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Police Officer 2
$19.88/hour ($41,350.40/year Special Entrance Rate) Full-time Posted Oct 6, 2026 · yesterday
Closes Oct 12, 2026
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THE POSITION OF POLICE OFFICER 2 WILL ASSIST WITH THE POLICING AND SAFETY OF 5300 ACRES, TWELVE MAJOR BUILDINGS, ON-CAMPUS FACULTY HOMES, THE “OAKS” HOUSING COMPLEX, STATE EVACUATION CENTER - WHICH CAN HOUSE OVER 3,500 PEOPLE AS WELL AS ALL LSUA OFF CAMPUS SITES. Applicant required to work a Flex Shift. Covering various AM and PM shifts while working supervised. Applicant must have and maintain a current class E Driver’s License. Applicant be required to complete a Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) course. Protect lives and property through active foot patrol (brisk walking or running) and mobile patrol (including driving at accelerated speeds when necessary). Utilize defensive tactics and necessary law enforcement equipment including hand-to-hand techniques, chemical agents, baton, taser, firearm, and handcuffs. Enforce laws and University regulations; investigate crimes and accidents; retain and document critical information; maintain and process official records.
Source: LSU Careers (Workday)
Career & cost-of-living context — Louisiana
Typical path: HS diploma + police academy; degree helpful for advancement
Living in Alexandria, LA
- Median rent
- $935/mo
- Median home value
- $173,600
- Median household income
- $56,492/yr
- Population
- 150,593
HUD fair market rent (FY2026, Rapides Parish): $780/mo 1BR · $994/mo 2BR
Cost-of-living figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates. Fair market rents: U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development, FY2026.