DPS Police Cadet, Officer, Sr. Officer, Corporal

Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Public Safety and Corrections is hiring police officers for the Capitol Detail and State Facilities Security. Officers will conduct patrols, enforce laws, and engage with the public. This role requires no prior experience, but candidates must meet specific age and certification requirements.

Benefits

Excellent retirement benefits

Yearly pay increases

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Possession of a current driver's license.
• Willingness to attain POST certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct proactive police patrols of the State Capitol Complex.
• Investigate crimes and enforce state and local laws.
• Complete DPS Police specific training provided by the Louisiana State Police.

Skills

Public Safety

Law Enforcement

Emergency Response

Job description

This vacancy is located in the Capitol Detail Section in the Department of Public Safety and Corrections/Office of State Police located in East Baton Rouge Parish.

Capitol Detail – Officers assigned to these duties conduct proactive police patrols of the State Capitol Complex and downtown Baton Rouge. Officers enforce state and local laws and ordinances, conduct proactive traffic and criminal enforcement, investigate crimes, and prevent and deter unlawful activity. In addition to their police duties, officers frequently act as ambassadors of the state as they interact with visitors to our great state.

State Facilities Security - Officers assigned to these duties provide police protection to thousands of state employees and visitors throughout Louisiana. These officers enforce state and local laws and ordinances, conduct frequent security patrols, investigate crimes, and prevent and deter unlawful activity.

No experience or training is required.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must be at least 21 years of age.

Possession of a current driver's license.

Willingness and ability to attain a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.

An applicant who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or a felony, or who is under indictment on a felony charge will be disqualified by the hiring agency until relief from the disabilities imposed by state and federal laws is granted.The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .Job Duties:
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

Learns about law enforcement activities designed to impact public safety services.

Learns about crash investigation, traffic and criminal enforcement, defensive tactics, firearms use, and constitutional law.

Learns about how to investigate complaints, write reports, and provide public safety service.

Learns about protocols for emergency response during large scale events, disasters, and other events with statewide impact.

Learns protocol for investigations of criminal complaints.

Trains for certification in emergency vehicle operation, firearms, defense tactics, crash investigation, officer survival, de-escalation, leadership, enforcement of traffic and criminal laws, as well as other pertinent training courses.

Completes DPS Police specific training provided by the Louisiana State Police Training Academy or DPS Police Instructors

Position-Specific Details:

This posting may be used to fill a probational appointment, job appointment, or promotional opportunity.

As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a DPS Police Cadet, Officer, Sr. Officer, or Corporal, depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.

These positions are located at the DPS Police Capitol Detail and DPS Police – State Facilities Security

Applicants must live within 75 miles of their assigned location. Applicants who do not meet the residency requirements will be rejected.

The location is:

Capitol Detail and State Facilities Security - 1835 N. River Road Baton Rouge, LA 70802

When you submit an application, you will be applying for all of these positions. If selected, you will be assigned to any of these locations based on the needs of the Department. During the interview process, you will indicate your preference of section Commanders will consider this when making hiring recommendations. Typical job duties include:

Applicants must be able to qualify with firearms, complete advanced driver and weapons training, pass a thorough background investigation, and meet all annual training requirements.

Starting pay is determined by your level of experience according to the following schedule:

DPS Cadet (0-3 years of law enforcement experience. No minimum experience is required) - $42,016 per year

DPS Officer (3 years as a POST-certified police officer with the power of arrest) - $ 49,670 per year

DPS Senior Officer (4 years as a POST-certified police officer with the power of arrest) - $ 53,144

Experienced officers who are POST Certified may be hired at up to $31.17 an hour ($64,834 per year). Only well-qualified applicants with additional certifications and more than 10 years of service will qualify for this starting pay rate.

The DPS Police is a great place to enjoy a career in law enforcement. In addition to specialized training, equipment, and deployment for special events throughout Louisiana, officers have excellent retirement benefits. Officers are also eligible for yearly pay increases and can reach a maximum pay according to this schedule:

DPS Corporal (automatic promotion after 3 years as a Senior Officer – Maximum yearly salary - $92,851

DPS Sergeant (competitive promotion process) - Maximum yearly salary - $99,362

DPS Lieutenant (competitive promotion process) - Maximum yearly salary -$113,755

DPS Police Captain (competitive promotion process) - Maximum yearly salary - $130,250

For more information on these positions, please email [e-mail] or visit https://lsp.org/about/leadershipsections/special-operations/dps-police/

Applicants must have a Civil Service test score for 2100–PSE (Protective Services Exam) in order to be considered for this vacancy. If you do not have a score prior to applying to this posting, it may result in your application not being considered.

Applicants who are POST-certified are exempt from taking the 2100–PSE (Protective Services Exam) test in accordance to Civil Service Rule 22.8(e) but you must choose this test exemption on state-wide question #4 The applicant’s POST certification shall not be under suspension or pending a revocation hearing.

How to apply:

To apply for this vacancy, click on the Apply link and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process by selecting the 'Applications' link after logging into their account.

The Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Public Safety Services, is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide.

Applications without the education and/or work experience sections completed will be considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF COMPLETING ALL SECTIONS OF THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Department of Public Safety
ATTN: Human Resources/Kristin Garcia

P.O. BOX 66614
Baton Rouge, LA 70896
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]

If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you have a disability and need a special accommodation