176220
DPS POLICE OFFICER
PS110 $40,082 - $72,155
Creation Date: 01/05/2024
FUNCTION OF WORK:To provide law enforcement services in support of the DPS Police mission to protect life, enforce laws, serve the public, and conduct investigations.
LEVEL OF WORK:SUPERVISION RECEIVED:Close from a DPS Police Sergeant or other higher-level law enforcement personnel.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:LOCATION OF WORK:The Department of Public Safety and Corrections – Public Safety Services.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:Differs from DPS Police Cadet by the presence of experienced level law enforcement duties.
Differs from DPS Police Senior Officer by the absence of performing the full range of advanced law enforcement work and the supervision received.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.
Performs law enforcement patrol of public highways, state facilities, and other locations.
Investigates/conducts law enforcement activities designed to protect life, enforce traffic and criminal law, and to provide public safety services.
Investigates criminal violations through surveillance.
May identify, contact, and develop potential confidential informants.
Identifies and apprehends suspected violators.
Investigates crime scenes and vehicle crash scenes for the purpose of gathering physical evidence and witness testimony to be used in prosecuting suspects.
Secures areas impacted by natural/manmade disasters and civil disturbances.
Coordinates the removal of injured persons and vehicles involved in crashes or other incidents.
Completes documents related to enforcement activities such as reports of investigations, inspections, written warnings, citations, affidavits, warrants/ search warrants, property receipts/releases, and paperwork that may be required by other law enforcement agencies.
Inspects/investigates facilities to determine compliance with state laws and regulations, to maintain annual security assessments, and to improve public safety.
Appears as a witness in court.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
One year of experience as a DPS Police Officer as a POST-certified peace officer with the power of arrest.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
Three years of any law enforcement experience as a POST-certified peace officer with the powers of arrest.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must have attained twenty-first birthday at time of application.
Must possess a valid driver’s license at time of appointment.
Active Police Officers Standard of Training (POST) certification.
An applicant who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or a felony, or who is under indictment on a felony charge will be disqualified by the hiring agency until relief from the disabilities imposed by state and federal laws is granted.
Must complete Louisiana State Police annual in-service training.
Must complete Louisiana DPS Police Emergency Vehicle Operations Course.
Must complete Louisiana DPS Police advanced firearms qualification course.
Must complete Louisiana intoxilyzer certification.
Must complete Louisiana State Police relational leadership model training.