Police Officer 3

LSU Health Sciences Center-Shreveport; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

LSU Health Shreveport invites applications for a Police Officer 3 within the University Police Department. The role entails armed patrol duties, liaison work with local law enforcement, and responding to incidents on university and partner properties.

It requires disciplined, ethical conduct and the ability to operate as a vehicle patrol officer on shift. Ideal candidates have two years of law enforcement experience, a Louisiana driver’s license, and POST certification may be required.

Qualifications

• Two years of law enforcement experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the vehicle patrol officer on a shift.
• Primary liaison with local police patrols and sheriff’s deputies concerning incidents happening on or adjacent LSU Health Sciences Center and Ochsner Health property during the shift.
• Conducts DWI and reckless driving traffic enforcement.
• Backs up City Police and Sheriff’s Patrols responding to criminal activity adjacent LSU Health Sciences Center and Ochsner Health property.

Skills

Law enforcement experience

DWI enforcement

Job description

At LSU Health Shreveport, our mission is to advance health professions through excellence in education, research, and service. We expect only the best.

We’re looking for a Police Officer 3 to join our University Police Department. The incumbent performs responsible and physically demanding armed police, law enforcement, and protective services duties by patrolling LSU Health Sciences Center and Ochsner Health and surrounding properties. This role serves as the vehicle patrol officer on a shift. Primary liaison with local police patrols and sheriff’s deputies concerning incidents happening on or adjacent LSU Health Sciences Center and Ochsner Health property during the shift.

If you ARE COMMITTED to COURTESY and EXCELLENCE and to the philosophy of community policing, this could be the opportunity for you!

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

• Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
• Acting Decisively: The ability to make timely, confident decisions using sound reason.
• Acting with Ethics and Integrity: The ability to make choices that reflect ethical standards, integrity, and honesty, regardless of circumstances or personal benefit.

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.

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 Duties:

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Serves as the vehicle patrol officer on a shift.
• Primary liaison with local police patrols and sheriff’s deputies concerning incidents happening on or adjacent LSU Health Sciences Center and Ochsner Health property during the shift.
• Conducts DWI and reckless driving traffic enforcement.
• Backs up City Police and Sheriff’s Patrols responding to criminal activity adjacent LSU Health Sciences Center and Ochsner Health property.

Position-Specific Details:

Full-time position: Up to 40 hours.

Location: Shreveport, Louisiana

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Appointment Type: This position will be filled promotionally as a Job Appointment and is open for application to current permanent classified employees of LSU Health Shreveport only. Applications received from non-employees will not be considered.

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

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Kip Biddle, Coordinator UPD

LSU Health Shreveport

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

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