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Commissioned Law Enforcement PositionsThe Louisiana Department of Public Safety Police is seeking applicants for commissioned law-enforcement positions in the Baton Rouge area. DPS Police officers perform proactive patrol, criminal and traffic enforcement, crash and criminal investigations, emergency response, physical-security operations, and major-event assignments.No previous law-enforcement experience is required for appointment as a DPS Police Cadet. Experienced officers with an active Louisiana POST certification may qualify for appointment as a DPS Police Officer or Senior Officer based on verified qualifying experience.DPS Police is looking for applicants who demonstrate sound judgment, integrity, professionalism, selfless service, and effective communication.Minimum QualificationsNo experience or training is required. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be at least 21 years of age. Possession of a current driver's 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 SpecificationThe official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job Duties and Other InformationJob Duties:Work may include proactive vehicle, foot, or bicycle patrolRespond to calls for service and emergenciesCapital Detail: Conduct proactive patrols throughout the State Complex and downtown Baton RougeConduct criminal and traffic enforcementInvestigate crimes and crashesState Facilities Security: Provide law-enforcement services at assigned facilities in the Baton Rouge areaPosition Specific Details:Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional or Job AppointmentCareer Progression: This position participates in a Career Progression GroupWork Schedule: Capital Detail officers work 12-hour shifts from 6:00AM to 6:00PM. State Facilities Security officers generally work from Monday-Friday 8AM to 4:30PMCompensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.The SPECIAL ENTRANCE RATE (SER) for DPS Cadet is $22.25 per hour, DPS Police Officer is $24.59 per hour, and DPS Police Senior Officer is $26.31 per hour.Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.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 Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at 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 ( Retirement System of Louisiana ( School Employees Retirement System ( among others
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baton rouge, LA, 70801, US
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