Police Officer 1, 2, or 3

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Job Posting Title:

Police Officer 1, 2, or 3

Position Type:

Classified Department:

LSUAM FA

• CSPER
• Police
• Spprt
• Title IX/CARE (Sarah McBride Drake (00010129))

Work Location:

0101

University Public Safety Building Pay Grade:

Job Description:

This position is a commissioned law enforcement position in which the incumbent serves as a uniformed or plainclothes member of the LSU Police Department assigned to various departmental units and/or details. This position description describes the typical duties/work setting of the job. The actual duties and percentage effort/duty for a position listed on the position description may vary slightly, and the incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as assigned.

Job distinctions:

Police Officer 1

• Entry Level; Police Officer 2
• Experienced; Police Officer 3
• Advanced.

The physical area covered by the department includes the campus with over 500 principal buildings located on more than 1200 acres, and additional facilities (Innovation Park, FETA, Rural Life Museum, Hilltop Arboretum, and AgResearch, totaling nearly 4000 additional acres) located off campus in Baton Rouge. Work shifts are designed to best supplement the department in its mission to provide safety to the campus population. Job Responsibilities Provides proactive patrols to protect lives/property and responds to calls for service from the community. Detects suspicious activities and watches for criminal acts, incidents, accidents, and suspicious persons. Prepares incident reports for supervisor review and approval. Testifies in court to present evidence or act as a witness in criminal cases. May be asked to perform administrative duties, such as but not limited to attending meetings, attending events/protests, conducting witness interviews, performing duties associated with the courts, performing daily operations-style duties, and conducting general investigative activities. (35%) Enforces state motor vehicle traffic laws. Investigates traffic crashes to determine causes, including gathering evidence and data from the crash scene. Prepares traffic crash reports and supplements as required. Sets up barricades and other traffic controls to assist various Facilities projects and arranges for the towing of vehicles out of restricted areas. (30%) Reports directly to the Police Sergeant or supervisor of higher rank. Attends shift briefings related to patrol activities and attends law enforcement training as required. Drives police vehicles in the execution of duties. Obeys the general orders of the department and university policy and procedures. (10%) Works assignments involving large crowds and special events control operations. Operates and maintains security access systems throughout LSU administrative and academic buildings. (10%) Works assignments involving fire safety, environmental safety, hazardous materials, building security, and selective enforcement programs. Works emergency response assignments as they relate to medical incidents, hurricanes, floods, bomb threats, and/or any other catastrophic situations as required. (5%) Communications Center

• answers both routine and emergency telephone calls.

(5%) Other duties as assigned. (5%) Additional Requirements This position requires a valid driver's license, will require an MVR, and is subject to drug screens per

PM-33/PS-67/FASOP HR-04.

This position is classified as a safety and security-sensitive position. These positions are subject to drug screens per

PS-67/FASOP HR-04.

This position is considered emergency essential and may be required to report to campus in times of emergency and/or closure per PS-18. Additional Information Ability to work in all weather conditions. Overtime and weekend work. Ability to lift 50 pounds. Must be able to operate a computer, telephone, and other office equipment. Physically strenuous activity relative to the nature of law enforcement is required. This position will require a physical evaluation based on the required physical demands. Applicants must have Civil Service test scores for 2100 — Protective Services Exam (PSE) in order to be considered for this vacancy unless exempted by Civil Service rule 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 a current test score can apply to take the test here. Testing locations and schedules for State Civil Service test centers can be found here. Minimum Qualifications An applicant who meets the Minimum Qualifications and has a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification from a Louisiana-accredited training academy may be appointed by probational appointment or job appointment to a job that requires the Protective Services Exam without a test score. The applicant's POST certification shall not be under suspension or pending a revocation hearing. Police Officer 1 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. Police Officer 2 MINIMUM

QUALIFICATIONS

One year of law enforcement experience.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION

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 of an active Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification may be required. 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. Police Officer 3 MINIMUM

QUALIFICATIONS

Two years of law enforcement experience.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will substitute for one year of the required experience. The maximum substitution allowed is 60 semester hours which substitutes for two years of experience.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Possession of a current Louisiana driver's license. Possession of an active Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification may be required. 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. Minimum Certifications/Licenses Valid driver's license Louisiana State Civil Service Job Specifications Police Officer 1: http://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?

JobCode=169660 Police Officer 2: http://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?

JobCode=169680 Police Officer 3: http://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?

JobCode=169700

Additional Job Description:

Competencies:

None Special Instructions:

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Sgt. Sarah Drake at sdrake1@lsu.edu A permanent or probationary internal employee who is appointed to another position following certification from an open competitive eligible list is considered a new employee in the new position and shall serve a probationary period of six months.

Posting Date:

May 20, 2026 Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): May 27, 2026

Additional Position Information:

Background Check

• An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. Benefits
• LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University's partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement. Essential Position (Y/N): LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university's ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

HCM Contact Information:

For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes,

RS:

17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting. LSU includes institutions, facilities and programs in each of Louisiana's 64 parishes, and its campuses stretch the length of the state from New Orleans to Shreveport. Each institution plays a vital role in preparing students to incorporate new knowledge and technologies into their daily lives. LSU researchers across Louisiana are working on developing a wide-range of innovations to improve quality of life by studying issues such as disease management, advance medical treatments, obesity, coastal protection, hurricane preparedness, energy, natural resource management and agriculture, among others. Louisiana's Flagship University is a land

• sea
• and space-grant institution with academic programs in all areas of science, engineering, humanities, arts and social sciences.

The University comprises of nine institutions: Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College ("LSU"), the premier flagship university for the state, which include the Paul M. Hebert Law Center and the School of Veterinary Medicine Louisiana State University at Alexandria Louisiana State University at Eunice Louisiana State University at Shreveport LSU Health Sciences Center

• New Orleans LSU Health Science Center
• Shreveport The Health Care Services Division Louisiana State University Agricultural Center Pennington Biomedical Research Center Any other college, university, school, institution, or program now or hereafter under the supervision and management of the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College In implementing its mission, LSU is committed to: Offering a broad array of undergraduate degree programs and extensive graduate research opportunities designed to attract and educate highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students; Employing faculty who are excellent teacher-scholars, nationally competitive in research and creative activities, and who contribute to a world-class knowledge base that is transferable to educational, professional, cultural, and economic enterprises; and Using its extensive resources to solve economic, environmental, and social challenges.