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Guard

Northwestern State University
Leesville, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/24/2027
Salary

$2,226.00 - $4,503.00 Monthly

Location

Leesville, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

227746

Department

Northwestern State University

Opening Date

10/22/2026

Closing Date

11/5/2026 11:59 PM Central


About this Job





Northwestern State University of Louisiana is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Security Guard.


To maintain the safety and security of the facilities, grounds, students, faculty, staff, visitors, and property at Northwestern State University’s Leesville Instructional Site, the Security Guard assists University Police and campus administration by monitoring buildings and grounds, controlling access to facilities, responding to security concerns, and supporting the overall safe operation of the instructional site.

Minimum Qualifications

No experience or training is required.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
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.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Applicants may be required to possess a current Louisiana driver's license.

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:

  • Key Functions:
    Maintains a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff, visitors, and University property at the NSU Leesville Campus.

  • Conducts routine patrols of campus buildings, parking areas, and grounds to identify and address potential safety and security concerns.

  • Monitors campus security systems, controls building access, responds to alarms and incidents, and maintains accurate security records and reports.

  • Manages campus key inventory, visitor access procedures, parking permits, and parking violations in accordance with University policies.

  • Coordinates with University Police, local law enforcement, and campus administration to support emergency response, safety inspections, and overall campus security operations.



Position-Specific Details:

Appointment type: Full-time, Probational or Promotional
Work schedule: Monday to Thursday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Friday: 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Work location: NSU Leesville Campus


How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

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 this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.


Contact Information:

Antigone Speed, HR Specialist
speeda@nsula.edu
Northwestern State University
Institutional Effectiveness & Human Resources


Notice of Non-Discrimination

(Full Disclosure)

Northwestern State University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

All complaints or inquiries related to Title IX should be directed to the Director of Title IX Compliance and Title IX Coordinator, Julie Powell (318-357-5570), Room 306 of the Friedman Student Union, or email tix@nsula.edu.

In accordance with Section 35.106 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all participants, applicants, organizations, and interested individuals are advised and noticed that the ADA Coordinator for Northwestern State University for facilities is the Director of University Affairs, Jennifer Kelly (318-357-4300), located in Room 128 Caspari Hall or email andersonje@nsula.edu. For student academic services, contact the Director of Access and Disability Support, Crissey Smith (318-357-5460), located in Room 111 Watson Memorial Library or email smithcr@nsula.edu. For faculty/staff accommodations and services, contact the Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), Room 111, Caspari Hall, or email ramirezv@nsula.edu.

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:
  • 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.
***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

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

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