POLICE OFFICER 2
About This Job
Southern University at Shreveport (SUSLA) is one of five campuses comprising the Historically Black Southern University System. Our priority is to aid people from diverse backgrounds to improve the quality of their lives and become contributing participants in this community's cultural and economic development. SUSLA has approximately 3,180 undergraduate students, 413 full and part-time employees including 175 faculty members. The University offers 33 undergraduate degrees, and confers some 350 degrees annually. SUSLA’s annual operating budget is approximately $12 million. The physical plant, located on Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive is more than 100 acres with 11 buildings. SUSLA has two additional locations to provide educational opportunities and accessibility: the Downtown Metro Center providing state-of-the-art allied health programs, and the Aerospace Technology Center at the Shreveport Downtown Airport that houses the 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 And Other Information
Provide protective police services to employees, the public, and state buildings and grounds.
Patrol assigned areas by foot or vehicle to detect and deter criminal activity.
Respond to calls for service and assess the nature and urgency of emergencies.
Investigate incidents, accidents, and suspicious activities.
Enforce laws, regulations, and installation rules through verbal warnings, citations, or arrests.
Control traffic flow and ensure safety at public events or accident scenes.
Operate police vehicles, radios, and communication systems.
Participate in regular training to maintain law enforcement skills and readiness.
Position-Specific Details
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment
Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Police Officer 2.
Work Schedule: Determined by Supervisor. You will work rotating 12- hour shifts, with rotating days off.
Compensation
The Police Officer 2 offers a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $1,590.40 bi-weekly, $41,350.40 annually.
Contact Information
For further information about this vacancy, contact: La Toya Wilson
Southern University at Shreveport/Human Resource Department
3050 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Shreveport, La 71107
318-670-9246
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.
Do you possess a current Louisiana POST Certification?