Police Officer 1, 2, or 3

Louisiana State University

1d•$19 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

This is a commissioned law enforcement position with the LSU Police Department. The incumbent serves as a uniformed or plainclothes officer assigned to various departmental units and/or details. The posting distinguishes Police Officer 1 as entry level, Police Officer 2 as experienced, and Police Officer 3 as advanced. The department protects the LSU campus, which includes more than 500 principal buildings across more than 1,200 acres, as well as additional off-campus facilities in Baton Rouge. Work shifts are designed to support the department’s campus-safety mission. The position requires working in all weather conditions and may involve overtime, weekend work, emergency response, and reporting to campus during emergencies or closures. The role includes physically strenuous law-enforcement activity and requires the ability to lift 50 pounds. It also requires operating a computer, telephone, police vehicles, and other office equipment. A physical evaluation based on the job’s physical demands is required. The position is safety- and security-sensitive, requires a valid driver’s license and an MVR, and is subject to drug screening. A satisfactory pre-employment background check is required. The hourly pay ranges are: Police Officer 1, $18.58–$34.06; Police Officer 2, $19.88–$36.44; and Police Officer 3, $21.27–$38.99. LSU states that eligible employees and dependents may have access to health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and other benefits.

Requirements

Police Officer 1: no experience or training required.
Police Officer 2: one year of law-enforcement experience; every 30 semester hours from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of required experience.
Police Officer 3: two years of law-enforcement experience; every 30 semester hours from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year, up to 60 semester hours.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must possess a current Louisiana driver’s license.
Police Officer 1 applicants must be willing and able to attain Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.
Active POST certification may be required for Police Officer 2 and Police Officer 3; any certification must not be under suspension or pending a revocation hearing where applicable.
Applicants convicted of a felony or under indictment on a felony charge are disqualified until relief from disabilities imposed by state and federal laws is granted.
Applicants generally need Civil Service test scores for the 2100 Protective Services Exam (PSE), unless exempted by Civil Service rule or policy. Applicants with qualifying POST certification from a Louisiana-accredited training academy may be appointed without a test score.
Must have a valid driver’s license; the position requires an MVR and is subject to drug screening.
Must be able to work in all weather conditions, lift 50 pounds, and perform physically strenuous law-enforcement activity; a physical evaluation is required.
Must be able to operate a computer, telephone, and other office equipment.
All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at hire and maintain it throughout employment.

Responsibilities

Conduct proactive patrols to protect lives and property, respond to community calls for service, detect suspicious activity and potential criminal acts or incidents, prepare incident reports, and testify in court.
Enforce state motor vehicle traffic laws; investigate traffic crashes, gather evidence and scene data, and prepare crash reports and supplements.
Set up barricades and other traffic controls for Facilities projects and arrange towing of vehicles from restricted areas.
Attend shift briefings and required law-enforcement training; drive police vehicles; and follow department general orders and university policies and procedures.
Work crowd-control and special-event assignments and operate and maintain security access systems in LSU administrative and academic buildings.
Perform assignments involving fire and environmental safety, hazardous materials, building security, and selective enforcement; respond to medical incidents, hurricanes, floods, bomb threats, and other catastrophic situations as required.
Answer routine and emergency telephone calls in the Communications Center.
Perform administrative and other duties as assigned, including attending meetings, events, and protests; conducting witness interviews and general investigative activities; and performing court-related and daily operations duties.