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About this Job 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. 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: 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.

How To Apply: Applicants must have Civil Service test scores for 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: For further information about this vacancy, contact: Kip Biddle, Coordinator UPD LSU Health Shreveport Email:kip.biddle@lsuhs.edu Phone: (318) 675-7887.