GUARD (WAE)

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

    About This Job

    Southern University is seeking a Guard to support the university's traffic and parking operations by guiding campus traffic, enforcing regulations, and setting up necessary equipment to maintain a safe and efficient campus environment.

    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.

    Minimum Qualifications

    No experience or training is required. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 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. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Applicants may be required to possess a current Louisiana driver's license.

    Job Duties And Other Information

    Job Duties:

    • Enforces Southern University Traffic and Parking Regulations across campus to ensure safe and orderly vehicle flow.
    • Directs vehicular traffic on campus during peak hours, special events, and as needed.
    • Picks up, transports, and sets up plastic and metal barricades for traffic control, events, and restricted areas.
    • Applies vehicle immobilization devices to vehicles in violation of traffic and parking regulations.
    • Coordinates with towing services and directs tow truck operators to the location of vehicles designated for towing.

    Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: This position will be filled as a part-time classified WAE job appointment and may not exceed 1245 hours in a 12-month period. NOTE: A Classified WAE (when actually employed) is a temporary job appointment used to fill a position in the classified service for a limited duration.

    • This position is not eligible for benefits or paid holidays.

    Work Location: This position is located at the University's Department of Traffic and Parking Criminal background check and reference verification is required. How To Apply: No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. 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

  • Job Description

    About This Job

    Southern University is seeking a Guard to support the university's traffic and parking operations by guiding campus traffic, enforcing regulations, and setting up necessary equipment to maintain a safe and efficient campus environment.

    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.

    Minimum Qualifications

    No experience or training is required. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 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. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Applicants may be required to possess a current Louisiana driver's license.

    Job Duties And Other Information

    Job Duties:

    • Enforces Southern University Traffic and Parking Regulations across campus to ensure safe and orderly vehicle flow.
    • Directs vehicular traffic on campus during peak hours, special events, and as needed.
    • Picks up, transports, and sets up plastic and metal barricades for traffic control, events, and restricted areas.
    • Applies vehicle immobilization devices to vehicles in violation of traffic and parking regulations.
    • Coordinates with towing services and directs tow truck operators to the location of vehicles designated for towing.

    Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: This position will be filled as a part-time classified WAE job appointment and may not exceed 1245 hours in a 12-month period. NOTE: A Classified WAE (when actually employed) is a temporary job appointment used to fill a position in the classified service for a limited duration.

    • This position is not eligible for benefits or paid holidays.

    Work Location: This position is located at the University's Department of Traffic and Parking Criminal background check and reference verification is required. How To Apply: No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. 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

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