POLICE OFFICER 1

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Louisiana is seeking entry-level police officers to conduct security patrols and enforce regulations statewide. This position requires a Louisiana driver's license and the ability to achieve POST certification. Candidates will enjoy a range of benefits, including health insurance and retirement options.

Benefits

Insurance Coverage

Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid

Paid Holidays

Sick and Annual Leave

Retirement Plans available

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Possession of a current Louisiana driver's license.
• Willingness and ability to attain a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct foot and mobile security patrols.
• Enforce parking and traffic regulations.
• Prepare reports on activities.

Job description

Department : Southern University-Shreveport

Opening Date : 01 / 14 / 2025

About this Job

Applicants must have Civil Service test scores for 9500-LEAPS in order to be considered for this vacancy unless exempted by Civil Service rule or policy. If you do not have a score prior to applying to this posting, it may result in your application not being considered.

Applicants without a current test score can apply to take the test

To apply for this vacancy, click on the Apply link above 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. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

• Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

For further information about this vacancy contact :

Contact Information :

Quiana B. Skidmore

Southern University at Shreveport

3050 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive

Shreveport, LA 71107

Phone : [phone]

Fax : [phone]

Criminal background check and reference verification is required.

Southern University at Shreveport is an equal opportunity employer

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

No experience or training is required.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Possession of a current Louisiana driver's license.

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

An applicant who has been convicted of a felony or who is under indictment on a felony charge will be disqualified until relief from the disabilities imposed by state and federal laws is granted.

Job Specification

FUNCTION OF WORK :

To protect lives and property by conducting foot and mobile security patrols, enforcing parking and traffic regulations, rendering emergency services, investigating minor crimes, and making arrests when necessary. Provides a limited range of police services.

LEVEL OF WORK : Entry.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED :

General from a higher-level police official. Other reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED :

None.

LOCATION OF WORK : Statewide.

JOB DISTINCTIONS :

Differs from Police Officer 2 by the absence of experienced level duties.

Job Duties and Other Information

EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

Provides foot or mobile security patrol and enforces parking regulations.

Responds to emergencies and renders assistance as required.

Prepares reports on activities.

Provides crowd and traffic control at special events; may be required to intervene in situations utilizing force if necessary to make an arrest, restore order, prevent interference with normal operations, and to protect persons or property.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program :

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at

Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at

Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year :

• New Year's Day

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,

Good Friday,

Memorial Day,

Independence Day,

Labor Day,

Veteran's Day,

Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to) :

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system

Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (),

Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others

Have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail / prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge?

If 'YES', give the law enforcement authority (city police, sheriff, FBI, etc), the offense, place and disposition of case. If 'NO', enter N / A.

According to State Civil Service rule 22.8, applicants who possess a Louisiana Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification will be exempt from the Protective Services Exam (PSE).Do you currently possess a Louisiana POST Certification?

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