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GUARD (WAE)

State of Louisiana
State of Louisiana Salary
New Orleans, LA Other
POSTED ON 1/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/16/2026

Southern University at New Orleans, a public, historically black university, empowers and promotes the upward mobility of diverse populations of traditional and nontraditional students through academic programs, teaching, research, and service to achieve excellence in higher education using various teaching and learning modalities.

This Guard position will be assisting Campus Police for the safety and security of students, faculty, staff and visitors on a college or university campus.  Their primary task is to patrol the campus grounds and buildings to prevent and detect signs of intrusion, theft, or other criminals activity.   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.

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

Job Duties:
  • Provide required services to the SUNO campus community, including: walking or driving escorts, locking and unlocking of campus buildings according to class schedules and events, and providing information and assistance to the community as needed.
  • Creating and maintaining a safe learning and working environment for members of the SUNO campus community.
  • Respond to emergency and non-emergency requests for assistance. Initiate and coordinate Police, Fire, and EMS response as needed.
  • Monitor campus activities and facilities through proactive patrol and observation.
  • Regularly monitor and use critical infrastructure systems, including: CCTV systems, fire alarm panels, automation systems, alarms, access card systems, and parking enforcement systems.
  • Identify after hours' facilities issues and assist in the coordination of emergency maintenance response.
  • Prepare required incident reports completely and accurately for all security and safety related activities.
  • All other duties as apparent or assigned by supervisor(s).
 
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type:  This will be as an WAE position for 12 months
Work Schedule:  8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Compensation:  $16.00/hr. 

How To Apply:

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

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.


*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:
Ms. Patricia Alexander
Southern University at New Orleans/HR Department
email address:palexander@suno.edu

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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