• Police Officer 1, 2 or 3 (OSC)

    Louisiana Department of State Civil Service (Baton Rouge, LA)


    POLICE OFFICER 1, 2 or 3 (OSC)

     

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    POLICE OFFICER 1, 2 or 3 (OSC)

     

    Salary

     

    $2,917.00 - $5,904.00 Monthly

     

    Location

     

    Baton Rouge, LA

     

    Job Type

     

    Classified

     

    Job Number

     

    214365

     

    Department

     

    DOS-Secretary of State

     

    Opening Date

     

    10/29/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    11/3/2025 11:59 PM Central

     

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    About this Job

     

    The mission of the Secretary of State's office is to serve the public by meeting its legal responsibilities of collecting, securing, and communicating information that enhances commerce, ensures the integrity of Louisiana's elections, and preserves, presents, and makes accessible government information essential to Louisiana's operations and its recorded history.

     

    The Museum Division of the Secretary of State is seeking a Police Officer 1, 2 or 3 in the security section of the Old State Capitol.

    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.

     

    Job Specification

     

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

     

    Job Duties and Other Information

    Job Duties:

    + Routine patrols of assigned areas of the museum and enforcement of rules and regulations.

    + Greet employees and guests.

    + Remain vigilant to potential threats to persons and property.

    + May serve as shift supervisor in the absence of the Police Sergeant.

    + May work special assignments involving large crowd control.

    + Monitor security systems and surveillance systems.

    + Compiles daily activity logs.

    Position-Specific Details:

    Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional

     

    Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Police Officer 1, 2 or 3

     

    Division: Museum Division / One (1) vacancy

    How To Apply:

    Applicants must have Civil Service test scores for the 2100-Protective Services Exam (PSE)to be considered for this vacancy unless exempted by Civil Service rules 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 testhere (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/3147666/2100-protective-services-exam-pse) .

     

    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.

     

    *Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumeswill not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

    Contact Information:

    For further information about this vacancy, contact:

    Ashley Rathcke, HR Specialist

     

    Secretary of State Nancy Landry

    Human Resource Division

    P. O. Box 94125

    Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9125

    [email protected]

     

    Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

     

    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

     

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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?

     

    + Yes

    + No

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    Employer

     

    State of Louisiana

     

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    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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