What are the responsibilities and job description for the POLICE OFFICER 1 - 2 position at LDH-Office for Citizens with Development...?
Salary
$2,917.00 - $5,904.00 Monthly
Location
Alexandria, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
CLSSC-3/9/26-SO
Department
LDH-Office for Citizens with Development Disabilities
Opening Date
03/09/2026
Closing Date
3/16/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
We’re looking for a Police Officer to join our dedicated team at Central Louisiana Supports and Services Center (CLSSC)—a facility committed to providing active treatment and healthcare services to individuals with intellectual, developmental, and orthopedic disabilities in the least restrictive environment.
If you’re compassionate, skilled, and ready to make a meaningful impact in a supportive, mission-driven setting—this could be the opportunity for you!
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 driver's 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:
- Investigates cases derived on campus. Prepares required police reports and law enforcement related documents
- Attends shift briefings related to patrol and attends law enforcement training
- Drives police carts in the execution of duty and must possess a valid driver's license
- Enforce local and state laws and agency policies by performing foot and mobile patrols in assigned area assuring people are safe and free from abuse and neglect
- Performs various daily activities including: directs traffic, provide solutions to parking problems, issue traffic citations in accordance with CLSSC policy
- Prepares vehicle accident reports, prepares incident reports, performs insurance and seatbelt check points, secures buildings at night and weekends, searches vehicles for stolen property and/or contraband, assist in search of eloped individuals, maintains traffic control using radar, and monitors traffic entering grounds at night
- Prevent and control disturbances or illegal activities, detain offenders for questioning or investigations
- Respond to calls for police assistance on grounds
- Respond to emergencies, escort ambulance to on-ground locations
- Assist direct care staff to provide support to individuals residing at CLSSC
Position-Specific Details:
Career Progression Group: Vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Police Officer 1 or Police Officer 2, depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).
Appointment Type: Job Appointment. Preference may be given to permanent classified employees of the Central Louisiana Supports and Services Center.
How To Apply:
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.
- Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumeswill not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
Human Resources Department
318-487-5484
Central Louisiana Supports & Services Center
5400 Coliseum Blvd
Alexandria, LA 71303
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:
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:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
- Mardi Gras,
- Good Friday,
- Memorial Day,
- Independence Day,
- Labor Day,
- Veteran's Day,
- Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
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):
- Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
Salary : $2,917 - $5,904