Police Officer 1

About the role

Grambling State University is seeking to fill three Full-time Police Officer 1 positions. These Police Officers will provide a range of law enforcement services to help in protecting students, faculty and staff while on campus premises by conducting patrols, enforcing laws and regulations, investigating crimes, and making arrests.

Responsibilities

• 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;
• Protects lives and property through active foot patrols, enforcing laws and investigating crimes;
• Provides foot or mobile security patrol and enforces parking regulations;
• Prepares written reports for record and testifying purposes;
• Responds to emergencies and renders assistance as required.

Requirements

• 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.

Job Specification

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

Qualifications

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

Skills

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

Benefits

Special Entrance Rates (SER): Police Officer 1 -- $38,646.40 annually
Police Officer 2 -- $41,350.40 annually
Police Officer 3 -- $44,241.60 annually

Pay

This is the minimum compensation that may be offered. The job title and salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Standard Work Schedule: 6:00 AM-6:00 PM; OR 6:00 PM-6:00 AM

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy contact:
Amy Minniefield/Cheryl Ivory
Grambling State University/Human Resources
403 Main Street
Grambling, LA 71245
318-274-3119
318-274-3829

How to Apply

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.

Required Questions

• Have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge?
• If 'YES', give the law enforcement authority (city police, sheriff, FBI, etc), the offense, place and disposition of case.
• If 'NO', enter N/A.