Police Officer 1-2

Division:
Within the Safety Department at ELMHS, Located in Jackson, LA. The Mission of ELMHS is to provide mental health evaluation, treatment, habilitation, and consultation for adults. Programs include inpatient interventions, jail-based evaluations, supervised group home and residential programs, forensic evaluation, care, custody, and aftercare; intermediate and long-term psychiatric services are coordinated with the total system of care in Louisiana.

ELMHS is looking for a motivated, detail-oriented, and positive individual to join our team as a Police Officer
! The selected candidate will serve as a campus law enforcement first responder, ensuring the safety and security of hospital grounds by responding to emergencies, conducting patrols, investigating incidents, enforcing traffic and parking regulations, and preparing detailed incident and daily activity reports.

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.

• Serve as a first responder who is responsible for law enforcement and the safety on campus.

• Provide emergency services by responding to assist calls and investigating accidents/incidents that occur on ELMHS Grounds.

• Patrol hospital grounds to detect unusual activity, with also writing incident reports.

• Prepare daily reports on all routine work, such as hourly rounds, building checks, sally ports, or gate entrances; confers with Police Sergeant as necessary.

• Control and direct pedestrian and vehicular traffic by erecting, moving, and removing barricades, temporary signs, and ribbons for parking and traffic control and issues traffic citations and parking violations

• Perform parking and traffic surveys, respond to various emergencies and problems that impact traffic control, and provide explanation of complex and unique traffic and parking regulations.

Appointment Type:
Probational, Promotional, or Detail

Career Progression:
This position will be filled as a Police Officer 1 or 2 depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate(s)

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