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 score prior to applying, it may result in your application not being considered.

Applicants without a current test score can apply to take the test here.

To apply, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application. This application can be used for this vacancy and future opportunities. Applicants should check the status of their application regularly. Status updates are available under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

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.

• One year of law enforcement experience.
• Experience substitution: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university substitutes for one year of experience.

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
• Possession of a current Louisiana driver’s license.
• Possession of an active Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification may be required.
• Applicants with a felony conviction or under indictment will be disqualified until legal disabilities are relieved.

To provide police services by enforcing laws and campus regulations through foot and mobile patrols.

Experienced.

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

None.

Statewide.

• Differs from Police Officer 1 by experienced duties.
• Differs from Police Officer 3 by the absence of lead responsibilities or involvement in complex operations.

• Protects lives and property, enforces laws, investigates crimes.
• Provides first aid and emergency services.
• Investigates accidents, enforces parking and traffic laws, campus regulations.
• Conducts crime prevention, security, and traffic control programs.
• Maintains logs and monitors alarm systems and police radio frequencies.
• Operates police network computers and dispatches officers as needed.