Police Officer 1/2

Southeastern Louisiana University; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeastern Louisiana University is hiring Police Officer 1/2 in a training series that can place you as Officer 1 or Officer 2 based on qualifications. Officer 1 requires no experience; Officer 2 requires one year of law enforcement experience and the ability to substitute college credit for experience.

Current salaries are $18.58/hr for Officer 1 and $19.88/hr for Officer 2. Applicants must have a Civil Service test score (2100-PSE-Protective Services Exam) and meet age, license, and POST

Qualifications

• One year of law enforcement experience is required for Police Officer 2.
• No experience required for Police Officer 1.
• Must meet age, driver’s license, and POST certification requirements.

Skills

Law enforcement experience

Job description

Police Officer 1/2

Police Officer 1/2 is a training series position that will allow applicants to be hired as a Police Officer 1 or Police Officer 2 based on qualifications.

• Police Officer 1: No experience required.
• Police Officer 2: One year of experience in law enforcement work.
• Current Salary Police Officer 1: $18.58/hr SER
• Current Salary Police Officer 2: $19.88/hr SER

When applying, you should list all Education and Work Experience on this application. When listing your Work Experience, indicate if the job was full-time or part-time and what percentage of time you spent on each of the duties listed. This information will be used to determine if you meet the Minimum Qualifications of the position. If complete information is not listed, it may result in your application not being considered. *Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application.

Applicants must have a current Civil Service test score for 2100-PSE-Protective Services Exam for Law Enforcement in order to be considered for this vacancy unless exempted by Civil Service rule or policy. If you do not have a test score prior to applying to this posting, it may result in your application not being considered. Applicants without current test scores can apply to take the test at https://jobs.civilservice.louisiana.gov.

Minimum Qualifications

One year of law enforcement experience.

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will substitute for one year of the required experience.

Necessary Special Requirements

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
• Possession of a current Louisiana driver's license.
• Possession of an active Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification may be required.
• 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.

Notes

All classified jobs in State service with police officer and wildlife enforcement titles qualify as law enforcement. Jobs outside State service that will qualify as law enforcement are those performed while commissioned with the power of arrest. Military police in the armed services are law enforcement; security/guard duty is NOT qualifying. NOTE: Any college hours or degree must be from a school accredited by one of the following regional accrediting bodies: the Middle States Commission on Higher Education; the New England Association of Schools and Colleges; the Higher Learning Commission; the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities; the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

Close Date November 29, 2026. Please Note: Applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the posting close date to ensure consideration.

Southeastern Louisiana University is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect and appreciation of differences in individuals. Southeast Louisiana University is also designated as a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials.

Southeastern Louisiana University is the state's third-largest public university, boasting over 15,500 students who come from nearly 50 nations and all 50 states. The university offers more than 150 programs of study across five colleges that focus on hands‑on learning. With a small-town location, personal attention to students and a close‑knit community of engaged learners, we feel like a small college. We are passionate about our students, providing them with a challenging college experience that empowers them with a lifelong education.

Southeastern Louisiana University’s core values are focused on providing a caring personal environment and an academic environment of excellence. We work to lead the educational, economic and cultural development of the region with educational programs based on vital and evolving curricula that address emerging priorities and needs of the state and the students it serves.

Southeastern Louisiana University is an AA/ADA/EEO employer. Southeast Louisiana University may require a criminal background check to be conducted on candidate(s) selected for hire and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials.

HR Contact If you have questions about this position, the application process or need special accommodations, please call the Human Resources Office at [phone] or send an email to [e-mail].