POLICE OFFICER 3Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4877524) ApplyPOLICE OFFICER 3Salary $3,340.00 - $6,758.00 MonthlyLocation Baton Rouge, LAJob TypeClassifiedJob Number207276DepartmentSouthern University-Baton RougeOpening Date03/20/2025Closing Date3/25/2025 11:59 PM Central
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Supplemental InformationApplicants must have Civil Service test scores for2100-Protective Services Exam (PSE)in order to be considered for this vacancy unless exempted by Civil Service rule or policy. If you do not have a score prior to applying to this posting, it may result in your application not being considered. Applicants without current test scores can apply to take the test here. To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. For further information about this vacancy contact:Mikhale R. WilliamsSouthern University and A&M CollegeP.O. Box 10400Baton Rouge, LA 70813Phone: 225-771-2680Fax: 225-771-5617Criminal background check and reference verification is required.Southern University and A&M College is an equal opportunity employer. Minimum QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Two years of law enforcement experience. EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will substitute for one year of the required experience. The maximum substitution allowed is 60 semester hours which substitutes for two years of experience. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Possession of a current Louisiana driver's license. Possession of an active Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification may be required. 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. Job ConceptsFUNCTION OF WORK:To provide a full range of police services with a primary emphasis on enforcement of laws, investigations of crimes and accidents, and providing emergency services and crime prevention programs; may serve as assistant shift supervisor by overseeing the full range of police services on an assigned shift.LEVEL OF WORK:Advanced.SUPERVISION RECEIVED:General from a higher-level police official. Other reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.SUPERVISION EXERCISED:May serve as a lead worker over lower-level police officers on an assigned shift.LOCATION OF WORK:Statewide.JOB DISTINCTIONS:Differs from Police Officer 2 by the presence of routine involvement in complex investigations, intelligence gathering, and surveillance operations.Differs from Police Sergeant by the absence of direct supervisory responsibility.Examples of WorkEXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.May serve on a hazardous materials or crisis intervention response team and routinely investigate serious crimes and accidents.Protects lives and property with primary emphasis on enforcement of laws, investigations of crimes and accidents, and providing emergency services and crime prevention programs.Intervenes in complex matters requiring criminal investigation and collection of evidence, arrests, and testimony in court.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.Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leaveMore information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspxHolidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
Mardi Gras,
Good Friday,
Memorial Day,
Independence Day,
Labor Day,
Veteran's Day,
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the GovernorState employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/YourRetirementSystem.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
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Have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge?
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If "YES", give the law enforcement authority (city, police, sheriff, FBI, etc.) the offense, place, and disposition of case. IF"NO", enter N/A
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According to State Civil Service rule 22.8, applicants who possess a Louisiana Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification will be exempt from the Protective Services Exam (PSE). Do you currently possess a Louisiana POST Certification?
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EmployerState of LouisianaAddressFor agency contact information, please refer tothe supplemental information above.Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802Phone(866) 783-5462Websitehttp://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfmApplyPlease verify your email addressVerify Email