Police Officer

Position: Police Officer 1, 2, or 3
Location: New Orleans

This position is a commissioned law enforcement position in which the incumbent serves as a uniformed or plain clothes member of the LSU Police Department assigned to various departmental units and/or details.

This position description describes the typical duties/work setting on 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 required 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 250 principle buildings located on more than 200 acres, and additional facilities (South Campus, FETI, Rural Life Museum, Hilltop Arboretum) located off campus in Baton Rouge. Works shifts designed to best supplement the department in their mission to provide safety to the campus population.
** Job Responsibilities
** Enforces state motor vehicle traffic laws. Investigates traffic crashes to determine causes, including evidence and data gathering from the crash scene. Prepares traffic crash reports and supplements as required.  Set up barricades and other traffic controls to assist various Facilities projects and arrange 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 and must possess a valid driver's license. Obey the General Orders of the department and University Policy and Procedures. **(10%)
** Works assignments involving large crowds, special events control operations, and operates & maintains a 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; and also emergency response assignments as it relates to medical incidents, hurricanes, floods, bomb threats, and/or any other catastrophic situations as required. **(5%)
** Communications Center - Answer both routine and emergency telephone calls. **(5%)
** Other duties as assigned. **(5%)
** 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 .Testing locations and schedules for State Civil Service test centers can be found .
** Special or

Physical Requirements
** Physically strenuous activity relative to the nature of law enforcement is required.

Due to the position's physical requirements, a pre-employment physical examination will be required per FASOP:  accordance with PS-18 this position maybe required to report or stay on campus in the event of emergency or closure.

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 requires a valid driver's license, will require an MVR, and is subject to drug screens per PM-33/PS-67/FASOP HR-04.Must possess a valid minimum Class E driver's license.
** Louisiana State Civil Service Job Details
** Police Officer 1:

Police Officer 2:

Police Officer 3:
** Minimum Qualifications
** An applicant who meets the

Minimum Qualifications and has a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification from a Louisiana accredited training academy may be appointed by probational appointment or job appointment to a job which requires the Protective Services Exam without a test score. The applicant’s POST certification shall not be under suspension or pending a revocation hearing.
** Police Officer 1
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* MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

No experience or training is required.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:  Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
Possession of a current…