Police Officer 3-A

ulsuno; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

LSU New Orleans seeks a Police Officer to provide a full range of law enforcement services citywide, with emphasis on enforcing laws, investigating crimes, and delivering emergency response. The role may include supervising an assigned shift and leading special operations when needed.

Applicants must have two years of law enforcement experience, eligibility for POST certification, and a valid LA driver’s license. A background check is likely part of the process.

Qualifications

• Two years of law enforcement experience.
• Experience substitution: every 30 semester hours substitutes for one year; max 60 semester hours substitutes for two years.
• Must be at least 18 years old; Louisiana driver's license; POST certification may be required; felony conviction disqualifies.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of police services with 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.
• Intervene in complex matters requiring criminal investigation, collection of evidence, arrests, and courtroom testimony.
• May serve on special assignments involving crowd control, surveillance, intelligence gathering, fire safety, environmental safety, hazardous materials, and selective enforcement programs.

Skills

Law enforcement experience

Criminal investigations

Evidence collection

Job description

Thank you for your interest in LSU New Orleans.

Once you start the application process, you will not be able to save your work, so you should collect all required information before you begin. The required information is listed below in the job posting.

You must complete all required portions of the application and attach the required documents in order to be considered for employment.

Department

Platoon B

Job Description

Job Description: Please note that this position requires current test scores for the 2100-PSE (Protective Services Exam) or a valid exemption. Information about registering for the Protective Services Exam can be found here.

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.

CORE COMPETENCIES

CORE COMPETENCIES HAVE NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED BY STATE CIVIL SERVICE FOR THIS JOB TITLE. MORE INFORMATION ON THE SCS COMPETENCY MODEL CAN BE FOUND HERE.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

• 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

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.
• 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.
• The full Civil Service Job Spec for this position can be found here.

Posting Close Date

October 20, 2026

Please Note: Applications must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on the Job Closing Date to ensure consideration.

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at LSU New Orleans may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

LSU New Orleans seeks to recruit a highly productive workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.