Police Officer 1-A

Classified and Wage Opportunity

Police Officer 1-A

University Police

Agency Tracking #:	MSU010413C99187
Positions Available:	1
Deadline to Apply:	01/18/2013 Not Later Than 11:59 p.m.
Job Vacancy:	Probational/Original/Promotion
Hourly Salary:	$10.81

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
No specialized experience or training is required.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must have attained eighteenth birthday at time of appointment.

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.

May be required to possess a valid Louisiana driver's license at time of appointment.

May be required to complete a Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) course.

May be required to qualify annually with a firearm.

For some positions, applicant must be eligible for bond.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

This position is in University Police and is non-exempt under the provisions of the FLSA. This position may work rotating shifts and is subject to overtime, work on weekends and holidays and 24 hour call. This position primarily dispatches.

The successful candidate must possess a valid Louisiana drivers license and will be required to receive 1st Responder certification. An extensive background investigation will be performed on the final candidate to include pre-employment psychological examination and polygraph, DNA testing, Fingerprinting, Drug Testing, Criminal and Misdemeanor records search, and Drivers License Records search.

Preference may be given as follows:
Candidates who are 21 years of age or older;
Candidates who have a certificate of high school completion or the equivalent;
Candidates who have continuing education beyond high school.

Preference may be given to those applicants who have demonstrated customer service experience, excellent inter-personal communication skills, and the ability to de-escalate stressful situations through previous work experience or training. Preference may also be given to those applicants who have demonstrated ability to multi-task under pressure, manage a multi line phone system, handle emergencies in a calm manner, and a professional command attitude and appearance through previous work experience or training.

Applicants must have Civil Service test scores for 9500-LEAPS in order to be considered for this vacancy unless exempted by Civil Service rule 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 a current test score 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 can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the ‘Application Status’ link after logging into their account.

For additional information contact:
McNeese State University
Human Resources, Smith Hall Room 108
337-475-5362 bmalbrough@mcneese.edu

McNeese State University, located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, is a public university and a member of the University of Louisiana System. Under Louisiana law, applications and all supporting materials will become public record. All applicants are expected to submit complete and accurate materials as specified in the position announcement. A background check and an English Proficiency assessment will be conducted on selected finalists. We comply with Louisiana Revised Statute 49:1001, et seq, and State of Louisiana Executive Order 98-38, which provides for drug testing of employees, appointees, prospective employees, and prospective appointees. Prospective employees and employees are informed if a drug test is required.

McNeese State University is an AA/EEO/ADA employer committed to excellence through diversity.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires McNeese State University to inform applicants that the University can employ only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Each new employee is required to present documentation verifying his/her identity and right to accept employment.

McNeese State University is a member of the University of Louisiana System. Under Louisiana law, applications and all supporting materials will become public record. An executive session pursuant to La. Rev. Stat. 42:6.1(A) may be required.

Persons needing reasonable accommodations as provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the Equal Opportunity Office: Voice: (337) 475-5428; TDD/TTY, Hearing Impaired: (337) 562-4227; Fax: (337) 475-5960; or cdo@mcneese.edu.

If you do not have internet access, please submit a current completed State Civil Service Application form to:

US Mail: Job Posting, Human Resources, McNeese State University, Box 91615, Lake Charles, LA 70609.
In Person: McNeese State University, Human Resources, Smith Hall Room 108.
Direct Contact: 337-475-5362 bmalbrough@mcneese.edu.

An application form can be obtained in Human Resources at McNeese State University, Smith Hall Room 108. Please indicate the job title and agency tracking number on your application. Please note that faxed applications are not accepted.