POLICE Officer - Appointment

We’re looking for a Police Officer to join our dedicated team at Central Louisiana Supports and Services Center (CLSSC) — a facility committed to providing active treatment and healthcare services to individuals with intellectual, developmental, and orthopedic disabilities in the least restrictive environment. We are looking for a dedicated individual to investigate cases derived on campus. Prepares required police reports and law enforcement-related documents.

If you’re compassionate, skilled, and ready to make a meaningful impact in a supportive, mission-driven setting—this could be the opportunity for you!

No experience or training is required.

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
• Possession of a current Louisiana driver's license.
• Willingness and ability to attain a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.
• 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.

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

• Attends shift briefings related to patrol and attends law enforcement training
• Drives police carts in the execution of duty and must possess a valid driver's license
• Enforces local and state laws and agency policies by performing foot and mobile patrols in assigned area, assuring people are safe and free from abuse and neglect
• Performs various daily activities including: directs traffic, provides solutions to parking problems, issues traffic citations in accordance with CLSSC policy
• Prepares vehicle accident reports, prepares incident reports, performs insurance and seatbelt checkpoints, secures buildings at night and weekends, searches vehicles for stolen property and/or contraband, assists in search of eloped individuals, maintains traffic control using radar, and monitors traffic entering grounds at night
• Prevent and control disturbances or illegal activities, detain offenders for questioning or investigations
• Respond to calls for police assistance on grounds
• Respond to emergencies, escort ambulances to on-ground locations
• Assist direct care staff to provide support to individuals residing at CLSSC

Location: Central Louisiana Supports and Services Center

Career Progression Group: Vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Police Officer 1 or Police Officer 2, depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).

Appointment Type: Job Appointment. Preference may be given to permanent classified employees of the Central Louisiana Supports and Services Center.

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Human Resources Department

Central Louisiana Supports & Services Center

5400 Coliseum Blvd

Alexandria, LA 71303

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.