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Job Posting Title: Police Officer 1A, 2A, or 3A


Position Type: Classified


Department: LSUAM FA - Police - Spprt - Training (Andrew J Bodine (00011260))


Work Location: 0101 University Public Safety Building


Pay Grade:


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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%)

Applicants must have Civil Service test scores for 2100 \xe2\x80\x93 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 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. Must possess a valid minimum Class E driver\'s license. Per PS-18 this position is deemed essential to campus operations and will be required to report to or remain on campus during times 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.

Louisiana State Civil Service Job Details

Police Officer 1-A:
https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/asp/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=169660

Police Officer 2-A:
https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/asp/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=169680

Police Officer 3-A:
https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/asp/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=169700

Minimum Qualifications

Police Officer 1-A

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  No experience or training is required.

Necessary Special Requirement

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  Must have attained eighteenth birthday at time of appointment.
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  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.
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  May be required to possess a valid Louisiana driver\'s license at time of appointment.
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  May be required to complete a Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) course.
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  May be required to qualify annually with a firearm.
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  For some positions, applicant must be eligible for bond.

Police Officer 2-A

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  One year of experience in law enforcement work.

Substitutions

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  College training will substitute for the required experience on the basis of thirty semester hours for the year of experience.

Necessary Special Requirement

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  Must have eighteenth birthday at time of application.
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  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.
• 
  May be required to possess a valid Louisiana driver\'s license at time of appointment.
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  May be required to complete a Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) course.
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  For some positions, evidence of POST certification must be submitted at the time of the application.
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  May be required to qualify annually with a firearm.
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  For some positions, applicant must be eligible for bond.
  

NOTE
All classified jobs in State service with police officer and wildlife enforcement titles qualify as law enforcement.

Jobs outside State service that will qualify as law enforcement are those performed while commissioned with the power of arrest.

Military police in the armed services are law enforcement; security/guard duty is NOT qualifying.

NOTE:
Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.

Police Officer 3-A

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  Two years of experience in law enforcement work.

Substitutions

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  College training will substitute for the required experience on the basis of thirty semester hours for one year of experience.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

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  Must have attained eighteenth birthday at time of appointment.
• 
  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.
• 
  May be required to possess a valid Louisiana driver\'s license at time of appointment.
• 
  For some positions, evidence of POST certification must be submitted at the time of the application.
• 
  May be required to qualify annually with a firearm.
• 
  For some positions, applicant must be eligible for bond.

NOTE:
All classified jobs in State service with police officer and wildlife enforcement titles qualify as law enforcement.

Jobs outside State service that will qualify as law enforcement are those performed while commissioned with the power of arrest.

Military police in the armed services are law enforcement; security/guard duty is NOT qualifying.

NOTE:
Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.


Additional :

Special Instructions: Special Instructions
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 1A-Entry Level; Police Officer 2A-Experienced; Police Officer 3A- 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.


Posting Date: April 21, 2023


Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):


Additional Position Information:
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Remote Work - Positions approved to work remotely outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University\xe2\x80\x99s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.


Essential Position (Y/N):


LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
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Diversity Statement and
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