Police Officer 1/2/3

Grambling State University; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

LSU Health Shreveport is hiring a Police Officer 1/2/3 for the University Police Department in Shreveport, LA. The role involves armed law enforcement, protective services, and patrolling LSU Health Sciences Center and Ochsner Health properties, serving as the primary vehicle patrol officer on a shift.

Ideal candidates should be committed to courtesy, excellence, and community policing. Full-time position with up to 40 hours per week; compensation determined by qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• No prior experience or training required.
• Must be at least 18 years old, hold a Louisiana driver’s license, and be willing to obtain POST certification.

Responsibilities

• Serve as vehicle patrol officer on a shift.
• Coordinate with local police and sheriff’s deputies about incidents on LSU Health Sciences Center and Ochsner Health property.
• Conduct DWI and reckless driving traffic enforcement.
• Back up City Police and Sheriff’s Patrols during incidents on surrounding properties.

Skills

Accepting Direction

Acting Decisively

Ethics and Integrity

Job description

At LSU Health Shreveport, our mission is to advance health professions through excellence in education, research, and service. We expect only the best.

We’re looking for a Police Officer 1/2/3 to join our University Police Department. The incumbent performs responsible and physically demanding armed police, law enforcement, and protective services duties by patrolling LSU Health Sciences Center and Ochsner Health and surrounding properties. This role serves as the vehicle patrol officer on a shift. Primary liaison with local police patrols and sheriff’s deputies concerning incidents happening on or adjacent LSU Health Sciences Center and Ochsner Health property during the shift.

If you ARE COMMITTED to COURTESY AND EXCELLENCE and to the philosophy of community policing, this could be the opportunity for you!

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

• Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.


• Acting Decisively: The ability to make timely, confident decisions using sound reason.


• Acting with Ethics and Integrity: The ability to make choices that reflect ethical standards, integrity, and honesty, regardless of circumstances or personal benefit.

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:

• Serves as the vehicle patrol officer on a shift.


• Primary liaison with local police patrols and sheriff’s deputies concerning incidents happening on or adjacent LSU Health Sciences Center and Ochsner Health property during the shift.


• Conducts DWI and reckless driving traffic enforcement.


• Backs up City Police and Sheriff’s Patrols responding to criminal activity adjacent LSU Health Sciences Center and Ochsner Health property.

Position-Specific Details:

Full-time position: Up to 40 hours.

Location: Shreveport, Louisiana

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Appointment Type: Job Appointment

* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Kip Biddle, Coordinator UPD

LSU Health Shreveport

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

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