Police Officer 1/2/3

State of Louisiana; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

LSU Health Shreveport is seeking a Police Officer 1/2/3 for the University Police Department in Shreveport, LA. The role involves armed police duties, patrolling campus properties, and serving as the vehicle patrol officer on a shift.

Ideal candidates should be committed to courtesy and excellence in community policing. The position requires no prior experience but a valid Louisiana driver's license and POST certification within the future. Salary is determined by qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• No experience or training required.
• Possession of a current Louisiana driver's license.
• Willingness to attain Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.
• Felony conviction or active indictment disqualifies the applicant.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the vehicle patrol officer on a shift.
• Liaises with local police patrols and sheriff’s deputies on incidents on or adjacent LSU Health Sciences Center and Ochsner Health property.
• Conducts DWI and reckless driving traffic enforcement.
• Backs up City Police and Sheriff’s Patrols responding to criminal activity on or near LSU Health Sciences Center and Ochsner Health property.

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 youARE COMMITTEDto COURTESYAND EXCELLENCEand 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:

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• 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

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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