POLICE OFFICER 1-2 - Job Appointment

State of Louisiana • Alexandria, LA

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Central Louisiana Supports and Services Center (CLSSC), a facility providing active treatment and healthcare services to individuals with intellectual, developmental, and orthopedic disabilities in the least restrictive environment, is hiring a Police Officer. The officer investigates cases arising on campus and prepares required police reports and other law-enforcement documents. Vacancies may be filled at the Police Officer 1 or Police Officer 2 level depending on the selected applicant’s experience. Applicants must have Civil Service test scores for the 2100-Protective Services Exam unless exempted by Civil Service rule or policy. Preference may be given to permanent classified employees of CLSSC.

Requirements

• Applicants must be 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.
• Applicants convicted of a felony or under indictment on a felony charge are disqualified until relief from the disabilities imposed by state and federal laws is granted.
• Civil Service test scores for the 2100-Protective Services Exam (PSE) are required for consideration unless exempted by Civil Service rule or policy.
• No experience or training is required.

Nice To Haves

• Preference may be given to permanent classified employees of the Central Louisiana Supports and Services Center.

Responsibilities

• Investigate cases arising on campus and prepare required police reports and law-enforcement-related documents.
• Attend shift briefings related to patrol and attend law-enforcement training.
• Drive police carts in the execution of duty.
• Perform foot and mobile patrols in assigned areas to enforce local and state laws and agency policies and help ensure people are safe and free from abuse and neglect.
• Direct traffic, address parking problems, issue traffic citations in accordance with CLSSC policy, and monitor traffic using radar and at facility grounds entrances at night.
• Prepare vehicle accident and incident reports; perform insurance and seatbelt checkpoints; secure buildings at night and on weekends; search vehicles for stolen property or contraband; and assist in searches for individuals who have eloped.
• Prevent and control disturbances or illegal activities, and detain offenders for questioning or investigation.
• Respond to calls for police assistance on facility grounds and to emergencies; escort ambulances to on-ground locations.
• Assist direct care staff in supporting individuals residing at CLSSC.

What This Job Offers

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