| Location | Baton Rouge, LA |
DPS Cadet/Officer/Senior Officer
Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
419-226269-JAS
Department
DPS-Office of State Police
Opening Date
09/17/2026
Closing Date
10/1/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
The 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 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:
Job Duties:
Position Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional or Job Appointment
Career Progression: This position participates in a Career Progression Group
Work 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 4:30PM
Compensation: 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.
How to Apply:
Applicants must have a current qualifying score for the 2100 Protective Services Exam before applying unless exempt under State Civil Service rules or policy. Applicants without a current score may apply to take the 2100 Protective Services Exam here.
An applicant who meets the minimum qualifications and possesses an active Louisiana POST certification from a Louisiana-accredited training academy may be appointed without a Protective Services Exam score in accordance with State Civil Service Rule 22.8(e). The POST certification must not be suspended or pending a revocation hearing. Applicants must identify their POST certification in the application and accurately answer the related supplemental questions.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link 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 their position in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
For Further Questions:
Contact: Joel Sunsin
Human Resources/HR Analyst B
Ph: 225925-6068
Email: DPSEmployeeAdministration@La.Gov
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 https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
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):
01
Which of the following accurately describes your status regarding the 2100 Protective Services Exam?
02
DPS Police employees must reside within 75 miles of their assigned duty station by the date of appointment. Do you currently reside within 75 miles of the Baton Rouge-area duty locations, or are you willing and able to relocate within the required area before your appointment date?
03
Do you currently possess a valid drivers license that is not suspended, revoked, or cancelled?
04
If you are not currently Louisiana POST-certified, are you willing and able to successfully complete a Louisiana POST-approved basic law-enforcement academy and obtain POST certification as a condition of continued employment?
05
I understand that DPS Police officers are required to successfully complete and maintain agency training and qualification requirements, which may include physical-readiness assessments, firearms qualification, defensive tactics, emergency-vehicle operations, and other mandatory law-enforcement training.
06
Have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge?
07
If YES, give the law-enforcement authority involved, such as city police, sheriff, or FBI, the offense, place, and disposition of the case. If NO, enter N/A.
08
Are you currently under indictment on a felony charge, or have you been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, unless relief from the resulting legal disabilities has been granted?
09
If legal relief has been granted, briefly identify the conviction or charge, the jurisdiction, approximate date, and the relief that was granted. If NO, enter N/A.
10
Have you included all required employment history in your application, including complete dates of employment, job duties, and reasons for leaving each position?
11
If you are claiming prior law-enforcement experience for consideration as a DPS Police Officer or Senior Officer, have you clearly documented that experience in the Work Experience section of your application, including your POST status, arrest authority, and specific law-enforcement duties?
12
To ensure compliance with DPS-PSS Policy 01-02.01 Nepotism, no individual may be hired, promoted, demoted or transferred within DPS, if the individual is related to another employee who is, or would be, within their line of supervision. Relative is defined as: child, step-child, sibling, spouse, parent, step-parent, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, grandchild, grandparent, and any "in law" relationship. Are you related to anyone employed with the Department of Public Safety, Public Safety Services?
13
If you answered yes to the above question, please list the name of your relative and relationship. If NO, enter N/A.
14
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?
Required Question
Employer State of Louisiana
Address 1201 N 3rd St
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802
Phone (866) 783-5462
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm