Police Officer 3

Louisiana State University•Alexandria, VA

8d•$40,082 - $72,155•Onsite

About The Position

The Police Officer 3 position at Louisiana State University of Alexandria (LSUA) is responsible for providing a full range of police services, with a primary emphasis on enforcing laws, investigating crimes and accidents, and offering emergency services and crime prevention programs. This role may also involve serving as an assistant shift supervisor, overseeing police services during an assigned shift. The position is classified as Advanced level and involves general supervision from a higher-level police official, with the potential to lead lower-level officers. The role differs from a Police Officer 2 by its routine involvement in complex investigations, intelligence gathering, and surveillance, and differs from a Police Sergeant by the absence of direct supervisory responsibility. The position is responsible for the policing and safety of approximately 5300 acres, twelve major buildings, on-campus faculty homes, the "Oaks" housing complex, and an evacuation center capable of housing over 3,500 people. The applicant is required to work a Flex Shift, covering various AM and PM shifts, and must possess P.O.S.T. Certification. The applicant will be eligible for the Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $21.27 per hour.

Requirements

Two years of experience in law enforcement work.
Applicants 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. Please attach a copy of completed P.O.S.T. Certificate.
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. Please attach proof of certificate to your application.
May be required to qualify annually with a firearm.
For some positions, applicant must be eligible for bond.
Officers must qualify yearly at the firing range with their duty weapons (gun) and shoot a qualifying score of a 96 or better.

Nice To Haves

College training will substitute for the required experience on the basis of thirty semester hours for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

Protecting lives and property through active foot (brisk walk or running capacity) and mobile patrol (possibilities of driving at accelerated speeds), and through physical defensive tactics and take down maneuvers using necessary equipment such as hand to hand combat, chemical agents, baton, taser, gun, handcuffs (and any other law enforcement equipment necessary), with the primary emphasis on enforcement of laws and University regulations, investigations of crimes and accidents by retaining important information and facts by memory that are related to the incident at hand and the keeping and processing of records, documents, and information in files of importance.
Conducting investigations, including criminal investigations, and collecting evidence regarding thefts, harassment, assaults, accidents, etc. retaining this information by memory and/or physical documentation. 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. Wheel locking for repeat offenders. 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. Assist 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. Appear 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. LSUA University Police Department has communication radios that provide 24-hour contact with the 911 Emergency Communication Centers for the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office, Louisiana State Police, fire departments, ambulance services, and other local emergency agencies.
Be self-motivated to wok unsupervised, working alone during routine/emergency patrol maneuvers. Other duties as assigned.
May serve on a hazardous materials or crisis intervention response team and routinely investigate serious crimes and accidents.
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.