DPS Police Cadet, Officer, Sr. Officer
DPS Police Cadet, Officer, Sr. Officer
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$ 2917 - 5904
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About this Job
These positions are located at the DPS Police Capitol Detail and DPS Police State Facilities Security inEast Baton Rouge Parish.When you submit an application you will be applying for all of these positions. If selected you will be assigned to any of these locations based on the needs of the Department. During the interview process you will indicate your preference of section Commanders will consider this when making hiring recommendations. Typical job duties include:
Capitol Detail Officers assigned to these duties conduct proactive police patrols of the State Capitol Complex and downtown Baton Rouge. Officers enforce state and local laws and ordinances conduct proactive traffic and criminal enforcement investigate crimes and prevent and deter unlawful addition to their police duties officers frequently act as ambassadors of the state as they interact with visitors to our great state.
State Facilities Security - Officers assigned to these duties provide police protection to thousands of state employees and visitors throughout Louisiana. These officers enforce state and local laws and ordinances conduct frequent security patrols investigate crimes and prevent and deter unlawful activity.
Minimum Qualifications
No experience or training is required.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must be at least 21 years of age.
Possession of a current drivers license.
Willingness and ability to attain a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.
An applicant who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or a felony or who is under indictment on a felony charge will be disqualified by the hiring agency 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:
Conducts proactive police patrols issues citations investigates crashes and responds to all calls for service.
Patrols assigned area to deter and prevent criminal activity.
Investigates crashes keeps bystanders out of danger renders first aid questions drivers and witnesses and prepares narrative reports of conditions and causes of crashes. Supervises removal of injured persons and vehicles to restore highway safety and normal traffic flow.
Acts as a Field Training Officer to assist in the training of DPS Police Officers.
Provides community-policing services.
Provides police protection to elected officials dignitaries critical infrastructure state buildings and other high profile facilities.
Completes documents related to enforcement activities such as reports of investigations inspections written warnings citations affidavits warrants/ search warrants property receipts/releases and paperwork that may be required by other law enforcement agencies.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type:This position may be filled as a classified position as a job appointment probational and/or promotional opportunity.
Career Progression:This position may be filled as a DPS Police Cadet DPS Police Officer or DPS Police Senior Officer depending on experience.*Applicants must be able to qualify with firearms complete advanced driver and weapons training pass a thorough background investigation and meet all annual training requirements.
*Applicants must live within 75 miles of their assigned location. Applicants who do not meet the residency requirements will be rejected.The locationis: Capitol Detail and State Facilities Security - 1835 N. River Road Baton Rouge LA 70802. POST-certified applicants are preferred.
Compensation:Starting pay is determined by your level of experience according to the following schedule:
DPS Cadet ( No minimum experience is required) - $20.20/hour;$42016.00/yearly
DPS Officer - $22.32/hour; $46425.60/yearly
DPS Senior Officer - $23.88/hour; $49670.40/yearly
Experienced officers who are POST Certified may be hired at up to $31.17 an hour ($64834 per year). Only well-qualified applicants with additional certifications and more than 10 years of service will qualify for this starting pay rate.
The DPS Police is a great place to enjoy a career in law addition to specialized training equipment and deployment for special events throughout Louisiana officers have excellent retirement benefits.
How To Apply:Applicantsmust have Civil Service test scores for the2100-Protective Services Exam (PSE) to be considered for this vacancy unless exempted by Civil Service rules 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 here.
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 this job title 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.
The Department of Public Safety and Corrections Public Safety Services is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide.For more information on these positions please email or visit more information please contact:
Department of Public Safety
ATTN: Human Resources/Kelsey Campbell
P.O. BOX 66614
Baton Rouge LA 70896
Fax:
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Unclear
