PSO2 - Campus Police Officer

Dillard University, classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a balanced arts and sciences/professions institution, invites applications for the position of PSO2 - Campus Police Officer (armed). The University is located in the culturally-rich and diverse city of New Orleans, Louisiana.

POSTING SUMMARY
The Police Officer for Dillard University’s Police Department conducts interior and exterior armed, uniformed preventative patrols; investigates incidents and prepares necessary reports; provides escorts; vehicular assists; and other services; performs duties related to the protection and safety of the University personnel as well as the other resources and assets. This is an “Essential Personnel” position, which can require that the incumbent must report for duty and work through emergencies, and also can be designated by the supervisor as essential to the accomplishment of work, or for the completion of critical tasks.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES TYPICALLY NEEDED TO PERFORM THIS JOB SUCCESSFULLY:

(Note:  The following criteria will not be used in screening qualified applicants but may be considered in the final decision-selection process of candidates interviewed.)

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to obtain police commission through Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to maintain a residential telephone number which must be listed with the department
• Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time
• Ability to carry and/or life items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Availability to work overtime, as assigned

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 
•    20 years of age or older 
•    Must obtain Louisiana Basic P.O.S.T. (Level I) certification within 360 days from date of hire, and maintain same as a condition of continued employment 
•    Must obtain Red Cross First Aid and CPR certification within 360 days from date of hire, and must maintain certification as a condition of continued employment. 
•    Must have a valid and unrestricted (not including corrective lens needs) U.S. Driver’s License and must meet the Dillard University Motor Vehicle Policy criteria to become and authorized driver 

MINIMUM EDUCATION 
•    High school diploma or equivalent 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 
•    Prior police/public safety experience