Salary $2,917.00 - $5,904.00 Monthly Location Lake Charles, LA Job Type Classified Job Number

MSU071526C99182

Department McNeese State University Division Student Affairs Opening Date 07/15/2026 Closing Date 7/29/2026 11:59 PM Central About this Job The McNeese University Police Department is accepting applications for a Police Officer 1 or Police Officer 2, depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant. At McNeese State University, our mission is to deliver a life-changing higher education experience by fostering a dynamic teaching and learning community committed to excellence with a personal touch. McNeese offers excellent benefits to include retirement with LASERS, comprehensive insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana, accrual of sick and vacation leave, 14 paid holidays per year, tuition reduction program for employees and qualified dependents, and many other supplemental benefit programs. This position exists to receive, review, and respond to requests from University Police Officers and Police Officers with outside law enforcement agencies. This position serves as the point of contact for the university for emergency situations, accidents, incidents, complaints, etc., using independent discretion, judgment in dispatching officers to various locations. Provide a limited lower-level range of law enforcement duties and requires the ability to work in a collegial manner, displaying excellent customer service skills. May be required to possess a valid Louisiana driver's license at time of appointment. May be required to complete a Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) course. May be required to qualify annually with a firearm. Must be 18 years of age at time of application.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES

Accepting Direction:

The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.

Acting Decisively:

The ability to make timely, confident decisions using sound reason. Acting with

Ethics and Integrity:

The ability to make choices that reflect ethical standards, integrity, and honesty, regardless of circumstances or personal benefit. Applicants must have State Civil Service test scores for 2100-PSE (Protective Services Exam) by the close of this announcement in order to be considered for this vacancy. As per HR Handbook, SCS rule 22.8(e), allows applicants who possess a Louisiana Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification to be exempt from the PSE (Protective Services Exam) . Applicants without current test scores can apply to take the test here . The successful candidate must possess a valid Louisiana driver's license and must maintain qualification with firearms. An extensive background investigation will be performed on the final candidates to include pre-employment psychological examination and polygraph, DNA testing, Fingerprinting, Prior Employment History Verification, Drug Testing, Reference Check, Criminal and Misdemeanor records search, Basic Knowledge Test and Driver's License Records search. 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:

The Police Officer will: Protects lives and property through active mobile and foot patrols, enforcing laws and regulations of the State, City, and University. Responds to emergencies within the University jurisdiction and provides necessary services as required. Enforces parking and traffic regulations across campus sites that may include the use of radar/LIDAR for traffic enforcement. Provide security for campus-wide events and activities. Other duties as assigned.

Position-Specific Details:

Location and Work Schedule:

T his position is for a Police Officer in University Police.

Appointment Type and Essential Abilities:

This vacancy is being announced as a classified position and is open to all qualified applicants and may be filled as a probationary or promotional appointment. This position is non-exempt under the provisions of the FLSA and may work rotating 12-hour shifts, and is subject to overtime, working weekends, holidays, shift work, and 24-hour call. This position has a physical component which includes the ability to run, jump, stand for long periods, climb, crawl, carry, drag, work in all weather conditions, and change flat tires, and requires the ability to shoot a gun with either hand.

Career Progression:

As part of a Career Progression Group, the vacancy may be filled from this recruitment as a Police Officer 1 or Police Officer 2 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.

Compensation:

• Applicant will be eligible for the Special Entrance Rate (SER). Police Officer 1 : No experience or training is required PS108 / $16.83 Special Entrance Rate (SER) $18.58 per hour
• SCS Job Code 169660 SCS Position #: 153501 MSU Position #: C99182 Police Officer 2 : One year of law enforcement experience PS109 / $18.01 Special Entrance Rate (SER) $19.88 per hour
• SCS Job Code 169680

How To Apply:

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.

• Required application materials

WILL NOT

be accepted after the deadline, if applicable.

• Resumes

WILL NOT

be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. All job offers are contingent upon the successful result of a criminal background check and receipt of official transcript(s) if applicable. The candidate for hire must undergo a comprehensive background check and is subject to drug screening at hire and on a random basis. This position may require a valid driver's license and a clear driving record if required to drive for university business.

Contact Information:

Kim Dronett, HR Analyst B Office of Human Resources kdronett@mcneese.edu or (337) 475-5413 Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use.

Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org ). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others