Summary
Police Officer 1
The mission of Southern University and A&M College, an Historically Black, 1890 land-grant institution, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is to provide a student-focused teaching and learning environment that creates global leadership opportunities for a diverse student population where teaching, research, service, scholarly and creative expectations for students and faculty are achieved through the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs offered at the institution via different instructional modalities and via public service. Southern 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 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 Duties and Other Information:
Job 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: Probational
Compensation: This position has a special entrance rate (SER) of $18.58 hourly.
Benefits:
Insurance Coverage, Parental Leave, Holidays and Leave, Retirement
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact: Mikhale R. Williams Southern University and A&M College P.O. Box 10400 Baton Rouge, LA 70813 Phone: 225-771-2680 Fax: 225-771-5617
Job Description
Police Officer 1
The mission of Southern University and A&M College, an Historically Black, 1890 land-grant institution, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is to provide a student-focused teaching and learning environment that creates global leadership opportunities for a diverse student population where teaching, research, service, scholarly and creative expectations for students and faculty are achieved through the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs offered at the institution via different instructional modalities and via public service. Southern 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 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 Duties and Other Information:
Job 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: Probational
Compensation: This position has a special entrance rate (SER) of $18.58 hourly.
Benefits:
Insurance Coverage, Parental Leave, Holidays and Leave, Retirement
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact: Mikhale R. Williams Southern University and A&M College P.O. Box 10400 Baton Rouge, LA 70813 Phone: 225-771-2680 Fax: 225-771-5617
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