Police Officer

Applicants must have Civil Service test scores for 9500-LEAPS to be considered for this vacancy unless exempted by Civil Service rule or policy. If you do not have a test score prior to applying, you may apply to take the test here.

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For further information, contact:

Contact Information:

Quiana

B. Skidmore

Southern University at Shreveport

3050 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive

Shreveport, LA 71107

Phone:

Fax:

Criminal background check and reference verification are required.

Southern University at Shreveport is an equal opportunity employer

No experience or training is required.

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
• Possession of a current Louisiana driver's license.
• Willingness and ability to attain a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.
• Applicants convicted of a felony or under indictment on a felony charge will be disqualified until relief from disabilities is granted.

To protect lives and property by conducting foot and mobile security patrols, enforcing parking and traffic regulations, providing emergency services, investigating minor crimes, and making arrests when necessary. Provides limited police services.

Entry

General supervision from a higher-level police official. Other reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.

None

Statewide

Differs from Police Officer 2 by the absence of experienced level duties.

• Provides foot or mobile security patrol and enforces parking regulations.
• Responds to emergencies and provides assistance.
• Prepares activity reports.
• Provides crowd and traffic control at events; may need to intervene using force to make arrests, restore order, or protect persons or property.