POLICE OFFICER 2

at  State of Louisiana

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Preference will be given to candidates who possess an Active Louisiana Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Certification.
• Must possess a valid Louisiana Driver’s License
• Pre-employment verification is required for salary purposes
• Offer of employment is contingent upon passing a drug test and successful completion of your background check
• All new hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government’s E-Verify system.
  Applicants must have Civil Service test scores for 2100-Protective Services Exam (PSE) in order to be considered for this vacancy unless exempted by Civil Service rule or policy. 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 apply to take the test here.
  Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
  Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

One year of experience in law enforcement work.

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.

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.