Police Officer

Position: Police Officer 3
Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) seeks to fill the position of Police Officer 3. The Police Officer 3  is in the  Public Safety department . This is a full-time position.

REPORTS TO:

Assistant Chief of Police

Two years 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. The maximum substitution allowed is 60 semester hours which substitutes for two years of 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.

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

Job Duties:

Police Officer 3's at  Baton Rouge Community College will provide professional law enforcement services, ensuring the safety and security of students, faculty, staff, and visitors. This position includes enforcing laws and campus regulations, investigating incidents, responding to emergencies, and assisting in crime prevention efforts.

80%

Protect life and property through active foot patrols, and mobile patrols, enforcing laws and public safety regulations

Report infractions of rules, major crimes or disturbances within assigned areas and take necessary actions.

Investigates accidents, enforces parking and traffic regulations and campus regulations. Issues citations as needed.

Provide first aid and emergency services as necessary.

Interviews employees and public in serious and complex matters requiring criminal investigations, collections of evidence, arrest and testimony in court.

Works on special assignments involving large crowd control operations, surveillance activities, intelligence gathering activities

Conduct crime prevention and security programs, guard services and direct traffic.

Qualifies annually with firearms.

15%

Maintain log of radio, telephone, and wireless communication activities, and monitor alarm systems and other police radio frequencies.

Operates police network computers and dispatches police officers in response to calls

Write reports and other paperwork to document duties performed.

Assist supervisors with compiling information for various reports to be submitted to the Vice-Chancellor etc.

5%

Performs other related duties as assigned

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:  Probationary appointment with a one-year agency probationary period. Successful completion of this period is required before obtaining permanent status.

COMPENSATION:
Anticipated starting salary will be commensurate with education and work experience.  For more information about Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC), visit http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). .

Applicants must have Civil Service test scores for the 2100-Protective Services Exam (PSE) to be considered for this vacancy unless exempted by Civil Service rules 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 current test scores can apply to take the test here.  

A criminal background check will be required of all selected applicants. An offer of employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment background check.  

This organization participates in the E-Verify program.  For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS at .

BRCC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects the entire BRCC family.  We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our students, and our institution.

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