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POLICE OFFICER 1, 2, OR 3

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POLICE OFFICER 1, 2, OR 3

Salary

$2,917.00 - $5,904.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

R00110193

Department

LSU-Baton Rouge

Opening Date

10/09/2025

Closing Date

10/14/2025 12:01 AM Central

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About this Job

Job Description:

This position is a commissioned law enforcement position in which the incumbent serves as a uniformed or plain clothes member of the LSU Police Department assigned to various departmental units and/or details.

This position description describes the typical duties/work setting on the job. The actual duties and percentage effort/duty for a position listed on the position description may vary slightly and the incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Job Distinctions: Police Officer 1-Entry Level; Police Officer 2-Experienced; Police Officer 3- Advanced.

The physical area covered by the department includes the campus with over 250 principle buildings located on more than 200 acres, and additional facilities (South Campus, FETI, Rural Life Museum, Hilltop Arboretum) located off campus in Baton Rouge. Works shifts designed to best supplement the department in their mission to provide safety to the campus population.

Job Responsibilities

Provides proactive patrols in order to protect lives/property, also responds to calls for service from the community. Detect suspicious activities and watch for criminal acts or incidents that may be a threat to property, or person. May have the power to arrest and prevent crimes. Conducts investigations of criminal acts, incidents, accidents, and suspicious persons and prepares incident reports for supervisor review and approval. Testifies in court to present evidence or act as witness in criminal cases.(35%)

Enforces state motor vehicle traffic laws. Investigates traffic crashes to determine causes, including evidence and data gathering from the crash scene. Prepares traffic crash reports and supplements as required. Set up barricades and other traffic controls to assist various Facilities projects and arrange for the towing of vehicles out of restricted areas. (30%)

Reports directly to the Police Sergeant or supervisor of higher rank. Attends shift briefings related to patrol activities and attends law enforcement training as required. Drives police vehicles in the execution of duties and must possess a valid driver's license. Obey the General Orders of the department and University Policy and Procedures.(10%)

Works assignments involving large crowds, special events control operations, and operates & maintains a security access systems throughout LSU administrative and academic buildings.(10%)

Works assignments involving fire safety, environmental safety, hazardous materials, building security and selective enforcement programs; and also emergency response assignments as it relates to medical incidents, hurricanes, floods, bomb threats, and/or any other catastrophic situations as required.(5%)

Communications Center - Answer both routine and emergency telephone calls.(5%)

Other duties as assigned.(5%)

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants 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.

Applicantswithout a current test score can apply to take the test here .

Testing locations and schedules for State Civil Service test centers can be found here .

Special or Physical Requirements

Physically strenuous activity relative to the nature of law enforcement is required.

Due to the position's physical requirements, a pre-employment physical examination will be required per FASOP: HR-04.

In accordance with PS-18 this position maybe required to report or stay on campus in the event of emergency or closure.

Due to the nature of the position and/or position responsibilities, this position shall be subject to drug/alcohol testing in accordance with University Policy Statement 67.

Must possess a valid minimum Class E driver's license.

Louisiana State Civil Service Job Details

Police Officer 1: http://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=169660

Police Officer 2: http://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=169680

Police Officer 3: http://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=169700

Minimum Qualifications

An applicant who meets the Minimum Qualifications and has a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification from a Louisiana accredited training academy may be appointed by probational appointment or job appointment to a job which requires the Protective Services Exam without a test score. The applicant’s POST certification shall not be under suspension or pending a revocation hearing.

Police Officer 1

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

No experience or training is required.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Possession of a current Louisiana driver's license.

Willingness and ability to attain a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.

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.

Police Officer 2

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

One year 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.

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.

Police Officer 3

MINIMUM 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 Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere.

Job Duties and Other Information

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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 leave

More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays 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 Governor

State 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/Your\_Retirement\_System.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

Employer

State of Louisiana

Address

For agency contact information, please refer to

the supplemental information above.

Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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