SUBR | POLICE OFFICER 1

Southern University System; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 21,116 - 30,075; Full time

Job summary

Southern University and A&M College is seeking a Security Officer to perform foot and mobile patrols, enforce parking and traffic regulations, render emergency services, investigate minor incidents, and make arrests when required.

The vacancy notes a Special Entrance Rate of $18.58 per hour and requires Civil Service test scores for the 2100-Protective Services Exam, unless exempted. Applicants may apply online and should monitor status.

Qualifications

• No experience or training is required.
• Criminal background check and reference verification are required.

Responsibilities

• Provides foot or mobile security patrols and enforces parking regulations.
• Responds to emergencies and renders assistance as required.
• Prepares reports on activities.
• Provides crowd and traffic control at events; may intervene to make an arrest or restore order.

Job description

THIS POSITION HAS A SPECIAL ENTRANCE RATE (SER) OF $18.58/HOURLY

Applicants must have Civil Service test scores for the 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 before applying to this posting, it may result in your application not being considered.

Applicants without current test scores can apply to take the test here.

To apply for this vacancy, complete an electronic application using the “Apply” link above, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

For further information about this vacancy, contact: Mikhale R. Williams, Southern University and A&M College, P.O. Box 10400, Baton Rouge, LA 70813, Phone: [phone], Fax: [phone]

Criminal background check and reference verification are required.

Southern University and A&M College is an equal opportunity employer.

Minimum Qualifications

No experience or training is required.

Necessary Special Requirements

• Must have attained the eighteenth birthday at the time of appointment.
• 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 possess a valid Louisiana driver's license at the time of appointment.
• May be required to complete a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) course.
• May be required to qualify annually with a firearm.
• For some positions, applicants must be eligible for a bond.

Function of Work

To protect lives and property by conducting foot and mobile security patrols, enforcing parking and traffic regulations, rendering emergency services, investigating minor crimes, and making arrests when necessary. Provides a limited range of police services.

Level of Work

Entry.

Supervision Received

General from a higher-level police official.

Supervision Exercised

None.

Location of Work

Statewide.

Job Distinctions

Differs from Police Officer 2-A by the absence of experienced-level duties.

Examples of Work

• Provides foot or mobile security patrol and enforces parking regulations.
• Responds to emergencies and renders assistance as required.
• Prepares reports on activities.
• Provides crowd and traffic control at special events; may be required to intervene in situations utilizing force if necessary to make an arrest, to restore order, prevent interference with normal operations, or to protect persons or property.