Top 6 Police Jobs in Hammond, La

Police Officer 1/2
Southeastern Louisiana University —Hammond, LA
- $18.58 - $19.88 an hour
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- 18 years or older
- No experience needed
- Driver's License
Police Officer
City of Hammond —Hammond, LA
- Full-time
- High school
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
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POST 1 Certified Police Officer
City of Hammond —Hammond, LA
- Full-time
- High school
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
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Police Communications Officer
City of Hammond —Hammond, LA
- $29,790.00 - $32,024.25 a year
- Full-time
- High school
- High school diploma or GED
- Pre-employment physical examination
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Police Officer 1/2
Southeastern Louisiana University —Hammond, LA
Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to be certified through the Southeastern Defensive Driving Course.
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Police Officer 1/2

Southeastern Louisiana University -
Hammond, LA

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Job Details

Full-time
$18.58 - $19.88 an hour

Qualifications

Driver's License
Law enforcement

Full Job Description

Southeastern Louisiana University's Police Department invites applications for the position of Police Officer 1/2. This is a training series position that will allow applicants to be hired as a Police Officer 1 or Police Officer 2 based on qualifications.

Police Officer 1: No experience required.
Police Officer 2: One year of experience in law enforcement work.

Current Salary Police Officer 1: $18.58/hr SER
Current Salary Police Officer 2: $19.88/hr SER

When applying, you should list all Education and Work Experience on this application. When listing your Work Experience, indicate if the job was full-time or part-time and what percentage of time you spent on each of the duties listed. This information will be used to determine if you meet the Minimum Qualifications of the position. If complete information is not listed, it may result in your application not being considered.

Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application.

Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to be certified through the Southeastern Defensive Driving Course.

Test Requirements
Applicants must have a current Civil Service test score for 2100-PSE-Protective Services Exam for Law Enforcement in order to be considered for this vacancy unless exempted by Civil Service rule or policy. If you do not have a test 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 at https://jobs.civilservice.louisiana.gov

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

One year of law enforcement experience.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will substitute for one year of the required experience.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Possession of a current Louisiana driver's license.

Possession of an active Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification may be required.

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.

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.

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Posting Close Date

August 24, 2026

Please Note: Applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the posting close date to ensure consideration.

Southeastern Louisiana University is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect and appreciation of differences in individuals. Southeastern is also designated as a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials.

How to Apply

complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future vacancies.

HR Contact

If you have questions about this position, the application process or need special accommodations, please call the Human Resources Office at (985) 549-2001 or send an email to [email protected].

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