POLICE OFFICER 1-2 - Job Appointment

Summary

Police OfficerWe're looking for a Police Officer to join our dedicated team at Central Louisiana Supports and Services Center (CLSSC) —a facility committed to providing active treatment and healthcare services to individuals with intellectual, developmental, and orthopedic disabilities in the least restrictive environment. We are looking for a dedicated individual to investigate cases derived on campus. Prepares required police reports and law enforcement-related documents. If you're compassionate, skilled, and ready to make a meaningful impact in a supportive, mission-driven setting—this could be the opportunity for you!Minimum QualificationsNo 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 SpecificationThe official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job Duties and Other InformationJob Duties:Attends shift briefings related to patrol and attends law enforcement trainingDrives police carts in the execution of duty and must possess a valid driver's licenseEnforces local and state laws and agency policies by performing foot and mobile patrols in assigned area, assuring people are safe and free from abuse and neglectPerforms various daily activities including: directs traffic, provides solutions to parking problems, issues traffic citations in accordance with CLSSC policyPrepares vehicle accident reports, prepares incident reports, performs insurance and seatbelt checkpoints, secures buildings at night and weekends, searches vehicles for stolen property and/or contraband, assists in search of eloped individuals, maintains traffic control using radar, and monitors traffic entering grounds at nightPrevent and control disturbances or illegal activities, detain offenders for questioning or investigationsRespond to calls for police assistance on groundsRespond to emergencies, escort ambulance to on-ground locationsAssist direct care staff to provide support to individuals residing at CLSSCPosition-Specific Details:Location: Central Louisiana Supports and Services Center Career Progression Group: Vacancies 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(s). Appointment Type: Job Appointment. Preference may be given to permanent classified employees of the Central Louisiana Supports and Services Center.BenefitsLouisiana 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 Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:New Year's DayMartin 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

Job Description

Police OfficerWe're looking for a Police Officer to join our dedicated team at Central Louisiana Supports and Services Center (CLSSC) —a facility committed to providing active treatment and healthcare services to individuals with intellectual, developmental, and orthopedic disabilities in the least restrictive environment. We are looking for a dedicated individual to investigate cases derived on campus. Prepares required police reports and law enforcement-related documents. If you're compassionate, skilled, and ready to make a meaningful impact in a supportive, mission-driven setting—this could be the opportunity for you!Minimum QualificationsNo 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 SpecificationThe official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job Duties and Other InformationJob Duties:Attends shift briefings related to patrol and attends law enforcement trainingDrives police carts in the execution of duty and must possess a valid driver's licenseEnforces local and state laws and agency policies by performing foot and mobile patrols in assigned area, assuring people are safe and free from abuse and neglectPerforms various daily activities including: directs traffic, provides solutions to parking problems, issues traffic citations in accordance with CLSSC policyPrepares vehicle accident reports, prepares incident reports, performs insurance and seatbelt checkpoints, secures buildings at night and weekends, searches vehicles for stolen property and/or contraband, assists in search of eloped individuals, maintains traffic control using radar, and monitors traffic entering grounds at nightPrevent and control disturbances or illegal activities, detain offenders for questioning or investigationsRespond to calls for police assistance on groundsRespond to emergencies, escort ambulance to on-ground locationsAssist direct care staff to provide support to individuals residing at CLSSCPosition-Specific Details:Location: Central Louisiana Supports and Services Center Career Progression Group: Vacancies 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(s). Appointment Type: Job Appointment. Preference may be given to permanent classified employees of the Central Louisiana Supports and Services Center.BenefitsLouisiana 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 Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:New Year's DayMartin 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