Police Officer 1

Southern University and A&M College: Baton Rouge; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, seeks a Police Officer 1 to protect lives and property through patrols, crowd and traffic control, and emergency services. No prior experience or training is required.

The position features a probationary appointment with a special entrance rate of $18.58 hourly and opportunities to develop essential public safety skills within a major university setting.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Possession of a current Louisiana driver's license.
• Willingness and ability to attain a POST certification.
• An applicant who has been convicted of a felony or is under indictment will be disqualified until relief is granted.

Responsibilities

• Enforces local, State and Federal laws through foot and mobile patrols; provide crowd control and traffic control; provide emergency services.
• May investigate serious crimes and accidents; may testify in court; prepares reports on activities.
• May intervene to restore order and protect persons or property; perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

The mission of Southern University and A&M College, an Historically Black, 1890 land-grant institution, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is to provide a student-focused teaching and learning environment that creates global leadership opportunities for a diverse student population where teaching, research, service, scholarly and creative expectations for students and faculty are achieved through the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs offered at the institution via different instructional modalities and via public service.

Southern University and A&M College is looking for a Police Officer 1 to protect the lives and property through active foot and mobile security patrols. This position must provide first aid and emergency services, enforce parking and traffic regulations, provide crowd control at special events and prevents interference with normal operations and directs traffic. 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.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

• Enforces local, State and Federal laws through foot and mobile patrols. Provide crowd control and traffic control. Provide emergency services.
• May investigate serious crimes and accidents. May testify in court. Prepares reports on activities.
• May be required to intervene in situations to restore order, prevent interference with normal operations, and to protect persons or property.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational

Compensation: This position has a special entrance rate (SER) of $18.58 hourly.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Mikhale R. Williams

Southern University and A&M College

P.O. Box 10400

Baton Rouge, LA 70813

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

The Southern University System (System) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities.

The System does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the SUS. Please inform [e-mail] if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in this application process.

Criminal background check and reference verification is required.