Police Officer 1/2

Southeastern Louisiana University•Hammond, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Southeastern Louisiana University's Police Department is seeking applicants for the position of Police Officer 1/2. This is a training series position where individuals can be hired as either a Police Officer 1 (no experience required) or a Police Officer 2 (one year of law enforcement experience) based on their qualifications. The application requires detailed listing of education and work experience, including full-time/part-time status and percentage of time spent on duties, to determine if minimum qualifications are met. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of this information. Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and be able to be certified through the Southeastern Defensive Driving Course. A current Civil Service test score for the 2100-PSE-Protective Services Exam for Law Enforcement is required unless exempted.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age.
Possession of a current Louisiana driver's license.
Current Civil Service test score for 2100-PSE-Protective Services Exam for Law Enforcement (unless exempted).
One year of law enforcement experience (can be substituted by 30 semester hours of college credit per year of experience).
Law enforcement experience must be from a role with the power of arrest (e.g., commissioned police officer, military police; security/guard duty is not qualifying).
College hours or degree must be from a regionally accredited institution.

Nice To Haves

Possession of an active Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification may be required.

Responsibilities

Perform law enforcement duties.
Complete electronic application with detailed education and work experience.
Obtain a current Civil Service test score for 2100-PSE-Protective Services Exam for Law Enforcement.
Possess a valid driver's license.
Be able to be certified through the Southeastern Defensive Driving Course.