Police Officer 3

State of Louisiana; Alexandria (LA); Presencial; USD 29.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The State of Louisiana is seeking qualified police officers to perform a full range of policing duties across the state, with emphasis on enforcing laws, investigations, emergencies, and crime prevention. The role may involve serving as an assistant shift supervisor and participating in special assignments.

Applicants must meet Civil Service requirements, hold POST certification, and meet age and licensing prerequisites.

Formación

• Two years of experience in law enforcement work.
• P.O.S.T. certified.
• Possession of a current Louisiana driver's license.
• Active Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification may be required.
• Felony conviction or indictment disqualification.
• Possible annual firearm qualification requirement.
• Bond eligibility for some positions.
• Experience substitution: every 30 semester hours substitutes for one year of experience; max substitution 60 hours (two years).

Responsabilidades

• Provide a full range of police services with emphasis on enforcement of laws, investigations, emergencies, and crime prevention.
• Assist as assistant shift supervisor by overseeing an assigned shift.
• Duties include investigations, traffic control, budgeting, and community safety programs.
• May serve on hazardous materials or crisis intervention response teams.

Descripción del empleo

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Two years of experience in law enforcement work.

Applicants must be P.O.S.T. certified.

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.

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.

Special Entrance Rate & Salary

Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $21.27 per hour. Minimum/SER: $21.27/hr. 1st Quartile: $24.20/hr. Midpoint: $29.13/hr. 3rd Quartile: $34.06/hr. Maximum: $38.99/hr.

PS110 $40,082 - $81,099

PS110 $40,082 - $72,155

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; or to 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.

Supervision Exercised

None. 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-A by routine involvement in complex investigations, intelligence gathering, and surveillance operations.

Differs from Police Officer 3 by the presence of certain regularly occurring duties as listed on the allocation criteria memo.

Differs from Police Sergeant-A by the absence of supervisory responsibility.

Job Duties And Other Information

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 serious and 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.

Duties and Responsibilities for Police Officer 3

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.

• Officers must qualify yearly at the firing range with their duty weapons (gun) and shoot a qualifying score of a 96 or better.

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 work unsupervised, working alone during routine/emergency patrol maneuvers. Other duties as assigned.

Background Check and Drug Screen

Background Check and Drug Screen will be required.

Louisiana State Government Opportunities

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.

As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:

Insurance Coverage

More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave

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

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement

State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):

• 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

Additional Information

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.

Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.