Police Officer 3

Southeastern Louisiana University; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 57,859,000 - 64,058,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeastern Louisiana University Police Department is hiring a Police Officer 3. The position is assigned to Uniform Patrol and follows a 2-2-3 schedule with 6am-6pm or 6pm-6am shifts. Current salary: $21.27/hr.

Qualifications include two years of law enforcement experience; 18+ years old; Louisiana driver's license; and possible POST certification; firearms qualification may be required. Experience substitutions apply (30 semester hours = 1 year, up to 60 hours).

Qualifications

• Two years of law enforcement experience.
• Every 30 semester hours earned substitutes for one year of required experience.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
• Possession of a Louisiana driver's license.
• POST certification may be required at time of application.
• Felony conviction disqualifies an applicant.
• May be required to qualify annually with a firearm.

Skills

Law enforcement experience

POST test score

Job description

The southeastern Louisiana University's Police Department invites applications for the position of Police Officer 3. This position is assigned to Uniform Patrol and works a 2-2-3 schedule for either 6am-6pm or 6pm-6am depending on assigned shift. Current Salary: Police Officer 3: $21.27/hr SER.

Requirement

Two years of experience in law enforcement work.

Test Requirements

Applicants must have a current Civil Service test score for 2100-PSE-Protective Services Exam for Law Enforcement in order to be considered for this vacancy unless exempted by Civil Service rule or policy. If you do not have a test score prior to applying to this posting, it may result in your application not being considered. Applicants without current test scores can apply to take the test at https://jobs.civilservice.louisiana.gov

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

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 at the time of application.
• 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.

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 a school accredited by one of the following regional accrediting bodies: the Middle States Commission on Higher Education; the New England Association of Schools and Colleges; the Higher Learning Commission; the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities; the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

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Posting Close Date July 28, 2026

Please Note: Applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the posting close date to ensure consideration.

Southeastern Louisiana University is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect and appreciation of differences in individuals.

Southeastern is also designated as a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials.

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