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Police Officer 1
Salary
$3,220.53 - $5,904.00 Monthly
Location
Grambling, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
GSU 06/29/2026 AM
Department
Grambling State University
Opening Date
06/29/2026
Closing Date
7/13/2026 11:59 PM Central
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About this Job
Grambling State University is a comprehensive, historically-black, public institution that offers a broad spectrum of undergraduate and graduate programs of study. Through its undergraduate major courses of study, which are under girded by a traditional liberal arts program, and through its graduate school, which has a decidedly professional focus, the University embraces its founding principle of educational opportunity. With a commitment to the education of minorities in American society, the University seeks to reflect in all of its programs the diversity present in the world. The university advances the study and preservation of African American history, art and culture.
Grambling State University is seeking to fill three Full-time Police Officer 1 positions. These Police Officers will provide a range of law enforcement services to help in protecting students, faculty and staff while on campus premises by conducting patrols, enforcing laws and regulations, investigating crimes, and making arrests.
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 foundhere.
Job Duties and Other Information
Provides crowd and traffic control at special events; may be required to intervene in situations utilizing force if necessary to make an arrest, to restore order, prevent interference with normal operations or to protect persons or property.
Protects lives and property through active foot patrols, enforcing laws and investigating crimes.
Provides foot or mobile security patrol and enforces parking regulations.
Prepares written reports for record and testifying purposes.
Responds to emergencies and renders assistance as required.
Other duties as assigned
Position - Specific Details:
Appointment Type:Probational, Promotional, 6.5(g) or Job Appointment
Career Progression:This position will be filled as either a Police Officer 1, Police Officer 2, or Police Officer 3 depending on prior experience of selected candidate.
Standard Work Schedule:
6:00 AM-6:00 PM; OR
6:00 PM-6:00 AM
Hours are subject to change.
Compensation:Special Entrance Rates (SER):
Police Officer 1 -- $38,646.40 annually
Police Officer 2 -- $41,350.40 annually
Police Officer 3 -- $44,241.60 annually
This is the minimum compensation that may be offered. The job title and salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
How To Apply:
Applicants must have Civil Service test scores for2100-PSE in order to be considered for this vacancy unless exempted by Civil Service rule or policy. If you do not have a score prior to applying to this posting, it may result in your application not being considered.
Applicantswithout a current test score can apply to take the test here ( .
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.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Amy Minniefield/Cheryl Ivory
Grambling State University/Human Resources
403 Main Street
Grambling, LA 71245
318-274-3119
318-274-3829
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough 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
Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at
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 ( LASERS has provided this video ( to give you more detailed information about their system
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (
Louisiana School Employees Retirement System ( among others
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Have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge?
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No
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If 'YES', give the law enforcement authority (city police, sheriff, FBI, etc), the offense, place and disposition of case. If 'NO', enter N/A.
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Do you possess a current Louisiana POST Certification?
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No
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State of Louisiana
Address
1201 N 3rd St
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
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