AGENCY VISION
The Department of Public Safety Police will be a model of an exemplary law enforcement organization providing service to the public, the law enforcement community, and allied agencies through impartial enforcement of the laws. Our highly skilled workforce will serve as a model of forward-thinking leadership and professionalism.
AGENCY MISSION
The Department of Public Safety Police is a statutorily mandated, statewide law enforcement agency charged with ensuring the safety, order, and security of the people in the state through enforcement, regulation, education, and provision of other essential public safety services.
VALUES/PHILOSOPHY
The values/philosophy of the Department of Public Safety Police can be summed up by the acronym for leadership. LEADERSHIP
- Loyalty – Bear true faith and allegiance to the U.S. Constitution, the State of Louisiana, and the communities you serve.
- Equity – Serve with fairness, impartiality, compassion, and empathy for all.
- Accountability – Maintain public trust with transparency and honesty.
- Duty – Fulfill your obligations.
- Excellence – Deliver the highest quality of service through innovation and discipline.
- Respect – Treat people as they should be treated.
- Selfless Service – Put the welfare of others before your own.
- Honor – Live up to all the State Police core values.
- Integrity – Do what is right – legally and morally.
- Personal Courage – Face fear, danger, or adversity (physical or moral).
We’re looking for dedicated candidates to join our team who are ready to challenge themselves by becoming one of Louisiana’s finest.
If you are committed to selfless service and are willing to meet our incredibly high standards, we encourage you to apply today.
Job Duties:
Officers with DPS perform a variety of functions, ranging from conducting proactive police patrols to providing security at important locations throughout the state. At these locations, officers are tasked with providing police protection to elected officials, state employees, and inmates, as well as visitors of these locations.
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Conducts proactive police patrols, issues citations, investigates crashes, and responds to all calls for service.
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Patrols assigned area to deter and prevent criminal activity.
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Investigates crashes, keeps bystanders out of danger, renders first aid, questions drivers and witnesses and prepares narrative reports of conditions and causes of crashes.
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Supervises the removal of injured persons and vehicles to restore highway safety and normal traffic flow.
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Regularly conducts investigations of any crime or complaint within the patrol area; documents findings and enlists assistance if necessary.
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May serve as a Field Training Officer for newly hired officers.
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Inspects and maintains equipment
When you apply, you will be applying for all of these positions. If selected, you will be assigned to any of these locations based on the needs of the Department. During the interview process, you will be asked about your preference for the section. Commanders will consider this when making hiring recommendations. Typical job duties include:
Capitol Detail—Officers assigned to these duties conduct proactive police patrols of the State Capitol Complex and downtown Baton Rouge. Officers enforce state and local laws and ordinances, conduct proactive traffic and criminal enforcement, investigate crimes, and prevent and deter unlawful activity. In addition to their police duties, officers frequently act as ambassadors of the state as they interact with visitors to our great state.
State Facilities Security—Officers assigned to these duties provide police protection to thousands of state employees and visitors throughout Louisiana. These officers enforce state and local laws and ordinances, conduct frequent security patrols, investigate crimes, and prevent and deter unlawful activity.
Headquarters Patrol—Officers assigned to these duties conduct proactive police patrols of the Louisiana State Police Headquarters compound. Officers enforce state and local laws and ordinances, conduct proactive traffic and criminal enforcement, investigate crimes, and prevent and deter unlawful activity. In addition, officers provide security to the hundreds of employees who work on the compound, as well as monitoring the offenders who are working on the compound.
State Police Barracks—Officers assigned to these duties provide care, custody, and control of the offenders housed at the State Police Barracks. They transport them to and from their daily job assignments, hospital trips, funeral trips, etc. During visitation and special events, they interact with the family and friends of the offenders. They also monitor cameras and patrol the 1,700-acre facility.
For more information on these positions, please email [email protected] or visit https://lsp.org/about/leadershipsections/special-operations/dps-police/
Position-Specific Details:
Positions are available in the Office of State Police and may be assigned to any parish statewide. The specific location will be determined when the section is prepared to hire.
Applicants must live within 75 miles of their assigned location. Applicants who do not meet the residency requirements will be rejected. POST-certified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment
Career Progression: This position is in a Career Progression Group and may be filled as a DPS Police Cadet, Officer, Sr. Officer, or Corporal, depending on the experience of the selected applicant
Work Schedule: Work hours are 24 hrs/7 days. This position requires shift work (days, nights, weekends, and holidays).
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. Salary ranges from a minimum of $42,016/year for a DPS Police Cadet to a maximum of $92,851/year for a DPS Police Corporal.
Applicants must be able to qualify with firearms, complete advanced driver and weapons training, pass a thorough background investigation, and meet all annual training requirements. Non-POST certified applicants may be required to pass a physical assessment that consists of a timed 1.5-mile run, push-ups, and sit-ups.
How to Apply:
Applicants must have Civil Service test scores for the 2100-Protective Services Exam (PSE) to be considered for this vacancy unless exempted by Civil Service rules or policy. If you do not have a score prior to applying to this posting, it may result in your application not being considered. Applicants without current test scores can apply to take the test here.
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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Applicants who are POST-certified are exempt from taking the 2100–PSE (Protective Services Exam) in accordance to Civil Service Rule 22.8(e). The applicant’s POST certification shall not be under suspension or pending a revocation hearing. You must indicate this on this job application or through the questions attached to this application.
The Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Public Safety Services, is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide.
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Department of Public Safety
ATTN: Human Resources/Joel Sunsin
[email protected]
If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you have a disability and need a special accommodation.
