Job Description

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Unclassified

Job Number

OPH/PTT/215349

Department

LDH-Office of Public Health

Opening Date

12/05/2025

Closing Date

12/10/2025 11:59 PM Central

About this Job

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The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.

Learn more about Louisiana Department of Health

Join the Office of Public Health as a Security Officer in Baton Rouge! In this role, you will patrol assigned areas, monitor buildings and grounds, check identification of visitors, and ensure proper permits are in place. Officers monitor alarms, respond to disturbances, and conduct preliminary investigations to maintain a safe and secure environment for staff, clients, and property.

Minimum Qualifications

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Applicants must be a uniformed, POST-certified law enforcement officer. Applicants must be a commissioned, off-duty police officer or sheriff's deputy selected through the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office (EBRSO).

Job Duties and Other Information

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Job Duties:

Patrols an assigned area. Checks security of buildings and grounds. Checks persons on public wharfs or docks to determine if they possess proper identification and permits. Checks identification of persons who enter facilities or grounds. Monitors alarm boards for signs of disturbances. Conducts preliminary investigations relevant to disturbances within an assigned area. Interviews disturbances in order to restore peace.

Position-Specific Details:

Location:

Office of Public Health / Region 2-BRCO / East Baton Rouge Parish

Appointment Type:

This position will be filled as aWAE appointment; Please note When Actually Employed (WAE) appointments are temporary and may last up to a year. Employees can

only work a total of 1,245 hours within a 12-month period.

Cost Center: 3262109002

Position Number(s):

192115

Compensation:

Depends of Qualifications

How To Apply

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

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 the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.


Contact Information:
Paul Tran
Paul.Tran3@la.gov
LA Department of Health (LDH)
Division of Human Resources
PO Box 4818
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
225-342-6477

This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.

LDH supports Louisiana's commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Information on the Louisiana Works, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available

here

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Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.