POLICE OFFICER 1 (CPG)

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Baton Rouge Community College seeks a part-time Police Officer 1/2/3 in the Public Safety Department to ensure campus safety for students, faculty, staff and visitors on BRCC's campus. No experience required.

BRCC is committed to safeguarding life and property through patrols, enforcement, and rapid response. A Louisiana driver’s license and willingness to obtain POST certification are required; a background check will be performed.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Possession of a current Louisiana driver's license.
• Willingness and ability to attain a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.
• An applicant with a felony conviction or indictment will be disqualified until relief is granted.

Responsibilities

• Protect life and property through active foot patrols and mobile patrols, enforcing laws and public safety regulations.
• Report infractions of rules, major crimes or disturbances within assigned areas and take necessary actions.
• Investigate accidents, enforce parking and traffic regulations and campus regulations; issue citations; provide first aid and emergency services as needed.
• Interview employees and the public in serious matters requiring criminal investigations, evidence collection, arrest and testimony in court.
• Work on special assignments involving large crowd control, surveillance, intelligence gathering; conduct crime prevention and security programs and direct traffic.
• Qualify annually with firearms.
• Maintain log of radio, telephone, and wireless communications and monitor alarm systems and police frequencies.
• Operate police network computers and dispatch officers; write reports and assist supervisors with information for reports.

Job description

Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) seeks to fill the position of a part-time Police Officer 1,2,3 located within the Public Safety Department to ensure the safety and security of students, faculty, staff, and visitors BRCC's campus. 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:

• Protect life and property through active foot patrols, and mobile patrols, enforcing laws & public safety regulations.
• Report infractions of rules, major crimes or disturbances within assigned areas & take necessary actions.
• Investigates accidents, enforces parking & traffic regulations & campus regulations. Issues citations as needed; Provide first aid & emergency services as necessary.
• Interviews employees & public in serious & complex matters requiring criminal investigations, collections of evidence, arrest & testimony in court.
• Works on special assignments involving large crowd control operations, surveillance activities, intelligence gathering activities; Conduct crime prevention & security programs, guard services & direct traffic.
• Qualifies annually with firearms.
• Maintain log of radio, telephone, and wireless communication activities, and monitor alarm systems and other police radio frequencies.
• Operates police network computers and dispatches police officers in response to calls; Write reports and other paperwork to document duties performed; Assist supervisors with compiling information for various reports to be submitted to the Vice-Chancellor etc.

Position-Specific Details:

• Appointment Type: Hires made from this posting will be filled as a Police Officer 1/2/3 (CPG)
• Compensation:Anticipated starting salary will be commensurate with education and work experience. For more information about Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC), visit http://www.mybrcc.edu/

A criminal background check will be required of all selected applicants. An offer of employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment background check.

Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability:

As an executive branch state agency, the Baton Rouge Community College is required by La. R.S. 46:2597 to establish annual strategies and goals related to the employment of individuals with disabilities. In order to effectively measure and report our progress to this end, La. R.S. 46:2597 requires us to ask employees if they have a disability or have ever had a disability. Because a person may become disabled at any time, we ask all our employees to update their information at least every five (5) years.

• Identifying yourself as an individual with a disability is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so (if applicable). Your answer will be maintained confidentially. Completing the form will not negatively impact you in any way. For more information about this form or the Americans with Disabilities Act, visit the Office of the State Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator’s website at https://www.doa.la.gov/doa/office-of-state-ada-coordinator/

Career Progression:

This position may be filled as a Police Officer 1/2/3 (CPG)

Lisa Parker
Office of Human Resources
Baton Rouge Community College
201 Community College Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
[e-mail]

BRCC is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.