Police Officer 1, 2, or 3

About the role

LSU Health New Orleans University Police is seeking motivated applicants for the position of Police Officer 1, 2 or 3. There are multiple vacancies for this position.

Thank you for your interest in a career at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans. We appreciate your interest in joining our LSU Health New Orleans community. As a campus of Louisiana State University, LSU Health New Orleans offers excellent benefits including health care and retirement plans, and generous sick and vacation leave.

LSU Health New Orleans seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. LSU Health New Orleans is also designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management ().

No experience or training is required.NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.Possession of a current Louisiana driver's license.Willingness and ability to attain a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.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.The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties

• Protect life and property, conduct proactive patrols, auto crash/theft, injury investigations, respond to calls for service, direct traffic, and enforce applicable laws and adhere to established policies
• Effect arrests, when necessary on or adjacent to LSUHSC property.
• Greet visitors and the public while offering assistance and direction
• Accept supervisory responsibility for the LSU Health Sciences Center in the absence of a higher supervisory officer

Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Probational

In this position you are required to complete a 13 week Police Officer’s Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) academy held in Baton Rouge or Slidell to attain POST Certification. This academy requires the passing of physical fitness training (running, sit-ups, push-ups. etc) firearms training and defensive tactics training in addition to other training.

Pay rate is dependent upon applicants’ qualifications.

Pay and benefits

Starting rate of pay is 18.58 for a PO 1, 19.88 for a PO 2 and 21.27 for a PO 3. There is also an additional $2 Premium Pay, $1 Longevity Pay and $2.50 Shift Differential for hours worked only.

These positions are in a CPG.

As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a (Police Officer 1, 2, or 3) depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). Please refer to the ‘Job Specifications’ tab located at the top of the LA Careers ‘Current Job Opportunities’ page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.

Pre-employment Drug testing, Physical and Criminal Background check are required.

Location: LSU Health 433 Bolivar St. New Orleans LA 70112 LSU School of Dentistry 1100 Florida Ave. New Orleans La 70119

Hours of Operation: 6:00 am - 6:30 pm or 6:00 pm - 6:00 am

Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care clinic. See following link for more details on our benefits offerings: LSUHSC, New Orleans – Benefits

Other employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option. More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage: Additional Benefits

How To Apply

The person applying must possess a current passing Civil Service Protective Services Exam score (PSE 2100).

Please list all relevant work experience and education, work experience not listed on application will not receive credit. Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

• For further information about this vacancy contact:Timethia Brown
• HR Specialist
• LSU Health Sciences Center
• HR Management Department

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.