Police Officer

The mission of Southern University and A&M College, an Historically Black, 1890 land-grant institution, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is to provide a student-focused teaching and learning environment that creates global leadership opportunities for a diverse student population where teaching, research, service, scholarly and creative expectations for students and faculty are achieved through the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs offered at the institution via different instructional modalities and via public service.

Southern University and A&M College is looking for a Police Officer 1 to protect the lives and property through active foot and mobile security patrols. This position must provide first aid and emergency services, enforce parking and traffic regulations, provide crowd control at special events and prevents interference with normal operations and directs traffic. 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.

• Enforces local, State and Federal laws through foot and mobile patrols. Provide crowd control and traffic control. Provide emergency services.
• May investigate serious crimes and accidents. May testify in court. Prepares reports on activities.
• May be required to intervene in situations to restore order, prevent interference with normal operations, and to protect persons or property.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Appointment Type:
Probational

Compensation:
This position has a special entrance rate (SER) of $18.58 hourly.

The Southern University System (System) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. The System does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state laws.

A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the SUS. Please inform HR@su .edu if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in this application process.

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 current test scores can apply to take the test here.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. 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.

Mikhale R. Williams
Southern University and A&M College
P.O. Box 10400
Baton Rouge, LA 70813
Phone:
Fax:

Criminal background check and reference verification is required.