Job Description

Salary

$18.58 - $19.88 Hourly

Location

Ruston, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

215024

Department

LA Tech University

Opening Date

11/19/2025

Closing Date

11/30/2025 11:59 PM Central

About this Job

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The mission of Louisiana Tech University is to be a selective, comprehensive public university committed to quality in teaching, research, creative activity, public service, and workforce/economic development.


Louisiana Tech maintains as its highest priority the education and development of its students in a challenging environment within a safe and supportive, diverse community of learners.

Join our team of exceptional faculty and staff!

Louisiana Tech University is currently accepting applications for the position of

Police Officer 1 or 2.

These positions are non-exempt under the provisions of the FLSA and may work rotating 12-hour shifts. These positions are subject to overtime, working weekends, holidays, and shift work.

Pay rate is dependent upon applicants' qualifications.

Special Entrance Rate


Police Officer 1

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$18.58/hr.

Police Officer 2

-

$19.88/hr.

As part of a Career Progression Group

, the vacancy may be filled from this recruitment as a Police Officer 1or Police Officer 2, depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.


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 test here.

APPLICANTS MUST APPLY BY THE ANNOUNCEMENT DEADLINE OF

NOVEMBER 30, 2025.

Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of a completed electronic application

.

Education and experience left off your electronic application or only included in an attached resume will not be taken into consideration during the evaluation of your qualifications for the advertised vacancy.

For further information about this vacancy, please contact our

Human Resources team at 318-257-2235 or email

HR@LATech.edu

.

Minimum Qualifications

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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.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties and Other Information

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Job Duties:


Provide a full range of police services, including foot, bicycle, and vehicular patrols, with emphasis on enforcing laws and regulations, conducting shift-level investigations of crimes and accidents, and responding to emergency situations. Duties include, but are not limited to:

Enforce state laws, local ordinances, and university regulations. Issue summonses and/or make arrests as appropriate. Intervene using the appropriate level of force when necessary. Conduct shift-level investigations and secure crime scenes. Collect, preserve, and document evidence; provide testimony in court proceedings. Interview subjects, witnesses, and suspects; obtain written statements. Conduct motor-vehicle law enforcement, including radar and DWI enforcement, issuing citations and/or making arrests. Investigate vehicle crashes and complete required reports. Provide first aid and CPR as needed. Check, secure, and monitor buildings and facilities. Perform duties and special details specific to assigned shifts. Direct traffic and perform crowd-control duties during special events and emergency incidents.

Position-Specific Details:


Appointment Type: This position will be filled as a Probationary Appointment


Location: Louisiana Tech University Police Department - Ruston, LA


Position Requirement: Must complete a P.O.S.T. certified academy and possess a valid Louisiana Driver's license.


How To Apply:


To apply for this vacancy, click on the following link:https://ulsltu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LATECHCareers


NOTE:

Once you start the application process you will not be able to save your work, so ensure you have everything available to complete your application before you begin.

Louisiana Tech University is an AA/ADA/EEO employer. Louisiana Tech recruits, selects, employs and promotes without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information in its admission and recruitment of students, educational programs, and activities, or employment policies.



Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through 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 at https://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 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