Police Officer 1

State of Louisiana; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern University at Shreveport is seeking candidates for the Police Officer 1 role on a flexible schedule across five campus sites, including an apartment complex. The position offers entry-level opportunities with a starting annual rate of $35,000, subject to qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities include patrols, incident response, logging activities, and supporting campus events. Applicants must meet basic requirements and be willing to obtain POST certification.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Possession of a current Louisiana driver's license.
• Willingness to attain POST certification.
• Felony conviction or indictment disqualifies until relief granted.

Responsibilities

• Provides foot or mobile security patrol and enforces parking regulations across five campus sites and an apartment complex.
• Responds to emergencies and provides assistance via radio dispatch.
• Maintains logs of radio, telephone, and teletype activity; monitors alarm systems and police radio frequencies.
• Prepares daily activity reports and vehicle logs.
• Provides security for campus-wide events and activities.

Job description

Southern University at Shreveport Louisiana (SUSLA) is one of five campuses within the Southern University System, the nation’s only historically Black university system. SUSLA serves approximately 3,180 undergraduate students and employs over 400 full- and part-time faculty and staff.

Located on more than 100 acres on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, the university offers 33 undergraduate degree programs and awards approximately 350 degrees annually.

In addition to the main campus, SUSLA operates the Southern University at Shreveport Downtown Metro Center, which provides advanced allied health programs, and the Southern University at Shreveport Aerospace Technology Center located at the Shreveport Downtown Airport, home to FAA-approved aerospace technology and maintenance programs.

Southern University Police Department is seeking driven applicants who are ready to begin or advance their career in a campus law enforcement enviroment. Join a team dedicated to protecting the university community while developing valuable law enforcement skills in a dynamic campus enviroment.

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

• Provides foot or mobile security patrol and enforces parking regulations across five campus sites and an apartment complex.
• Responds to emergencies and provide assistance as required through radio dispatch.
• Maintains logs of radio, telephone, and teletype activity, and monitor alarm systems and other police radio frequencies.
• Prepare daily activity reports and vehicle logs.
• Provide security for campus-wide events and activities.

Position - Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment

Career Progression: Entry/Probationary Level to Experienced Patrol

Work Schedule

• 5:30 AM-1:30 PM
• 1:30 PM-9:30 PM
• 9:30 PM-5:30 AM
• Hours are subject to change.

Compensation: The Police Officer 1 offers a entrance rate of $35,000 annually. This is the minimum compensation that may be offered. The job title and salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Contact Information

La Toya Wilson

Southern University at Shreveport

3050 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive

Shreveport, LA 71107

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Criminal background check and reference verification is required.

Southern University at Shreveport is an equal opportunity employer