Police Officer 1/2

Southeastern Louisiana University•Hammond, LA

About The Position

Southeastern Louisiana University's Police Department is hiring for a Police Officer training-series position. Applicants may be hired as a Police Officer 1 or Police Officer 2 based on qualifications. Police Officer 1 requires no experience; Police Officer 2 requires one year of law enforcement work experience. Current salaries are $18.58 per hour for Police Officer 1 and $19.88 per hour for Police Officer 2, SER. Applicants must provide complete education and work history on the application, including whether each job was full-time or part-time and the percentage of time spent on each listed duty. Resumes are not accepted in place of completed education and experience sections. Applicants must have a valid driver's license and be able to obtain certification through the Southeastern Defensive Driving Course. A current Civil Service 2100-PSE Protective Services Exam for Law Enforcement score is required unless exempted by Civil Service rule or policy. Minimum qualifications include one year of law enforcement experience, with every 30 semester hours from an accredited college or university substituting for one year of required experience. Applicants must be at least 18 and possess a current Louisiana driver's license. Active POST certification may be required. Applicants with a felony conviction or pending felony indictment are disqualified until legally relieved of the resulting disabilities. Qualifying law enforcement work includes specified state-service police and wildlife enforcement roles, commissioned jobs outside State service with arrest powers, and military police service; security or guard duty does not qualify. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on November 29, 2026. Southeastern Louisiana University states its commitment to inclusion, respect, and appreciation of individual differences and provides assistance for accommodations and accessibility needs.

Requirements

Police Officer 1: no experience required.
Police Officer 2: one year of experience in law enforcement work.
Minimum qualifications: one year of law enforcement experience; every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university substitutes for one year of required experience.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
Possession of a current Louisiana driver's license.
Applicants must be able to be certified through the Southeastern Defensive Driving Course.
A current Civil Service 2100-PSE Protective Services Exam for Law Enforcement score is required unless exempted by Civil Service rule or policy.
Applicants must list all education and work experience on the application, indicate whether each job was full-time or part-time, and state the percentage of time spent on each duty.
An active Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification may be required.
Applicants convicted of a felony or under indictment on a felony charge are disqualified until relief from the disabilities imposed by state and federal law is granted.
Qualifying law enforcement experience must meet the stated criteria; security and guard duty do not qualify.
College hours or degrees used for substitution must be from an institution accredited by one of the listed regional accrediting bodies.