NEOGOV · 3 months ago
DPS Police Cadet/Officer/Sr. Officer/Corporal
Statewide, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$42K/yr - $93K/yrNEOGOV is part of the State of Louisiana's Department of Public Safety Police, which aims to provide exemplary law enforcement services. They are seeking dedicated candidates for the positions of DPS Police Cadet, Officer, Sr. Officer, or Corporal, responsible for ensuring safety and security through proactive policing and law enforcement duties throughout the state.
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Responsibilities
Conducts proactive police patrols, issues citations, investigates crashes, and responds to all calls for service
Patrols assigned area to deter and prevent criminal activity
Investigates crashes, keeps bystanders out of danger, renders first aid, questions drivers and witnesses and prepares narrative reports of conditions and causes of crashes
Supervises the removal of injured persons and vehicles to restore highway safety and normal traffic flow
Regularly conducts investigations of any crime or complaint within the patrol area; documents findings and enlists assistance if necessary
May serve as a Field Training Officer for newly hired officers
Inspects and maintains equipment
Qualification
Required
No experience or training is required
Applicants must be at least 21 years of age
Possession of a current driver's license
Willingness and ability to attain a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification
An applicant who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or a felony, or who is under indictment on a felony charge will be disqualified by the hiring agency until relief from the disabilities imposed by state and federal laws is granted
Applicants must live within 75 miles of their assigned location
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
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
Preferred
POST-certified applicants are encouraged to apply
Applicants who are POST-certified are exempt from taking the 2100–PSE (Protective Services Exam) in accordance to Civil Service Rule 22.8(e)
Benefits
Insurance Coverage
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement– State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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