Police Officer 1-A / 2-A
Police Officer 1-A / 2-A
APPLY HERE: https://ulsltu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/LATECHCareers/job/Ruston-La/Police-Officer-1-A---2-A_R-379
APPLICANTS MUST APPLY BY THE ANNOUNCEMENT DEADLINE.
*The State of Louisiana only accepts online applications. Paper applications will not be accepted. Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Any information about a job on your resume that was not included in the work history section of the online application cannot be used to evaluate your qualifications for the posted vacancy. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
CLOSING DATE: October 19, 2021 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)
HOURLY RATE: $17.50
LOCATION: Ruston, LA
DEPARTMENT: University Police – Louisiana Tech University
JOB TYPE: Classified
NOTE: This position is part of a Career Progression Group and may be filled at the Police Officer 1-A or the Police Officer 2-A level depending on experience of the selected applicant. If filled at the Police Office 1-A level, employee will train for one year in Police Officer 1-A and will be eligible to move to Police Officer 2-A if all qualifications and standards by the department have been met. The Police Officer 2-A minimum hiring rate is $18.80 hourly.
FUNCTION OF WORK:
To protect lives and property by conducting foot and mobile security patrols; enforcing parking and traffic regulations; rendering emergency services; investigating minor crimes and making arrest when necessary. Provides a limited range of police services.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Entry.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
General from a higher-level police official.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None.
LOCATION OF WORK:
Statewide.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Police Officer 2-A by the absence of experienced level duties.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.
Provides foot or mobile security patrol and enforces parking regulations.
Responds to emergencies and renders assistance as required.
Prepares reports on activities.
Provides crowd and traffic control at special events; may be required to intervene in situations utilizing force if necessary to make an arrest, to restore order, prevent interference with normal operations or to protect persons or property.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Applicants must have a Civil Service passing test score for the 2100-PSE (Protective Services Exam) in order to be considered for this vacancy. If you do not have a score prior to applying to this posting, it may result in your application not being considered.
Applicants without current test scores can register to take the test by clicking on the following link: https://jobs.civilservice.louisiana.gov/TestInformation/TestRegistration.aspx
For testing dates and locations, click on the following link:
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
No experience or training is required.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must have attained eighteenth birthday at time of appointment.
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.
May be required to possess a valid Louisiana driver's license at time of appointment.
May be required to complete a Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) course.
May be required to qualify annually with a firearm.
For some positions, applicant must be eligible for bond.
To view the Civil Service job spec, click on the following link:
NOTE TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES:
For current Louisiana Tech University Employees you MUST apply for this vacancy internally. To apply for this vacancy internally, click on the “Career” app from your Workday dashboard. Select "Find Jobs," open the position and click on "Apply."
Questions or concerns can be directed to the Louisiana Tech University Human Resources Office at 318-257-2235.
Louisiana Tech University is an AA/ADA/EEO employer. Louisiana Tech recruits, selects, employs and promotes without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information in its admission and recruitment of students, educational programs, and activities, or employment policies.
Louisiana Tech may require a criminal background check to be conducted on candidate(s) selected for hire and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials.