Police Officer 1 WAE

About This Job

This is a part-time position located at the State Museum in New Orleans, LA. This position helps ensure the safety and security of visitors, staff, collections, and museum facilities. This position is responsible for patrolling buildings, grounds, and parking areas to protect against damage and trespassing and to maintain order. This position also reports irregularities such as leaking pipes, fire hazards, unsecured windows and doors, and assists with safety checks of equipment. Additionally, the officer monitors museum exhibitions and galleries for potential threats and provides security for rental events.

Job Duties

• Serves as an armed commissioned Police Officer in the enforcement of State, Federal, and local laws.
• Patrols interior and perimeter of LSM properties to ensure security and deter theft.
• Patrols at night during special events to prevent vandalism, control visitor traffic, fires, and unauthorized entry, and provide guest protection.
• Conducts monthly building inspections to monitor for safety hazards relative to the Office of Risk Management’s (ORM) Safety program.
• Serves as a POST-certified police officer.
• Maintains a building of daily activities, including entry/exit of LSM employee guests into restricted areas, deliveries, etc.
• Controls and accounts for the transfer of artifacts between LSM properties.
• Ensures entry control by unlocking/locking buildings upon opening and closing each day and monitor and operate building alarms and security systems.
• When required, renders first aid and maintains crowd control during special events.
• Covers for other officers as needed.
• Coordinates and cooperates with the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office, the New Orleans Police Department, and other law enforcement agencies to support security operations, investigations, and public safety initiatives as necessary.
• Maintain knowledge of LSM programs/exhibits in each assigned OSM Museum facilities and provides information to museum visitors as 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.

Position-Specific Details

• Appointment Type: Part-time Classified WAE, limited to 1,245 working hours in a 12-month period.
• Starting Hourly Pay varies, depending on experience.
• Work Schedule: Part-time position that reports in-office. This position may be required to work evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. This position is required to travel between Museum locations.

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. 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.

Required Question

• 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.
• According to State Civil Service rule 22.8, applicants who possess a Louisiana Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification will be exempt from the Protective Services Exam (PSE).
• Do you currently possess a Louisiana POST Certification?
• Yes
• No