POLICE OFFICER 1

Police Officer 1Southern University and A&M College is looking for a Police Officer 1 to protect the lives and property through active foot and mobile security patrols. This position must provide first aid and emergency services, enforce parking and traffic regulations, provide crowd control at special events and prevents interference with normal operations and directs traffic.Minimum QualificationsNo 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 SpecificationThe official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job Duties and Other InformationJob Duties:Enforces local, State and Federal laws through foot and mobile patrols. Provide crowd control and traffic control. Provide emergency services.May investigate serious crimes and accidents. May testify in court. Prepares reports on activities.May be required to intervene in situations to restore order, prevent interference with normal operations, and to protect persons or property.Performs other duties as assigned.Position-Specific Details:Appointment Type: ProbationalCompensation: This position has a special entrance rate (SER) of $18.58 hourly.Benefits:Louisiana State Government offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. 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 and may include:Louisiana State Employees Retirement System ('s Retirement System of Louisiana ( School Employees Retirement System ( among others Louisiana.gov