Police Officer 1 WAE

Police Officer 1 WAE

Salary

$16.83 - $34.06 Hourly

Location

New Orleans, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

CRT-2026-223153-PW

Department

Culture Rec & Tourism-State Museum

Opening Date

07/08/2026

Closing Date

7/22/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

About this Job

This is a part-time position located at the State Museum in New Orleans, LA.

This position helps ensure the safety and security of visitors, staff, collections, and museum facilities. This position is responsible for patrolling buildings, grounds, and parking areas to protect against damage and trespassing and to maintain order. This position also reports irregularities such as leaking pipes, fire hazards, unsecured windows and doors, and assists with safety checks of equipment. Additionally, the officer monitors museum exhibitions and galleries for potential threats and provides security for rental events.

• The incumbent of this position is required to be a La POST commissioned police officer with the power to arrest and must maintain current training requirements pursuant to R.S> 36:2049(8)(8) & R.S. 40:2405.*

The Louisiana State Museum's collections and educational programs stimulate awareness and appreciation of our state's rich and diverse history and culture.

Minimum Qualifications

No experience or training is required.

• Applicants should include any and all work experience and training in order to ensure that a fair and competitive salary can be offered.*

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Possession of a current Louisiana drivers license.

Willingness and ability to attain a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.

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.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

• Serves as an armed commissioned Police Officer in the enforcement of State, Federal, and local laws.
• Patrols interior and perimeter of LSM properties to ensure security and deter theft.
• Patrols at night during special events to prevent vandalism, control visitor traffic, fires, and unauthorized entry, and provide guest protection.
• Conducts monthly building inspections to monitor for safety hazards relative to the Office of Risk Management's (ORM) Safety program.
• Serves as a POST-certified police officer.
• Maintains a building of daily activities, including entry/exit of LSM employee guests into restricted areas, deliveries, etc.
• Controls and accounts for the transfer of artifacts between LSM properties.
• Ensure entry control by unlocking/locking buildings upon opening and closing each day and monitor and operate building alarms and security systems.
• In crisis situations, judiciously uses force, if necessary, to detain individuals, make arrests, restore order, or prevent the stealing of property.
• When required, rendering first aid and maintain crowd control during special events.
• Maintains positive working relationship with the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office, the New Orleans Police Department, and other law enforcement agencies. Coordinates and cooperates with these agencies to support security operations, investigations, and public safety initiatives as necessary.
• Maintain knowledge of LSM programs/exhibits in each assigned OSM Museum facilities and provides information to museum visitors as required.
• The incumbent of this position is required to be a La POST commissioned police officer with the power to arrest and must maintain current training requirements pursuant to R.S> 36:2049(8)(8) & R.S. 40:2405.*

Position-Specific Details:

• Appointment Type: This position will be filled as a part-time Classified WAE, limited to 1,245 working hours in a 12-month period. Starting Hourly Pay varies, depending on experience.
• Work Schedule: This is a part-time position that reports in-office. This position may be required to work evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. This position is required to travel between Museum locations.

How To Apply:

Applicants must have Civil Service test scores for 2100-Protective Services Exam in order to be considered for this vacancy, unless exempted by Civil Service rule 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 a current test score can apply to take the test here.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. 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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

The Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism are participants in the E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes.

Louisiana as a State, is a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Pacee Wallace

Department of Culture, Recreation, & Tourism

1051 N. 3rd Street

Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Phone: 225-342-8202

pwallace@crt.la.gov

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Years Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veterans Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

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. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teachers Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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Have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge?

• Yes
• No

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If YES, give the law enforcement authority (city police, sheriff, FBI, etc), the offense, place and disposition of case. If NO, enter N/A.

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According to State Civil Service rule 22.8, applicants who possess a Louisiana Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification will be exempt from the Protective Services Exam (PSE). Do you currently possess a Louisiana POST Certification?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer State of Louisiana

Address 1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802

Phone (866) 783-5462

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm