Jim began his career with the Sheriff’s Office in January of 1990 with the Uniform Patrol Division. In August of 1992, after completing DARE school, he became the very first DARE Officer in Livingston Parish. Jim served as a DARE Officer from 1992 – 1999. In November 1999 Jim was promoted to Shift Supervisor in the Uniform Patrol Division. In February 2000 Jim was promoted to the Detective Division, where he served until October of 2003. In October Jim was promoted to Warden of the Livingston Parish Prison. Jim is a former graduate of Denham Springs High School, and also Southeastern Louisiana University, where he earned a B.A. in Criminal Justice. Jim has also received numerous law enforcement certificates.