Armed Museum Police Officer

State of Louisiana; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The State Museum in New Orleans, LA, seeks a full-time Museum Police Officer to ensure safety and security across museum facilities. The role requires LA POST commission and the ability to arrest, with authority to enforce laws and protect artifacts and visitors.

No prior experience is required; candidates must meet age and licensing requirements and be willing to pursue POST certification. The position may require evenings, weekends, and overtime, and may travel between museum locations.

Qualifications

• Must be a LA POST commissioned police officer with power to arrest and maintain training requirements per R.S. 36:2049(8)(8) & R.S. 40:2405.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Possession of a current Louisiana driver's license.
• Willingness to attain POST certification.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an armed commissioned police officer enforcing State, Federal, and local laws.
• Patrol interior and exterior of museum properties and direct visitor traffic and parking.
• Maintain building access control and monitor alarm systems; operate key control.

Skills

Patrol

Law enforcement

Emergency response

Crowd control

Job description

The State Museum in New Orleans, LA, seeks a full-time Museum Police Officer to ensure safety and security across museum facilities. The role requires LA POST commission and the ability to arrest, with authority to enforce laws and protect artifacts and visitors.

No prior experience is required; candidates must meet age and licensing requirements and be willing to pursue POST certification. The position may require evenings, weekends, and overtime, and may travel between museum locations.