Channel 8, WGNO Channel 26) and Nola.com for clear, consistent public information during emergencies and ongoing news coverage.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office: Adjacent Louisiana parish sheriff's office with a comparable suburban/jurisdictional profile, operating patrol, corrections, tax collection, and community-engagement programs structured like JPSO's.
• Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office: Louisiana parish sheriff's office with parallel combined law enforcement, civil, and tax-collector duties for Caddo Parish (Shreveport area) — a like-for-like peer for benchmarking operating metrics.
• Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office: Louisiana parish sheriff's office with the same statutory mandate — Sheriff/Tax Collector/Executive Officer — making it a direct structural and operational peer to JPSO.
• Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office: Louisiana parish sheriff's office for New Orleans, providing law enforcement, civil process, tax collection, and correctional services under the same elected-sheriff statutory framework as JPSO.
• East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office: Louisiana parish sheriff's office performing the same consolidated law enforcement, tax collection, and corrections functions within East Baton Rouge Parish — directly comparable in mandate, statutory scope, and operating model.

Broad incumbents

• Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department: Largest U.S. sheriff's department by personnel and budget, providing patrol, custody, and court services across a wide region — same product category as JPSO but at a far broader scope.
• Cook County Sheriff's Office (Illinois): Much larger urban sheriff's office running one of the largest county jail systems in the U.S. plus court security and civil process — comparable in service breadth but at significantly greater scale.

Others

• OffenderWatch: Third-party technology vendor whose sex-offender registry and notification platform is integrated into JPSO's website; serves adjacent sheriff's offices across the U.S. and is thematically connected as an ecosystem enabler.
• CivicPlus: Government website CMS vendor whose platform powers jpso.com and the Notify Me email/SMS system; supports many comparable sheriff's and municipal sites, making it a structural peer for the digital service layer.

Regional players

• Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (Florida): Large U.S. county sheriff's office operating patrol, corrections, and civil process across a comparable-size population; useful as a regional benchmark for operational scale and digitization.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/jeffparishso
• Facebookfacebook.com/JeffParishSO
• Instagraminstagram.com/jeffparishso

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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