Military Police Officer; Mp Temporary

OPENING DATE: October 06, 2026 Insurance: Medical, Dental, & Vision

CLOSING DATE: October 20, 2026 Paid Holidays: 10 plus proclaimed

Annual Leave: 96 hours per year with tenure increases

* SALARY:
Sick Leave: 96 hours per year with tenure increase

MP-108 $40,256 - $48,318

* Salary indicates typical starting range. Level will be determined by qualifications.

JOB TYPE: Unclassified*

* Current Classified employees must give up their designation to accept this position.

Responsible for enforcing all State and Military laws and all Post policies and procedures according to LARS and UCMJ on GWLC. Daily duties include patrolling all areas and outer perimeters of post, conducting building checks for security measures and manning ACPs for control access to sensitive property as well as the safety of all residence on GWLC. Additional duties include traffic enforcement, accident investigations, conducting radar, report writing, escorts, maintaining a daily entrance staff journal and other duties assigned.

Police Officers (MP1) while conducting a 100%  will have contact with all personnel (military, civilian and VIPs) entering GWLC. All police officers will take pride in appearance of uniform as well as maintaining duty gear, equipment and strive for a safe work environment. Police officers are to follow all procedures and guidelines that are stated in the Force Protection SOP.

All duties assigned are to be conducted tactfully and professionally with minimal supervision and the use of discretion must be exercised when faced with situations and adversities.

This position requires carrying a weapon and applicant must be cleared to carry a weapon. Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice background is required. Must posse the ability to prepare effective written reports. Must have a clean driving record. Must not have a criminal arrest record. Must be able to work various hours and shifts. Must have phone and reliable transportation.

• Must have a valid Driver's License, Social Security Card and Birth Certificate.
• Must be available to report to duty during emergency or disaster situations for extended hours over an extended period of time. Other periodic travel may be required.
• Must meet physical requirements to perform functions of the position.
• Must attend/complete all Louisiana Military Department (LMD) annual training and other training required for the position.
• Must adhere to the Code of Ethics and foster a Sexual Harassment-Free Environment.

• All LMD positions require in-office attendance. This is not a remote position.
• Salary is paid by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) / Direct Deposit Only. A checking or savings account is required for employment.
• For positions requiring computer/email access selected applicant must qualify to obtain a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC) Card and maintain eligibility.
• LMD is a substance abuse and drug free workplace. The selected applicant must pass a pre-employment background investigation and pre-employment drug test. Thereafter, all employees are subject to random drug testing.
• To become an employee of the LMD you must be a current member of the Louisiana National Guard or eligible for membership in the Louisiana State Guard.
• The selected applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background investigation prior to employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer and State as a Model Employee (SAME)