Police Officer 3

Police Officer 3At LSU Health Shreveport, our mission is to advance health professions through excellence in education, research, and service. We expect only the best.We're looking for a Police Officer 3 to join our University Police Department. The incumbent performs responsible and physically demanding armed police, law enforcement, and protective services duties by patrolling LSU Health Sciences Center and Ochsner Health and surrounding properties. This role serves as the vehicle patrol officer on a shift. Primary liaison with local police patrols and sheriff's deputies concerning incidents happening on or adjacent LSU Health Sciences Center and Ochsner Health property during the shift.If you ARE COMMITTED to COURTESY AND EXCELLENCE and to the philosophy of community policing, this could be the opportunity for you!AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPENCIES:Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.Acting Decisively: The ability to make timely, confident decisions using sound reason.Acting with Ethics and Integrity: The ability to make choices that reflect ethical standards, integrity, and honesty, regardless of circumstances or personal benefit.Minimum QualificationsTwo years of law enforcement experience. EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will substitute for one year of the required experience. The maximum substitution allowed is 60 semester hours which substitutes for two years of experience. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Possession of a current Louisiana driver's license. Possession of an active Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification may be required. 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 Duties and Other InformationJob Duties: Duties include, but are not limited to:Serves as the vehicle patrol officer on a shift.Primary liaison with local police patrols and sheriff's deputies concerning incidents happening on or adjacent LSU Health Sciences Center and Ochsner Health property during the shift.Conducts DWI and reckless driving traffic enforcement.Backs up City Police and Sheriff's Patrols responding to criminal activity adjacent LSU Health Sciences Center and Ochsner Health property.Position-Specific Details:Full-time position: Up to 40 hours.Location: Shreveport, LouisianaCompensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.Appointment Type: This position will be filled promotionally as a Job Appointment and is open for application to current permanent classified employees of LSU Health Shreveport only. Applications received from non-employees will not be considered.BenefitsLouisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:Insurance Coverage More information can be found at Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:New Year's DayMartin Luther King, Jr. Day,Mardi Gras,Good Friday,Memorial Day,Independence Day,Labor Day,Veteran's Day,Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor. State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):Louisiana State Employees Retirement System ('s Retirement System of Louisiana ( School Employees Retirement System ( among others Louisiana.gov