Police Officer 3

University of New Orleans • New Orleans, LA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of New Orleans is filling two (2) Police Officer 3 positions. This role provides 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. The position may also serve as an assistant shift supervisor by overseeing police services on an assigned shift. This is an advanced level position that differs from Police Officer 2 by the presence of routine involvement in complex investigations, intelligence gathering, and surveillance operations. It differs from Police Sergeant by the absence of direct supervisory responsibility. The University seeks to recruit a highly productive workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.

Requirements

• Current test scores for the 2100-PSE (Protective Services Exam) or a valid exemption.
• Two years of law enforcement 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• May serve on a hazardous materials or crisis intervention response team and routinely investigate serious crimes and accidents.
• Protects lives and property with primary emphasis on enforcement of laws, investigations of crimes and accidents, and providing emergency services and crime prevention programs.
• Intervenes in complex matters requiring criminal investigation and collection of evidence, arrests, and testimony in court.
• Works special assignments involving large crowd control operations, surveillance activities, intelligence gathering activities, and matters involving fire safety, environmental safety, hazardous materials, and selective enforcement programs.
• May serve as an assistant shift supervisor.

What This Job Offers

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