Drone as First Responder (DFR) Pilot

Job overview

The Drone as First Responder (DFR) Pilot role is onsite in Baton Rouge, LA, with 10-hour shifts and rotating schedules that include days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Compensation is $21.40–$37.07 per hour. The role supports real-time law enforcement operations for the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office by providing aerial response and situational awareness to deputies. The pilot monitors emergency activity and deploys aircraft to provide timely information to field personnel. By coordinating with real-time intelligence center personnel and relaying observations during incidents, the role helps deputies assess scenes and locate people or objects of interest.

What you'll do

• Monitor active 911 calls and computer-aided dispatch activity for potential deployments
• remotely deploy and operate DFR aircraft
• provide real-time intelligence to responding deputies
• assist in locating suspects, vehicles, missing persons, and other persons or objects of interest
• relay descriptions, direction of travel, hazards, and scene conditions
• coordinate with RTIC personnel
• support pursuits, perimeter operations, searches, critical incidents, and special events
• comply with FAA regulations and agency procedures
• complete flight logs, equipment checks, and required training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

drone as first responder pilot

dfr

baton rouge la

east baton rouge sheriff's office

law enforcement

faa part 107

post certified

uas operations

911 monitoring

real-time incident support

10-hour shifts

rotating shifts

weekend and holiday availability

$21.40–$37.07/hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Internal opportunity requiring POST certification. Applicants must hold an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate or be willing and able to obtain it within six months of selection; agency UAS and DFR training is required.

About the employer

East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office is hiring for this role. Industry: Police Protection. Sector: 92.