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About this Job Division: Within the Safety Department at ELMHS, Located in Jackson, LA The Mission of ELMHS is to provide mental health evaluation, treatment, habilitation, and consultation for adults. Programs include inpatient interventions, jail-based evaluations, supervised group home and residential programs, forensic evaluation, care, custody, and aftercare; intermediate and long-term psychiatric services are coordinated with the total system of care in Louisiana ELMHS is looking for a motivated, detail-oriented, and positive individual to join our team as a Police Officer. The selected candidate will serve as a campus law enforcement first responder, ensuring the safety and security of hospital grounds by responding to emergencies, conducting patrols, investigating incidents, enforcing traffic and parking regulations, and preparing detailed incident and daily activity reports.

Minimum Qualifications 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. 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: In this role, you will: Serve as a first responder who is responsible for law enforcement and the safety on campus. Provide emergency services by responding to assist calls and investigating accidents/incidents that occur on ELMHS Grounds. Patrol hospital grounds to detect unusual activity, with also writing incident reports.

Prepare daily reports on all routine work, such as hourly rounds, building checks, sally ports, or gate entrances; confers with Police Sergeant as necessary. Control and direct pedestrian and vehicular traffic by erecting, moving, and removing barricades, temporary signs, and ribbons for parking and traffic control and issues traffic citations and parking violations Perform parking and traffic surveys, respond to various emergencies and problems that impact traffic control, and provide explanation of complex and unique traffic and parking regulations. Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Detail Career Progression: This position will be filled as a Police Officer 1 or 2 depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate(s) 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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Contact Information: For further information about this vacancy, contact: Leigh Moore ELMHS HR ELMHS-HR@LA.GOV 225-634-0680 Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.