POLICE OFFICER 2

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 48,420,000 - 65,509,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge seeks a Police Officer 2 to protect lives and property through active patrols, provide first aid, enforce regulations, and manage crowd control at events. The role requires basic law enforcement experience and a Louisiana driver’s license, with POST certification possibly needed.

Appointment type is probational and compensation includes a special entrance rate of $19.88 per hour. Background checks and references are required.

Qualifications

• One year of law enforcement experience.
• Experience substitutions: 30 semester hours per year of experience.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
• Louisiana driver’s license required; POST certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Enforces local, state and federal laws through foot and mobile patrols; provides crowd and traffic control; delivers emergency services and writes reports.
• May serve as assistant shift supervisor.
• Investigates serious crimes and accidents; may testify in court.
• Conducts crime prevention programs and work on special assignments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Law enforcement experience

Job description

About This Job

The mission of Southern University and A&M College, an Historically Black, 1890 land-grant institution, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is to provide a student-focused teaching and learning environment that creates global leadership opportunities for a diverse student population where teaching, research, service, scholarly and creative expectations for students and faculty are achieved through the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs offered at the institution via different instructional modalities and via public service.

Police Officer 2

Southern University and A&M College is looking for a Police Officer 2 to protect lives and property through active foot and mobile security patrols. This position must provide first aid and emergency services, enforce parking and traffic regulations, provide crowd control at special events, prevent interference with normal operations, and direct traffic.

Minimum Qualifications

One year of law enforcement experience.

Experience Substitution

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.

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

Job Duties

• Enforces local, state and federal laws through foot and mobile patrols. Provide crowd control and traffic control. Provide emergency services. Make arrests and prepare necessary paperwork.


• May serve as an assistant shift supervisor


• May investigate serious crimes and accidents. May testify in court.


• Conducts crime prevention programs. Work special assignments


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational

Compensation: THERE IS A SPECIAL ENTRANCE RATE OF $19.88/HOURLY FOR THE POLICE OFFICER 2

Criminal background check and reference verification is required.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Mikhale R. Williams

Southern University and A&M College

P.O. Box 10400

Baton Rouge, LA 70813

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

The Southern University System (System) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. The System does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the SUS. Please inform [e-mail] if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in this application process.

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.

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

• 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

Retirement

• 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

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