Police Officer 3

About This Job

The University of Louisiana Monroe is seeking a Police Officer 3 to join our team and support the safety of our campus as well as providing support and assistant to our faculty, staff and students. Why Work at ULM? At ULM our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive law enforcement services. We are committed to protecting the people of Louisiana with integrity, accountability, and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all. We're looking for a dedicated Police Officer to join our team who is ready to protect and serve with courage and commitment. In this role, you'll provide the full range of police services, including enforcing laws, investigating crimes and accidents, and responding to emergencies. If you are committed to upholding the law, protecting others, and promoting a safer community for all, this is your chance to serve where public safety truly begins.

Minimum Qualifications

Two 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 Specification

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

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties: As a Police Officer, you will support a safe environment through proactive patrol, emergency response, and law enforcement. In this role, you will:

• Criminal patrol, enforce laws and regulations of the State, City, and University and make arrests as necessary
• Traffic enforcement that may include the use of radar/LIDAR.
• Enforce DWI, narcotic, criminal, and University laws and regulations.
• Investigate all incidents committed within University jurisdiction (such as but not limited to: assaults, thefts, sex crimes, computer crimes, traffic accidents, etc.)
• Respond to emergency calls for service within University jurisdiction.
• Serve on multi-agency task force for DWI and crime prevention.
• Gather and submit evidence as part of investigations into violations of local, state and University regulations.
• Generate reports regarding calls for service.
• Appear in court when subpoenaed.
• Provide protection for dignitaries and VIP's within the University jurisdiction.
• Recertify annually to maintain certifications regarding Louisiana POST requirements.
• As a shift supervisor in the absence of higher police official.
• Conduct field officer training and mentoring of new officers.

Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Promotional, only open to current classified employees of ULM, serving with permanent status. How to Apply: Applicants must have Civil Service test scores for the 2100-Protective Services Exam (PSE) to be considered for this vacancy unless exempted by Civil Service rules or policy. If you do not have a score prior to applying to this posting, it may result in your application not being considered. Applicants without current test scores can apply to take the test here. 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information: Jenny Jones-ULM View email address on click.appcast.io

Benefits

Louisiana 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 Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day, Martin 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 ( LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana ( Louisiana School Employees Retirement System ( among others