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Police Officer 3-A

University of New Orleans

Posted 05/18/23

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2000 Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans, LA 70148

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Full-Time
Experienced
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Job Description

The University of New Orleans is a welcoming and inclusive university in one of

America’s most diverse and culturally vibrant cities.

 

The Department of Public Safety of the University of New Orleans is seeking to hire a Police Officer 3-A. 

 

About Us

·       Located on the southern shore of Lake Pontchartrain, only 15 minutes from the French Quarter, the University of New Orleans occupies a 195-acre campus in one of the finest residential areas of the city.

·       Ranked Top 50 in the Nation for Social Mobility by U.S. News & World Report.

·       The Brookings Institution ranked UNO third in the nation for providing equal access to higher education for students from all income levels.

·       For years, UNO has appeared on U.S. News & World Report’s least debt list (schools whose graduates have the least amount of debt) among national universities.

 

UNO Welcomes Job Applicants from Diverse Backgrounds

Founded in 1958, the University of New Orleans was the first integrated university to open in the South.  Given its history of educational access for all, UNO is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion - core values that inform all we do. 

 

Required Qualifications

Two years of experience in law enforcement work.
 
SUBSTITUTIONS:
College training will substitute for the required experience on the basis of thirty semester hours for one year of experience.
 
Must have attained eighteenth birthday at time of appointment.
 
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.

May be required to possess a valid Louisiana driver's license at time of appointment.
 
For some positions, evidence of POST certification must be submitted at the time of the application.
 
May be required to qualify annually with a firearm.
 
For some positions, applicant must be eligible for bond.
 
NOTE:
All classified jobs in State service with police officer and wildlife enforcement titles qualify as law enforcement.
 
Jobs outside State service that will qualify as law enforcement are those performed while commissioned with the power of arrest.
 
Military police in the armed services are law enforcement; security/guard duty is NOT qualifying.
 
NOTE:
Any college hours or degree must be from a school accredited by one of the following regional accrediting bodies:  the Middle States Commission on Higher Education; the New England Association of Schools and Colleges; the Higher Learning Commission; the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities; the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

 

Click Here to View the Civil Service Job Spec  

 

Posting Close Date

May 24, 2023

 

Please Note:  Applications must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on the Job Closing Date to ensure consideration.

 

Excellent Employee Benefits Package

Generous vacation and sick leave.  Affordable health, dental, and vision insurances.  Retirement plan.  And more. 

 

The University of New Orleans is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.


 


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About University of New Orleans

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A Commitment to New Orleans and Beyond

Since its founding, UNO has been committed to diversity and inclusion. In 1958, the University of New Orleans opened its doors as the first fully integrated public university in the South. For nearly 60 years, we have not strayed from that vision. The University has educated students from all 64 Louisiana parishes, all 50 states, and more than 130 countries, bringing together a variety of talented and motivated students so that they may learn, interact and pursue their career goals.   

The University of New Orleans is a major business driver in metro New Orleans, generating a total economic impact of $470.5 million for metropolitan New Orleans in the 2014-15 fiscal year. As a global community asset, we offer a wide array of relevant, undergraduate and graduate academic programs and world-class research opportunities. We proudly contribute to the industry, culture and economy of the New Orleans region and beyond.   

Nationally Ranked   

Our students come here for a number of reasons, but on the top of that list is the high quality education we provide. We're proud to be named one of the nation's best colleges by The Princeton Review, Forbes, U.S. News & World Report and one of the top 1,000 universities in the world by the Center for World University Rankings. We are also classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a Doctoral University with Higher Research Activity, one of only two in the state of Louisiana. The University's rankings are a testament to the students we attract and the quality of our faculty.