Police Officer 1/2/3

At 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 1/2/3 to join our University Police Department in Monroe, Louisiana. 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. 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 COMMITED 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 COMPETENCIES: Accepting Direction: The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command. Acting Decisively: The ability to make decisions quickly and effectively. Acting with Ethics and Integrity: The ability to be consistent, honest, and a trustworthy steward of State resources. No 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. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties: EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED. Performs armed patrol and law enforcement duties at LSU Health Sciences Center, Ochsner Health, and surrounding properties, including vehicle patrol and incident response. Acts as primary liaison with local police and sheriff’s departments regarding on- or near-property incidents. Conducts traffic enforcement for DWI and reckless driving, and provides backup to city and sheriff patrols during criminal activity nearby. Leads training and security operations , serving as shift training officer and coordinating VIP/dignitary protection and advance security assessments. Works rotating shifts (day, evening, night, weekends, holidays), maintains POST certification, and upholds professional, customer-focused service while remaining at assigned post unless relieved. Position-Specific Details: Location: Monroe, Louisiana Appointment Type: Job Appointment

PER 1960/ PSN 00051813

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Police Officer 1/2/3 Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Contact Information: For further information about this vacancy, contact: Kip Biddle, Coordinator UPD LSU Health Shreveport Email:View email address on click.appcast.io Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Louisiana