Police Officer

LSU Shreveport is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Police Officer 3 in the University Police Department
. This role involves performing advanced law enforcement duties and supporting supervisory functions to help ensure the safety and security of the campus community. We are looking for a highly skilled, dependable professional with strong judgment, leadership abilities, and a commitment to public safety and community-oriented policing.

• Building Trust: The ability to create a safe and supportive environment where others feel comfortable speaking up, sharing ideas, and acknowledging mistakes.
• Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
• Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.
• Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.
• Working Safely: The ability to maintain a safe work environment by following established safety rules, procedures, and practices.

Two years of law enforcement experience.

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.

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

• All activities, responses, and duties performed by any Certified Louisiana Police Officer. These could include and are not limited to patrol, investigations, court proceedings, evidence collection, mandatory departmental training, as well as the specific academic building and apartment building(s) assigned for direct oversight. Additionally, these may require the completion of these tasks to be done outside of the established work schedule for activities such as large outdoor events, or sports competitions.
• Efforts applied to Department-supported projects relating to Community Engagement. As with other tasks, these may have to be completed outside of the established work schedule. Examples of these might be National Night Out, self-defense courses offered to the campus and/or community.
• Essential Employee Response Notification - The understanding that all individuals are classified as an essential employee and should expect to work at some point during a weather-related event, an emergency on campus, or a pandemic.

• Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional
• Work Schedule: Shift work
• Rate of Pay: A special entrance rate has been established in accordance with State Civil Service Rule 6.5(b). The special entrance rate for the Police Officer 3 position is $21.27 per hour.

Applicants must have Civil Service test scores for the 2100-Protective Services Exam (PSE) to be considered for this vacancy unless exempted by Civil Service rules 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 current test scores can apply to take the test here.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, 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.

* Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

For additional information concerning this job posting contact:

Jennifer Isaac
LSU Shreveport Department of Human Resource Management
Room 108 Administration Building, LSUS

LSUS is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. For more information about LSU Shreveport go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..edu

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