Police Officer / Police Officer Trainee

New Orleans, LA
Tulane University

Position Summary:

Tulane University Police Department is currently recruiting for both Louisiana POST Level 1 (law enforcement officer) and non-POST certified candidates for Police Officer (full time and part time) and Police Officer Trainee positions. Candidates with current POST Level 1 certification will be considered for Police Officer positions, and non-POST candidates will be considered for Police Officer Trainee positions. Police Officer Trainees will be sent to a police academy to earn POST Level 1 certification.

Essential Functions:

  • The Police Officer for Tulane University’s Police Department performs law enforcement, crime prevention duties and other general police/security services; enforces state and local laws as well as Tulane University policies and procedures. Conducts proactive patrol by means of foot, bicycle, or motorized vehicle.
  • The Police Officer Trainee performs basic security functions including, but not limited to: patrol and providing public safety service to members of the community. Trainee hires will be sent by TUPD to a police academy to earn Louisiana POST Level 1 certification.

Requirements:

  • Must attend and successfully complete, annually, a department authorized and POST approved in-service training course consisting of at least forty (40) hours of instruction.
  • Must obtain and maintain a special police commission from the Louisiana State Police Department.
  • Must successfully complete the department field-training program within designated time frame.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 21 years of age or older.
  • Police Officer: P.O.S.T. certification upon hire. Certification must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
  • Police Officer Trainee: must complete all training requirements to include graduating from an accredited police academy and obtaining P.O.S.T. certification within 365 days of hire. Certification must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
  • Must obtain Red Cross First Aid and CPR certification within 365 days from date of hire, and must maintain certification as a condition of continued employment.
  • Must have a valid and unrestricted (not including corrective lens needs) U.S. Drivers License and must meet the Tulane University Motor Vehicle Policy criteria to become an authorized driver.