Police Officer 1-3 Job Appointment

State of Louisiana•New Orleans, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This full-time, in-office position is based at the State Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana, and helps ensure the safety and security of Louisiana State Museum properties. The Museum Police Officer patrols buildings, grounds, and parking areas to protect against damage and trespassing and maintain order. The officer serves as an armed, LA POST-commissioned police officer with the power to arrest and must maintain current training requirements under the cited Louisiana statutes. The role is in a career progression group that may be filled at the Police Officer 1, 2, or 3 level based on the selected applicant’s qualifications. It is a job appointment; if funding becomes available for a permanent position, the employee may be converted to a probational appointment. Compensation depends on experience and certification. The position requires travel between Museum locations and may require evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age.
Possession of a current Louisiana driver’s license.
Willingness and ability to attain Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.
Must be eligible to serve as a commissioned police officer; applicants convicted of a felony or under indictment on a felony charge are disqualified until legally relieved of the resulting disabilities.
Must maintain current training requirements pursuant to the cited Louisiana statutes.
Applicants must have Civil Service test scores for the 2100-Protective Services Exam unless exempted by Civil Service rule or policy.

Responsibilities

Enforce state, federal, and local laws as an armed commissioned police officer.
Patrol the interior and exterior of Office of State Museums properties and direct visitor traffic and parking.
Conduct daily building inspections related to the Office of Risk Management safety program.
Participate in after-hours on-call coverage.
Manage employee and guest access to restricted areas.
Account for artifact transfers between Office of State Museums properties.
Monitor and operate museum alarm systems and the key control system.
Control keys and open and close Office of State Museums properties each day.
Respond to emergencies using applicable laws and protocols to maintain order.
Respond to calls for assistance, first aid, and other law-enforcement needs.
Maintain crowd control when necessary.
Participate in special events to ensure adequate security coverage.
Maintain knowledge of museum programs and exhibits and provide information to visitors as required.
Serve as sergeant at arms at public meetings.
Maintain working relationships with state, federal, and local law-enforcement agencies and cooperate with and assist outside agencies as necessary.
Respond to orders from a police department supervisor, Deputy Director, or Director of the Office of State Museums.
Maintain current training requirements for a LA POST-commissioned police officer.