Police Officer 2

State of Louisiana • New Orleans, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) is a public, historically black university dedicated to empowering and promoting the upward mobility of diverse student populations through academic programs, teaching, research, and service. The SUNO Police Department (SUNOPD) is an internationally accredited law enforcement agency committed to creating a productive and safe environment for learning and growth through community engagement, cooperation, education, and partnerships. SUNOPD is a full-service law enforcement agency providing 24-hour coverage with professional, highly trained, commissioned police officers. The department's primary goal is to ensure a safe, secure, enjoyable, and fulfilling university experience and to improve conditions on and around the SUNO campus. This position is responsible for protecting lives and property by conducting foot and mobile security patrols, enforcing parking and traffic regulations, rendering emergency services, and investigating minor crimes, making arrests when necessary. The role provides a limited range of police services. This position is non-exempt under the FLSA and may involve rotating 12-hour shifts, overtime, weekends, holidays, shift work, and 24-hour call. It requires physical capabilities such as running, jumping, standing for long periods, climbing, crawling, carrying, dragging, working in all weather conditions, and changing flat tires. The ability to shoot a firearm with either hand is also required. The position demands working collegially and displaying excellent customer service skills.

Requirements

• One year of law enforcement experience.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
• Possession of a current Louisiana driver's license.
• 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.
• Civil Service test scores for 2100-Protective Services Exam (PSE) are required unless exempted.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Protects lives and property through active foot patrols and mobile patrols, enforcing laws, enforcing parking regulations and investigating crimes.
• 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.
• Provides first aid and emergency services.
• Responds to emergencies and renders assistance as required.
• Operates police network computers and dispatches police officers in response to calls.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed