Lieutenant Joseph Chevis

Award Application

What positions has this officer/deputy held within your agency?

Joseph Chevis joined the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s office initially on June 27, 2005 as deputy in the Corrections Department.  He was promoted to the rank of: Corporal on October 12, 2008, the rank of Sergeant on August 29, 2010, and the rank of Lieutenant on February 12, 2012.  He separated from the department on May 16, 2013.

Joseph Chevis rejoined the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office on November 2, 2015, as a deputy in the Corrections Department.  On Sunday, May 16, 2016, he was promoted to the rank of Corporal in the Booking Division.   He was promoted to the rank of Sergeant on May 28, 2017, and Lieutenant on December 9, 2018.  He still currently serves as a Lieutenant in our Corrections Department.

Under the specific qualifications cited in our qualifications, please provide example(s) of what has this officer/deputy done that merits their nomination?

The team that responded arrived in the cell 34 seconds after the call for assistance was dispatched.  None of them hesitated to render aid.  Lt. Chevis immediately took control of the situation as the incident commander after cutting the sheet.  He gave clear orders that maintained safety for all involved parties.  Deputies Clark and Green were able to keep the offender’s body weight from dropping while the sheet was being cut to help increase his oxygen level.  Deputies Whitney and Martinez were able to assist in stabilizing his body. Their rapid response was effective in saving the offenders life.

How is this officer/deputy described by their peers?  

Major Alvin Robinson described Lieutenant Chevis as a man who is dedicated to corrections because he loves what he does and loves his family.

“He doesn’t just lead with authority; he leads with character and that makes people want to give their best.”- Sergeant Jared Yancy

“Lieutenant Chevis is understanding, caring, and motivating. He can relate to anyone and give inspiration form years of experience. He truly cares about everyone around him and wants them to reach their full potential.” -Deputy Jose Martinez

“Lieutenant Chevis is a great friend! He stands by you and will help you whenever he can to help you succeed! Lieutenant Chevis was one of the people who pushed and encouraged me during the academy.” -Lieutenant Kimberly Baugh

“He can come off as stern, but once you get to know him he’s a caring and gentle person. When he is called upon for assistance he will ensure that the task is completed properly, safely, and efficiently taking into account that policy and procedures are followed by everyone involved.” -Lieutenant Jimmie Stack

“He is more than a supervisor—he is a mentor and father figure to his team. He leads with patience, offers honest guidance, and supports both professional and personal growth. Under his leadership, the team feels valued, motivated, and united.” -Corporal Kaitlyn Mullins

“Lieutenant Joseph Chevis is a proven leader with 20+ years of service. The majority of those years he has spent in a supervisory role. This is due to his passion for corrections and dedication to the personnel under his command. He is the leader all supervisors should aspire to be.” -Lieutenant Daniel Levet