Location: Ruston,LA, USA
Job Description
Position: Police Officer 1/2*
Department: University Police
Location: Ruston, LA
Job Type: Classified, Full-time
Hourly Rate: Depends on Qualifications (SEE NOTE BELOW)
Closing Date: November 28, 2024 at 11:59 PM CT
* NOTE: THIS POSITION CAN BE HIRED AT THE 1 OR 2 LEVEL DEPENDING UPON EXPERIENCE.
NOTE: LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY HAS SPECIAL ENTRANCE RATES (SER) IN PLACE FOR OUR POLICE OFFICER 1/2 POSITIONS. THE STARTING HOURLY RATE IS 18.58/HOUR FOR POLICE OFFICER 1. THE STARTING HOURLY RATE IS $19.88/HOUR FOR POLICE OFFICER 2.
This position is part of a Career Progression Group and may be filled at the Police Officer 1 or the Police Officer 2 level depending on experience of the selected applicant. If filled at the Police Office 1 level, employee will train for one year in Police Officer 1 and will be eligible to move to Police Officer 2 if all qualifications and standards by the department have been met.
Thank you for your interest in Louisiana Tech University. Once you start the application process you will not be able to save your work, so ensure you have everything available to complete your application before you begin. Your application will not be considered if you do not complete the application in its entirety.
Join our team of exceptional faculty and staff!
Louisiana Tech University is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a culture where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome.
Louisiana Tech offers outstanding perks and benefits to eligible employees that include a variety of health insurance plans and retirement options, paid time off for vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, substantially reduced-rate tuition for employees and their dependents, discounted memberships at the university's sports and wellness center, professional development training, and promotional opportunities. In addition, market adjustment salary increases are awarded annually (pending funding availability) for eligible classified employees
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Applicants must have a Civil Service 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
For Police Officer 1: No experience or training is required.
For Police Officer 2: One year of experience in law enforcement work.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
College training will substitute for the required experience on the basis of thirty semester hours for the year of experience.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must have eighteenth birthday at time of application.
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.
For some positions, evidence of POST certification must be submitted at the time of the application.
May be required to qualify annually with a firearm.
For some positions, applicant must be eligible for bond.
NOTE:
All classified jobs in State service with police officer and wildlife enforcement titles qualify as law enforcement. Jobs outside State service that will qualify as law enforcement are those performed while commissioned with the power of arrest. Military police in the armed services are law enforcement; security/guard duty is NOT qualifying.
NOTE:
Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.
POLICE OFFICER 1
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.
POLICE OFFICER 2
Protects lives and property through active foot patrols and mobile patrols, enforcing laws, and investigating crimes.
Provides first aid and emergency services.
Investigates accidents, enforces parking and traffic regulations, and campus regulations.
Conducts crime prevention and security programs, guard service, and directs traffic.
Maintains logs of radio, telephone, and teletype activities and monitors alarm systems and other police radio frequencies.
Operates police network computers and dispatches police officers in response to calls when necessary.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Police Officer 3 by the absence of lead worker responsibility or by routine involvement in specialized assignments involving complex police operations.
To view the Civil Service Job Specs, click on the following links:
APPLICANTS MUST APPLY BY THE ANNOUNCEMENT DEADLINE.
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 Job Hub app from your Workday dashboard. Select Browse Jobs, and then View Job. Finally, click on Apply.
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.
For further information about this vacancy, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 318-###-####.
Please Note: Applications must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on the Job Closing Date to ensure consideration.