What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer 2 position at State of Louisiana?
Applicants must have Civil Service test scores for 9500-LEAPS 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.
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For further information about this vacancy contact:
Contact Information:
Quiana B. Skidmore
Southern University at Shreveport
3050 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive
Shreveport, LA 71107
Phone: 318-670-9247
Fax: 318-676-5496
Criminal background check and reference verification is required.
Southern University at Shreveport is an equal opportunity employer
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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.FUNCTION OF WORK:
To provide a full range of police services by enforcing state, federal, and local laws and campus regulations through active foot patrols and mobile patrols.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Experienced.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
General from a higher-level police official. Other reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None.
LOCATION OF WORK:
Statewide.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Police Officer 1 by the presence of experienced level duties.
Differs from Police Officer 3 by the absence of lead worker responsibility or by routine involvement in specialized assignments involving complex police operations.EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.
Protects lives and property through active foot patrols and mobile patrols, enforcing laws, and investigating crimes.
Provides first aid and emergency services.
Investigates accidents, enforces parking and traffic regulations, and campus regulations.
Conducts crime prevention and security programs, guard service, and directs traffic.
Maintains logs of radio, telephone, and teletype activities and monitors alarm systems and other police radio frequencies.
Operates police network computers and dispatches police officers in response to calls when necessary.
Salary : $3,122 - $6,316