Police Officer 1/2

Job Description

Position:  Police Officer 1/2*                      

Department:  University Police

Location:  Ruston, LA

Job Type:  Classified, Full-time                      

Hourly Rate:  Depends on Qualifications** (SEE NOTE BELOW)                     

Closing Date:  January 23, 2025 at 11:59 PM CT

*NOTE: THIS POSITION CAN BE HIRED AT THE 1 OR 2 LEVEL DEPENDING UPON EXPERIENCE.

**NOTE: LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY HAS SPECIAL ENTRANCE RATES (SER) IN PLACE FOR OUR POLICE OFFICER 1/2 POSITIONS. THE STARTING HOURLY RATE IS 18.58/HOUR FOR POLICE OFFICER 1. THE STARTING HOURLY RATE IS $19.88/HOUR FOR POLICE OFFICER 2.

This position is part of a Career Progression Group and may be filled at the Police Officer 1 or the Police Officer 2 level depending on experience of the selected applicant. If filled at the Police Office 1 level, employee will train for one year in Police Officer 1 and will be eligible to move to Police Officer 2 if all qualifications and standards by the department have been met.

Thank you for your interest in Louisiana Tech University. Once you start the application process you will not be able to save your work, so ensure you have everything available to complete your application before you begin. Your application will not be considered if you do not complete the application in its entirety.

Join our team of exceptional faculty and staff!

Louisiana Tech University is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a culture where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome.

Louisiana Tech offers outstanding perks and benefits to eligible employees that include a variety of health insurance plans and retirement options, paid time off for vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, substantially reduced-rate tuition for employees and their dependents, discounted memberships at the university’s sports and wellness center, professional development training, and promotional opportunities. In addition, market adjustment salary increases are awarded annually (pending funding availability) for eligible classified employees

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

Applicants must have a Civil Service test score for the 2100-PSE (Protective Services Exam) in order to be considered for this vacancy. If you do not have a score prior to applying to this posting, it may result in your application not being considered.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
For Police Officer 1: No experience or training is required.

For Police Officer 2: One year of law enforcement experience
 
SUBSTITUTIONS:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will substitute for one year of the required experience.
 
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Possession of a current Louisiana driver's license.

Possession or willingness and ability to attain an active 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.
 
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 an accredited college or university.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPL