Police Officer 1, 2, or 3

Requirements

• An applicant who meets the Minimum Qualifications and has a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification from a Louis

Additional Information

All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated). If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through "My Draft Applications" located on your Candidate Home page. Job Posting Title: Police Officer 1, 2, or 3 Position Type: Classified Department: LSUAM FA - CSPER - Police - Spprt - Title IX/CARE (Sarah McBride Drake (00010129)) Work Location: 0101 University Public Safety Building Pay Grade: Job Description: This position is a commissioned law enforcement position in which the incumbent serves as a uniformed or plainclothes member of the LSU Police Department assigned to various departmental units and/or details. This position description describes the typical duties/work setting of 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 asked 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 500 principal buildings located on more than 1200 acres, and additional facilities (Innovation Park, FETA, Rural Life Museum, Hilltop Arboretum, and AgResearch, totaling nearly 4000 additional acres) located off campus in Baton Rouge. Work shifts are designed to best supplement the department in its mission to provide safety to the campus population. Job Responsibilities Provides proactive patrols to protect lives/property and responds to calls for service from the community. Detects suspicious activities and watches for criminal acts, incidents, accidents, and suspicious persons. Prepares incident reports for supervisor review and approval. Testifies in court to present evidence or act as a witness in criminal cases. May be asked to perform administrative duties, such as but not limited to attending meetings, attending events/protests, conducting witness interviews, performing duties associated with the courts, performing daily operations-style duties, and conducting general investigative activities. (35%) Enforces state motor vehicle traffic laws. Investigates traffic crashes to determine causes, including gathering evidence and data from the crash scene. Prepares traffic crash reports and supplements as required. Sets up barricades and other traffic controls to assist various Facilities projects and arranges 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. Obeys the general orders of the department and university policy and procedures. (10%) Works assignments involving large crowds and special events control operations. Operates and maintains 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. Works emergency response assignments as they relate to medical incidents, hurricanes, floods, bomb threats, and/or any other catastrophic situations as required. (5%) Communications Center - answers both routine and emergency telephone calls. (5%) Other duties as assigned. (5%) Additional Requirements This position requires a valid driver's license, will require an MVR, and is subject to drug screens per PM-33/PS-67/FASOP HR-04. This position is classified as a safety and security-sensitive position. These positions are subject to drug screens per PS-67/FASOP HR-04. This position is considered emergency essential and may be required to report to campus in times of emergency and/or closure per PS-18. Additional Information Ability to work in all weather conditions. Overtime and weekend work. Ability to lift 50 pounds. Must be able to operate a computer, telephone, and other office equipment. Physically strenuous activity relative to the nature of law enforcement is required. This position will require a physical evaluation based on the required physical demands. Applicants must have Civil Service test scores for 2100 - 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 .