Police Officer 1

About This Job

Southern University at Shreveport Louisiana (SUSLA) is one of five campuses within the Southern University System, the nation’s only historically Black university system. SUSLA serves approximately 3,180 undergraduate students and employs over 400 full- and part-time faculty and staff. Located on more than 100 acres on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, the university offers 33 undergraduate degree programs and awards approximately 350 degrees annually. In addition to the main campus, SUSLA operates the Southern University at Shreveport Downtown Metro Center, which provides advanced allied health programs, and the Southern University at Shreveport Aerospace Technology Center located at the Shreveport Downtown Airport, home to FAA-approved aerospace technology and maintenance programs.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties

• Supports a safe environment through proactive patrol, emergency response, and law enforcement.
• Provides foot or mobile security patrol and enforces parking regulations across five campus sites and an apartment complex.
• Responds to emergencies and provides assistance as required through radio dispatch.
• Maintains logs of radio, telephone, and teletype activity, and monitors alarm systems and other police radio frequencies.
• Prepares daily activity reports and vehicle logs.
• Provides security for campus-wide events and activities.

Position-Specific Details

• Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment
• Career Progression: Entry/Probationary Level to Experienced Patrol Work
• Schedule: 5:30 AM-1:30 PM, 1:30 PM-9:30 PM, 9:30 PM-5:30 AM (Hours are subject to change.)

Compensation

The Police Officer 1 offers a starting rate of $35,000 annually. This is the minimum compensation that may be offered. The job title and salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Contact Information

La Toya Wilson
Southern University at Shreveport
3050 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive
Shreveport, LA 71107
Phone: 318-670-9247
Fax: 318-676-5496
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Required Questions

• Do you possess an active Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification?
  Yes
  No
• Have you been convicted of a felony charge or currently under indictment on a felony charge?
  Yes
  No