Police Officer 1-2

State of Louisiana; Jackson (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance Coverage

Parental Leave

Holidays and Leave

Retirement Plans

Job summary

State of Louisiana, through ELMHS in Jackson, LA, is seeking a Police Officer to serve as campus law enforcement and first responder, ensuring safety of hospital grounds. Responsibilities include responding to emergencies, patrolling, investigating incidents, and preparing detailed reports.

Position offers opportunities for progression; requires willingness to obtain POST certification and maintain license. Applicants must meet age and licensing requirements as described in the posting.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Possession of a current Louisiana driver's license.
• Willingness and ability to attain a POST certification.
• Felony conviction may disqualify until relief granted.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a first responder responsible for law enforcement and campus safety.
• Provide emergency services by responding to calls and investigating incidents on ELMHS grounds.
• Patrol hospital grounds, write incident reports, and ensure security of facilities.
• Prepare daily reports including hourly rounds, building checks, and gate entrances; coordinate with Police Sergeant.
• Control pedestrian and vehicular traffic by placing barricades and directing traffic; issue parking citations as needed.
• Conduct parking and traffic surveys and respond to emergencies affecting traffic control.

Job description

About This Job

Division: Within the EOC Department at ELMHS, Located in Jackson, LA

The Mission of ELMHS is to provide mental health evaluation, treatment, habilitation, and consultation for adults. Programs include inpatient interventions, jail-based evaluations, supervised group home and residential programs, forensic evaluation, care, custody, and aftercare; intermediate and long-term psychiatric services are coordinated with the total system of care in Louisiana

ELMHS is looking for a motivated, detail-oriented, and positive individual to join our team as a Police Officer! The selected candidate will serve as a campus law enforcement first responder, ensuring the safety and security of hospital grounds by responding to emergencies, conducting patrols, investigating incidents, enforcing traffic and parking regulations, and preparing detailed incident and daily activity reports.

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

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

Job Duties

Job Duties and Other Information

In This Role, You Will:

• Serve as a first responder who is responsible for law enforcement and the safety on campus.
• Provide emergency services by responding to assist calls and investigating accidents/incidents that occur on ELMHS Grounds.
• Patrol hospital grounds to detect unusual activity, with also writing incident reports.
• Prepare daily reports on all routine work, such as hourly rounds, building checks, sally ports, or gate entrances; confers with Police Sergeant as necessary.
• Control and direct pedestrian and vehicular traffic by erecting, moving, and removing barricades, temporary signs, and ribbons for parking and traffic control and issues traffic citations and parking violations
• Perform parking and traffic surveys, respond to various emergencies and problems that impact traffic control, and provide explanation of complex and unique traffic and parking regulations.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Detail

Career Progression: This position will be filled as a Police Officer 1 or 2 depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate(s)

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Leigh Moore

ELMHS HR

[e-mail]

225-634-0680

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

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 https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave

Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave

State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• 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 (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others