Police Officer 3

Louisiana State University at Alexandria; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition exemption

Job summary

Louisiana State University at Alexandria (LSUA) is seeking a Police Officer 3 to provide a full range of police services with emphasis on enforcement of laws, investigations, and emergency response across LSUA campuses. The role includes supervisory duties as needed and involvement in complex investigations and crime prevention programs.

Applicants must have at least two years of law enforcement experience, a valid POST certification or eligibility, and a current Louisiana driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Two years of law enforcement experience.
• Civil Service test scores for 2100-Protective Services Exam required unless exempted.
• POST certification may be required.
• Minimum age 18 and possession of a Louisiana driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Protect lives and property through patrols and enforcement of laws and university regulations.
• Conduct investigations and assist external law enforcement agencies when appropriate.
• Enforce parking and traffic regulations and campus rules; issue tickets and direct traffic as needed.
• Provide first aid and emergency assistance; participate in safety committees and campus operations.
• Maintain records, reports, and important information related to incidents and investigations.

Skills

Law enforcement experience

Job description

About Us

Louisiana State University of Alexandria is a publicly supported institution that provides undergraduate level college education to the citizens of Central Louisiana. The university is a unit of the LSU System and operates under the auspices of the Louisiana Board of Regents. LSUA is located in Rapides Parish. All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated). If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.

Position Details

Job Posting Title: Police Officer 3

Position Type: Classified

Department: LSUA FA - Police - Uniform Patrol (Albert M Brown (00009252) (Inherited), Donald Wayne Collins (On Leave) (00004194) (Inherited))

Work Location: LSU - Alexandria

Pay Grade: Classified Protective Services

Job Description

POLICE OFFICER 3 PS110 $40,082 - $81,099 Range SER $21.27 an hour** Minimum/SER: $21.27/hr. 1st Quartile: $24.20/hr. Midpoint: $29.13/hr. 3rd Quartile: $34.06/hr. Maximum: $38.99/hr. **Applicant will be eligible for the Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $21.27 per hour.

Function of Work

To provide a full range of police services with a primary emphasis on enforcement of laws, investigations of crimes and accidents, and providing emergency services and crime prevention programs; may serve as assistant shift supervisor by overseeing the full range of police services on an assigned shift.

Level of Work

Advanced.

Supervision Received

General from a higher-level police official. Other reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.

Supervision Exercised

May serve as a lead worker over lower-level police officers on an assigned shift.

Location of Work

Statewide.

Job Distinctions

Differs from Police Officer 2 by the presence of routine involvement in complex investigations, intelligence gathering, and surveillance operations. Differs from Police Sergeant by the absence of direct supervisory responsibility.

Examples of Work

EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED. May serve on a hazardous materials or crisis intervention response team and routinely investigate serious crimes and accidents. Protects lives and property with primary emphasis on enforcement of laws, investigations of crimes and accidents, and providing emergency services and crime prevention programs. Intervenes in complex matters requiring criminal investigation and collection of evidence, arrests, and testimony in court. Works special assignments involving large crowd control operations, surveillance activities, intelligence gathering activities, and matters involving fire safety, environmental safety, hazardous materials, and selective enforcement programs. May serve as an assistant shift supervisor.

Qualification Requirements

Two years 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. The maximum substitution allowed is 60 semester hours which substitutes for two years of experience.

Applicants must have Civil Service test scores for 2100-Protective Services Exam (PSE) in order to be considered for this vacancy unless exempted by Civil Service rule or policy. If you do not have a score prior to applying to this posting, it may result in your application not being considered. Applicants without a current test score can apply to take the test here: https://jobs.la.gov/TestInformation/TestingProcess.aspx Passing score on the 2100-PSE (Protective Services Exam) required. Applicants must be P.O.S.T. certified. Please attach a copy of completed P.O.S.T. Certificate.

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. May be required to qualify annually with a firearm. For some positions, applicant must be eligible for bond. NOTE: 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 an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• 40% Protecting lives and property through active foot (brisk walk or running capacity) and mobile patrol (possibilities of driving at accelerated speeds), and through physical defensive tactics and take down maneuvers using necessary equipment such as hand to hand combat, chemical agents, baton, taser, gun, handcuffs (and any other law enforcement equipment necessary), with the primary emphasis on enforcement of laws and University regulations, investigations of crimes and accidents by retaining important information and facts by memory that are related to the incident at hand and the keeping and processing of records, documents, and information in files of importance.
• 20% Conducting investigations, including criminal investigations, and collecting evidence regarding thefts, harassment, assaults, accidents, etc. retaining this information by memory and/or physical documentation. Assisting Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office, the Louisiana State Police, and other law enforcement agencies during emergencies and/.or with criminal investigations where appropriate. Arresting and transporting subjects to and from the Police Department and to the proper holding facility, detaining subjects for questioning.
• 20% Enforcing parking and traffic regulations and campus regulations. Issuing tickets to parking violators, speeders, etc. Wheel locking for repeat offenders. Directing traffic when appropriate. Rendering courtesy assistance to the public. Patrolling through student and staff parking lots making sure that all vehicles have the proper decals and current tags and are in the proper parking areas. Assist staff, students in cases of locked vehicles, flat tires (by calling wreckers assistance) and/or dead batteries.
• 10% Providing first aid and emergency assistance to faculty, staff, students, and the general public. Serving on the First Aid Team and the Campus Safety Committee. Escorting (by vehicle) First Responders and/or Ambulance services to on-campus medical emergencies. Reporting obstructions in the streets or sidewalks, holes, leaking or faulty utility services, or other unusual conditions that might endanger the public safety. Providing armed escort services during registrations and other peak periods by vehicle or foot for what may be necessary. Appear in court as a witness and testifying on previous complaints and/or arrests by retaining important detailed information concerning the events relating to a particular case.
• 5% Maintaining a close working relationship with the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office, the Louisiana State Police, and other law enforcement agencies. LSUA University Police Department has communication radios that provide 24-hour contact with the 911 Emergency Communication Centers for the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office, Louisiana State Police, fire departments, ambulance services, and other local emergency agencies.
• 5% Be self-motivated to wok unsupervised, working alone during routine/emergency patrol maneuvers. Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

None

Special Instructions

Special Instructions Questions or concerns about your application should be directed to LSUA Human Resources at 318-473-6401 or [e-mail].

Posting Information

Posting Date: November10, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): November18, 2026

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSUA offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Equal Opportunity Statement

LSUA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Contact Information

Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 318-473-6401 or emailed [e-mail]

About LSU

LSU includes institutions, facilities and programs in each of Louisiana’s 64 parishes, and its campuses stretch the length of the state from New Orleans to Shreveport. Each institution plays a vital role in preparing students to incorporate new knowledge and technologies into their daily lives. LSU researchers across Louisiana are working on developing a wide-range of innovations to improve quality of life by studying issues such as disease management, advance medical treatments, obesity, coastal protection, hurricane preparedness, energy, natural resource management and agriculture, among others. Louisiana’s Flagship University is a land-, sea- and space-grant institution with academic programs in all areas of science, engineering, humanities, arts and social sciences. The University comprises of nine institutions: Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College (“LSU”), the premier flagship university for the state, which include the Paul M. Hebert Law Center and the School of Veterinary Medicine Louisiana State University at Alexandria Louisiana State University at Eunice Louisiana State University at Shreveport LSU Health Sciences Center – New Orleans LSU Health Science Center – Shreveport The Health Care Services Division Louisiana State University Agricultural Center Pennington Biomedical Research Center Any other college, university, school, institution, or program now or hereafter under the supervision and management of the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College In implementing its mission, LSU is committed to: Offering a broad array of undergraduate degree programs and extensive graduate research opportunities designed to attract and educate highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students; Employing faculty who are excellent teacher-scholars, nationally competitive in research and creative activities, and who contribute to a world-class knowledge base that is transferable to educational, professional, cultural, and economic enterprises; and Using its extensive resources to solve economic, environmental, and social challenges.