Police Officer

position requires current test scores for the 2100-pse (protective services exam) or a valid exemption. Information about registering for the protective services exam can be found here.

to provide a full range of police services with a primary emphasis on enforcement of laws, investigations of crimes and accidents, and providing emergency services and crime prevention programs; may serve as assistant shift supervisor by overseeing the full range of police services on an assigned shift.

advanced

general from a higher-level police official. Other reporting relationships may be approved by scs.

may serve as a lead worker over lower-level police officers on an assigned shift.

statewide.

differs from police officer 2 by the presence of routine involvement in complex investigations, intelligence gathering, and surveillance operations. Differs from police sergeant by the absence of direct supervisory responsibility.

core competencies have not been identified by state civil service for this job title. More information on the scs competency model can be found here.

examples below are a brief sample of common duties associated with this job title. Not all possible tasks are included. May serve on a hazardous materials or crisis intervention response team and routinely investigate serious crimes and accidents. Protects lives and property with primary emphasis on enforcement of laws, investigations of crimes and accidents, and providing emergency services and crime prevention programs.

Intervenes in complex matters requiring criminal investigation and collection of evidence, arrests, and testimony in court. Works special assignments involving large crowd control operations, surveillance activities, intelligence gathering activities, and matters involving fire safety, environmental safety, hazardous materials, and selective enforcement programs. May serve as an assistant shift supervisor.

two years of law enforcement experience.

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.

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.

october 20, 2026

this position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

lsu new orleans seeks to recruit a highly productive workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.

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