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Police Officer 3

LSU of Alexandria · Alexandria, LA

$40,082 - $72,155 per year (PS110); Special Entrance Rate $21.27/hr Full-time Posted Oct 2, 2026 · 3 days ago Closes Oct 13, 2026
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Louisiana State University of Alexandria is a publicly supported institution that provides undergraduate level college education to the citizens of Central Louisiana. The university is a unit of the LSU System and operates under the auspices of the Louisiana Board of Regents. LSUA is located in Rapides Parish. To provide a full range of police services with a primary emphasis on enforcement of laws, investigations of crimes and accidents, and providing emergency services and crime prevention programs; may serve as assistant shift supervisor by overseeing the full range of police services on an assigned shift. May serve on a hazardous materials or crisis intervention response team and routinely investigate serious crimes and accidents. Protects lives and property with primary emphasis on enforcement of laws, investigations of crimes and accidents, and providing emergency services and crime prevention programs. Intervenes in complex matters requiring criminal investigation and collection of evidence, arrests, and testimony in court. Works special assignments involving large crowd control operations, surveillance activities, intelligence gathering activities, and matters involving fire safety, environmental safety, hazardous materials, and selective enforcement programs.

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.

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