Police Officer 3

Louisiana State University•Alexandria, VA

18h•$40,082 - $72,155•Onsite

About The Position

Louisiana State University of Alexandria is seeking a Police Officer 3 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. This role may involve serving as an assistant shift supervisor by overseeing police services on an assigned shift. The position is classified and falls under the Protective Services department, specifically Uniform Patrol. The work location is LSU - Alexandria, and the pay grade is Classified Protective Services. The Police Officer 3 role is distinguished from lower levels by routine involvement in complex investigations, intelligence gathering, and surveillance operations, while differing from a Police Sergeant by the absence of direct supervisory responsibility. The officer will be responsible for the policing and safety of a large campus area, including buildings, faculty homes, and a housing complex that can accommodate over 3,500 people. This position requires working a flexible shift schedule, covering various AM and PM shifts.

Requirements

Two years of experience in law enforcement work.
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.
Passing score on the 2100-PSE (Protective Services Exam) required.
Applicants must be P.O.S.T. certified.
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.
College training will substitute for the required experience on the basis of thirty semester hours for one year of experience.
Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.

Nice To Haves

May serve as lead worker over lower-level police officers on an assigned shift.
May serve on a hazardous materials or crisis intervention response team.
May serve as an assistant shift supervisor.

Responsibilities

Protecting lives and property through active foot and mobile patrol, and through physical defensive tactics and take down maneuvers using necessary equipment.
Conducting investigations, including criminal investigations, and collecting evidence regarding thefts, harassment, assaults, accidents, etc.
Assisting Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office, the Louisiana State Police, and other law enforcement agencies during emergencies and/or with criminal investigations where appropriate.
Arresting and transporting subjects to and from the Police Department and to the proper holding facility, detaining subjects for questioning.
Enforcing parking and traffic regulations and campus regulations.
Issuing tickets to parking violators, speeders, etc.
Directing traffic when appropriate.
Rendering courtesy assistance to the public.
Patrolling through student and staff parking lots making sure that all vehicles have the proper decals and current tags and are in the proper parking areas.
Assisting staff, students in cases of locked vehicles, flat tires (by calling wreckers assistance) and/or dead batteries.
Providing first aid and emergency assistance to faculty, staff, students, and the general public.
Serving on the First Aid Team and the Campus Safety Committee.
Escorting (by vehicle) First Responders and/or Ambulance services to on-campus medical emergencies.
Reporting obstructions in the streets or sidewalks, holes, leaking or faulty utility services, or other unusual conditions that might endanger the public safety.
Providing armed escort services during registrations and other peak periods by vehicle or foot for what may be necessary.
Appearing in court as a witness and testifying on previous complaints and/or arrests by retaining important detailed information concerning the events relating to a particular case.
Maintaining a close working relationship with the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office, the Louisiana State Police, and other law enforcement agencies.
Being self-motivated to work unsupervised, working alone during routine/emergency patrol maneuvers.
Other duties as assigned.