Police Officer 1-3 Job Appointment

About the role

This is a full-time position located at the State Museum in New Orleans, LA.

The Louisiana State Museum’s collections and educational programs stimulate awareness and appreciation of our state’s rich and diverse history and culture.

This position ensures the safety and security of the Louisiana State Museums. The Museum Police Officer is responsible for patrolling buildings, grounds, and parking areas to protect against damage and trespassing and to maintain order.

The incumbent of this position is required to be a LA POST commissioned police officer with the power to arrest and must maintain current training requirements pursuant to R.S. 36:2049(8)(8) & R.S.

40:2405.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

• Serves as an armed commissioned police officer in the enforcement of State, Federal, and local laws.
• Patrols interior and exterior of OSM properties, and directs visitor traffic as well as parking at OSM facilities.
• Conducts daily building inspections relative to the Office of Risk Management’s (ORM) safety program.
• Required to participate in after-hours “On Call” coverages.
• Maintains building access of employees or guests into restricted areas.
• Accounts for transfer of artifacts between OSM properties.
• Monitors and operates LSM alarm systems and key control system. Responsible for key control, opening/closing of OSM properties each day.
• Intervenes in any emergency situation utilizing applicable laws and protocols to maintain order.
• Responds to calls, first aid, or other law enforcement assistance. Maintain crowd control when necessary.
• Participate in special event activities to ensure adequate security coverage.
• Maintains knowledge of OSM programs and exhibits in each OSM facility and provides information to museum visitors as required.
• Acts as a sergeant at arms at OSM public meetings.
• Maintain good working relationship with all State, Federal, and local law enforcement agencies. Cooperate and assist with outside agencies as necessary.
• Must respond to order from a police department supervisor, Deputy Director, or Director of OSM.
• The incumbent of this position is required to be a LA POST commissioned police officer with the power to arrest and must maintain current training requirements pursuant to R.S. 36:2049(8)(8) & R.S. 40:2405.

Position-Specific Details

• Location: State Museum in New Orleans, LA.
• Appointment Type: This position will be filled as a Job Appointment. In the event that funds become available for a permanent position, the employee may be converted to a probational appointment.
• Work Schedule: This is a full-time position that reports in-office. This position may be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or overtime. This position is required to travel between Museum locations.
• Career Progression: This position is in a Career Progression Group to a Police Officer 3. As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Police Officer 1, 2, or 3 based on the qualifications of the selected applicant. Please refer to the “Class Specifications” page for specific information of salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.
• Compensation: Compensation offered will be dependent on level of experience and certification, so please be sure to include all education and work experience for consideration.

Additional information

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

How to Apply

Applicants must have Civil Service test scores for 2100-Protective Services Exam 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 a current test score can apply to take the test here.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. 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.

• Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

Louisiana as a State, is a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.

For further information about this vacancy contact

• Pacee Wallace
• Department of Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
• 1051 N. 3rd Street
• Baton Rouge, LA 70802