POLICE OFFICER 1

State of Louisiana
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70873 United States  View Map
Posted: Jun 06, 2026
  • Full Time
  • Federal Government
  • Public Safety
  • Summary

    Salary : $3,220.53 - $5,904.00 Monthly
    Location : Baton Rouge, LA
    Job Type: Classified
    Job Number: 218670
    Department: Southern University-Baton Rouge
    Opening Date: 03/11/2026

    About this Job
    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 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:
    • 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.
    How To Apply:

    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 current test scores can apply to take the test .

    To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. 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.

    * Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

    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
    The Southern University System (System) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities.

    The System does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the SUS. Please inform HR@subr.edu if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in this application process.

    Criminal background check and reference verification is required.
    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

    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 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 (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
    • Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (),
    • Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others

    01

    According to State Civil Service rule 22.8, applicants who possess a Louisiana Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification will be exempt from the Protective Services Exam (PSE).Do you currently possess a Louisiana POST Certification?
    • Yes
    • No

    Required Question
  • Job Description

    Salary : $3,220.53 - $5,904.00 Monthly
    Location : Baton Rouge, LA
    Job Type: Classified
    Job Number: 218670
    Department: Southern University-Baton Rouge
    Opening Date: 03/11/2026

    About this Job
    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 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:
    • 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.
    How To Apply:

    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 current test scores can apply to take the test .

    To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. 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.

    * Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

    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
    The Southern University System (System) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities.

    The System does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the SUS. Please inform HR@subr.edu if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in this application process.

    Criminal background check and reference verification is required.
    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

    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 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 (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
    • Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (),
    • Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others

    01

    According to State Civil Service rule 22.8, applicants who possess a Louisiana Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification will be exempt from the Protective Services Exam (PSE).Do you currently possess a Louisiana POST Certification?
    • Yes
    • No

    Required Question
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