POLICE OFFICER 2

Delgado Community College is a dynamic, open-admissions community college providing high-quality education through innovation and excellence in teaching and learning. The College offers a variety of academic and workforce programs through the Associate degree and is committed to nurturing and sustaining an inclusive culture to support student success.

The Delgado Community College Police Department's top priority is to provide a safe and secure environment for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Join our team of exceptional faculty and staff!

The Police Officer 2 position provides public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting, and enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations.

One year of law enforcement experience.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION :

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will substitute for one year of the required experience.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Possession of a current Louisiana driver's license.

Possession of an active Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification may be required.

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.The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties :

• Patrols specific area on foot or by motorized conveyance, responding promptly to calls for assistance. Identifies, pursues and arrests suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts as deemed necessary. Monitors traffic to ensure motorists observe traffic regulations and exhibit safe driving procedures while on campus. Monitors. notes, reports and investigates suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards and unusual or illegal activity in patrolled areas. Secures classrooms, buildings and parking lots. Provides security escorts as requested.
• Evaluates complaint information and requests for emergency services to determine and provide the appropriate response. Reviews facts of reported incidents to determine if a criminal law or college policy violation has occurred. Records facts to prepare written reports that accurately document incidents and activities.
• Issues citation or warning to violators of college parking regulation and relevant traffic ordinances. Investigates all accidents to determine proximate causes and responds appropriately. Photographs or draws diagrams of crime or accident scenes. Interviews all witnesses to the incident. Testifies in court to present evidence or to act as a witness in traffic or criminal cases.
• Certifies annually for permit to carry firearm. Maintains certifications and POST training updates to stay in compliance with POST certification.

Position-Specific Details :

Appointment Type : This position will be filled as a Probationary Appointment

Location : Delgado Community College - Campus Police Department - New Orleans, LA

Compensation : The Police Officer 2 offers a Special Entrance Rate $19.88 per hour.

Applicants must be available to work at all Delgado Community College locations and shifts based upon the business needs of the department.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

Applicants must have Civil Service test scores for 2100-Protective Services Exam (PSE) 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 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.

For further information about this vacancy contact :

Mechell Washington

Administrative Program Specialist

Campus Police Department

Delgado Community College

Email : mwash1@dcc.edu