Police Officer 3

Louisiana State University•Alexandria, VA

1d•$40,082 - $81,099•Onsite

About The Position

The Police Officer 3 provides advanced police services for Louisiana State University of Alexandria, with primary emphasis on enforcing laws and university regulations, investigating crimes and accidents, providing emergency services, and supporting crime prevention. The position is responsible for policing and safety across 5,300 acres, twelve major buildings, on-campus faculty homes, the Oaks housing complex, and an evacuation center that can house over 3,500 people. The officer may handle complex investigations, evidence collection, surveillance and intelligence activities, crowd control, and special safety assignments. The position may also serve as an assistant shift supervisor or lead worker over lower-level officers, but does not have direct supervisory responsibility. The officer reports generally to a higher-level police official. The role requires a flexible shift covering various AM and PM shifts. Officers perform foot and mobile patrol, potentially drive at accelerated speeds, and use defensive tactics and law-enforcement equipment when necessary. Annual qualification with duty firearms is required, with a qualifying score of 96 or better. The position also involves investigations and evidence collection, arrests and transportation of subjects, parking and traffic enforcement, first aid and emergency assistance, court testimony, and coordination with local and state law-enforcement and emergency services. The listed Special Entrance Rate is $21.27 per hour. Official transcripts are required upon hire. Employment is contingent on satisfactory pre-employment background and drug screening.

Requirements

At least two years of law-enforcement experience; up to two years may be substituted with accredited college coursework at a rate of 30 semester hours per year, to a maximum of 60 semester hours.
Passing score on the 2100-Protective Services Exam (PSE), unless exempt under Civil Service rule or policy.
P.O.S.T. certification; applicants must attach a copy of the completed certificate.
At least 18 years of age.
Current Louisiana driver's license.
May be required to possess active Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.
A felony conviction or pending felony indictment disqualifies an applicant until legally granted relief from the resulting disabilities.
May be required to qualify annually with a firearm.
Must be eligible for bond for some positions.
Must be able to work a flexible shift covering various AM and PM shifts.
Must meet the annual duty-weapon qualification score of 96 or better.
Any college hours or degree used for qualification must be from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

Protect lives and property through foot and mobile patrol, enforcing laws and university regulations, investigating crimes and accidents, and maintaining relevant records and documentation.
Use defensive tactics and necessary law-enforcement equipment, and qualify annually with duty firearms by achieving a score of at least 96.
Conduct criminal investigations and collect evidence regarding incidents such as thefts, harassment, assaults, and accidents; assist other law-enforcement agencies with emergencies and investigations.
Arrest and transport subjects to and from the Police Department and appropriate holding facilities, and detain subjects for questioning.
Enforce parking, traffic, and campus regulations; issue citations, use wheel locks for repeat offenders, direct traffic, and patrol parking areas for compliance.
Provide courtesy assistance to the public, including assistance with locked vehicles, flat tires, and dead batteries.
Provide first aid and emergency assistance, serve on the First Aid Team and Campus Safety Committee, and escort first responders or ambulance services to campus emergencies.
Report street and sidewalk obstructions, holes, utility problems, and other conditions that may endanger public safety.
Provide armed escort services during registrations and other peak periods, by vehicle or on foot as needed.
Appear in court as a witness and testify regarding prior complaints and arrests.
Maintain working relationships and communications with the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office, Louisiana State Police, fire departments, ambulance services, and other emergency agencies.
Work independently during routine and emergency patrols and perform other duties as assigned.
May serve as an assistant shift supervisor or lead worker over lower-level police officers on an assigned shift.