Job description
Job Description
Position: Police Officer 1-A/2-A
Job Type: Classified, Full-time
Department: University Police
Location: Ruston, LA
Hourly Rate: $14.54* (see notes below)
Closing Date: May 21, 2023 at 11:59 PM CT
Job Type: Classified, Full-time
Department: University Police
Location: Ruston, LA
Hourly Rate: $14.54* (see notes below)
Closing Date: May 21, 2023 at 11:59 PM CT
- NOTE: LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY HAS SPECIAL ENTRANCE RATES (SER) IN PLACE FOR OUR POLICE OFFICER 1-A/2-A POSITIONS.
THE STARTING HOURLY RATE IS $17.50/HOUR FOR POLICE OFFICER 1-A INSTEAD OF THE MINIMUM LISTED.
THE STARTING HOURLY RATE IS $18.80/HOUR FOR POLICE OFFICER 2-A INSTEAED OF THE MINIMUM OF $15.56.
- 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 (SER) hourly.
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 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:
https://jobs.civilservice.louisiana.gov/TestInformation/TestLocations.aspx
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
No experience or training is required.
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.
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.
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.
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.
To view the Civil Service Job Specs, click on the following links:
https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/asp/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=169660
https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/asp/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=169680
APPLICANTS MUST APPLY BY THE ANNOUNCEMENT DEADLINE.
- The State of Louisiana only accepts online applications. Paper applications will not be accepted. 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.
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."
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 institution’s verification of credentials.
For further information about this vacancy, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 318-257-2235.
Please Note: Applications must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on the Job Closing Date to ensure consideration.
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