Police Officer 1, 2, or 3
Salary
$2,917.00 - $5,904.00 Monthly
Location
New Orleans, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
LSUNI00017698s26/01t
Department
LSU Health Sciences Center-New Orleans
Opening Date
06/25/2026
Closing Date
7/26/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
LSU Health New Orleans University Police is seeking motivated applicants for the position of Police Officer 1, 2 or 3. There are multiple vacancies for this position.
Thank you for your interest in a career at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans. We appreciate your interest in joining our LSU Health New Orleans community. As a campus of Louisiana State University, LSU Health New Orleans offers excellent benefits including health care and retirement plans, and generous sick and vacation leave.
LSU Health New Orleans seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. LSU Health New Orleans is also designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (HRMADA@lsuhsc.edu).
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 drivers 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:
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational
In this position you are required to complete a 13 week Police Officer's Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) academy held in Baton Rouge or Slidell to attain POST Certification. This academy requires the passing of physical fitness training (running, sit-ups, push-ups. etc) firearms training and defensive tactics training in addition to other training.
Pay rate is dependent upon applicants' qualifications.
Starting rate of pay is 18.58 for a PO 1, 19.88 for a PO 2 and 21.27 for a PO 3. There is also an additional $2 Premium Pay, $1 Longevity Pay and $2.50 Shift Differential for hours worked only.
These positions are in a CPG.
As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a (Police Officer 1, 2, or 3) depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). Please refer to the 'Job Specifications' tab located at the top of the LA Careers 'Current Job Opportunities' page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.
Pre-employment Drug testing, Physical and Criminal Background check are required.
Location: LSU Health 433 Bolivar St. New Orleans LA 70112 LSU School of Dentistry 1100 Florida Ave. New Orleans La 70119
Hours of Operation: 6:00 am - 6:30 pm or 6:00 pm - 6:00 am
Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care clinic. See following link for more details on our benefits offerings: LSUHSC, New Orleans - Benefits
Other employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option. More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage: Additional Benefits
How To Apply:
The person applying must possess a current passing Civil Service Protective Services Exam score (PSE 2100).
To apply to this vacancy, click on the following link:http://careers.lsuhsc.edu/cw/en-us/job/496459
Please list all relevant work experience and education, work experience not listed on application will not receive credit. Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Timethia Brown
HR Specialist
LSU Health Sciences Center
HR Management Department
504.568.4835
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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):
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