Police Officer

Overview

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. If you do not have a score prior to applying to this posting, it may result in your application not being considered.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link here: LSU job posting at LSU Alexandria Police Officer 3.

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

Questions or concerns about your application should be directed to LSUA Human Resources at  or HR .

Background Check and Drug Screen will be required.

Two years of experience in law enforcement work.

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. If you do not have a score prior to applying to this posting, it may result in your application not being considered.

Applicants without a current test score can apply to take the test here: 2100-PSE test information.

Passing score on the 2100-PSE (Protective Services Exam) required.

Applicants must be P.O.S.T. certified. Please attach a copy of completed P.O.S.T. Certificate.

• SUBSTITUTIONS:
  College training will substitute for the required experience on the basis of thirty semester hours for one year of experience.
• NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
  Must have attained eighteenth birthday at 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 time of appointment.
• For some positions, evidence of POST certification must be submitted at the time of the application.
• May be required to qualify annually with a firearm.
• For some positions, applicant must be eligible for bond.
• Note:
  
  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.
• Note:
  
  Any college hours or degree must be from a school accredited by one of the regional accrediting bodies listed.

• 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.
• Position level:
  Advanced;
  Supervision received 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:
  
  statewide.
• Job distinctions: differs from Police Officer 2-A and 3 by routine investigations, assignments, and supervisory responsibilities as described in the allocation criteria.
• May serve on a hazardous materials or crisis intervention response team and routinely investigates serious crimes and accidents.
• Protects lives and property with emphasis on enforcement, investigations, emergency services, and crime prevention programs.
• Intervenes in serious and complex matters requiring criminal investigation, evidence collection, arrests, and testimony in court.
• Works on special assignments involving large crowd control operations, surveillance, intelligence gathering, fire safety, environmental safety, hazardous materials, and selective enforcement programs.
• May serve as an assistant shift supervisor.

• Must List duties in decreasing order of importance/complexity. Total 100% knowledge or training must be indicated.
• Responsibility areas include: crime suppression on a large campus area with multiple…