Police Officer 3

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You must complete all required portions of the application and attach the required documents in order to be considered for employment.


Department
Platoon C

Job Summary

Job Description

Two years of experience in law enforcement work.


SUBSTITUTIONS:
College training will substitute for the required experience on the basis of thirty semester hours for one year of experience.


NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Must have attained eighteenth birthday at time of appointment.


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.


May be required to possess a valid Louisiana driver's license at time of appointment.


For some positions, evidence of POST certification must be submitted at the time of the application.


May be required to qualify annually with a firearm.


For some positions, applicant must be eligible for bond.


NOTE:
All classified jobs in State service with police officer and wildlife enforcement titles qualify as law enforcement.


Jobs outside State service that will qualify as law enforcement are those performed while commissioned with the power of arrest.


Military police in the armed services are law enforcement; security/guard duty is NOT qualifying.


NOTE:
Any college hours or degree must be from a school accredited by one of the following regional accrediting bodies: the Middle States Commission on Higher Education; the New England Association of Schools and Colleges; the Higher Learning Commission; the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities; the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

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Posting Close Date
September 20, 2026

Please Note: Applications must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on the Job Closing Date to ensure consideration.

Note to Applicant:

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at LSU New Orleans may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

LSU New Orleans seeks to recruit a highly productive workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.