Salary : $5,011.00 - $10,144.00 Monthly
Location : Shreveport, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 224804
Department: LSU Health Sciences Center-Shreveport
Opening Date: 08/13/2026
Closing Date: 8/27/2026 12:00 AM Central

The P.O.S.T. Certified Police Captain serves as a key leader within a dynamic law enforcement environment at a Level II Trauma Center. This position serves as the principal assistant to the Assistant Chief of Campus Police and provides operational oversight of police services, emergency response, security operations, and personnel management. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, sound judgment, and a commitment to public safety, regulatory compliance, and exceptional customer service while collaborating with internal stakeholders and external law enforcement agencies. This position maintains 24-hour on-call responsibility during emergencies and plays a critical role in supporting the safety and security of the LSU Health Shreveport campus community.

If you ARE COMMITTED to COURTESY AND EXCELLENCE and to the philosophy of community policing, this could be the opportunity for you!

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

• Acting with Ethics and Integrity: The ability to make choices that reflect ethical standards, integrity and honesty, regardless of circumstances or personal benefit.
• Building and Supporting Teams: The ability to combine one's actions and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal.
• Demonstrating Courage: The ability to take purposeful action in the face of uncertainty, conflict, or resistance to advance important goals.

Minimum Qualifications

Five years 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. The maximum substitution allowed is 60 semester hours which substitutes for two years of 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.
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:

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provide leadership and operational oversight for Campus Police activities, ensuring compliance with state and federal laws, departmental policies, and organizational standards. Supervise personnel, assign work schedules, approve leave, conduct performance evaluations, and support departmental planning and resource management.
• Direct and participate in law enforcement and public safety operations, including patrol activities, crime prevention, traffic enforcement, emergency response, accident and incident investigations, and maintaining the safety and security of campus facilities and surrounding properties.
• Manage critical incidents and specialized security services, including arrests, suspect apprehension, patient escorts, protection details, emergency situations, and coordination with internal departments and external law enforcement agencies.
• Promote community engagement and safety awareness through crime prevention education, public outreach, and other duties as needed to support the effective operation of the department and the safety of the campus community.

Position-Specific Details:

Location: Shreveport, Louisiana

Appointment Type: Job Appointment
PER 3991/ PSN 00027087

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Kip Biddle, Coordinator UPD

LSU Health Shreveport

Email:
Phone: (318) 675-7887

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

Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at

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.

***** 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 (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others

01

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

02

If "YES", give the law enforcement authority (city, police, sheriff, FBI, etc.) the offense, place, and disposition of case. IF"NO", enter N/A
03

Are you currently Louisiana POST certified?

• Yes
• No

04

AEI: Acting with Ethics and Integrity - How well do you make choices that reflect ethical standards, integrity, and honesty-even when it's difficult or inconvenient?

• I ignore ethical standards, withhold information, or show bias or poor judgment.
• I follow rules, share information, and try to avoid ethical missteps.
• I act with integrity, respect confidentiality, and treat people fairly.
• I promote ethics, model transparency, and help others act with fairness across teams.

05

AEI: Acting with Ethics and Integrity - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
06

BST: Building and Supporting Teams - How well do you work with others to achieve shared goals and contribute to a positive team environment?

• I avoid teamwork, create conflict, or don't contribute.
• I contribute to team efforts with encouragement and guidance.
• I work well with others, contribute consistently, and support the team.
• I unite teams, build trust, and help others work through conflict.

07

BST: Building and Supporting Teams - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
08

DC: Demonstrating Courage - How well do you take purposeful action and speak up during tough moments, even when it's uncomfortable?

• I avoid discomfort, delay hard conversations, and hide honest input.
• I act in tough moments and speak up respectfully when I have support.
• I handle tough issues directly and stay respectful under pressure.
• I lead with courage, keep conversations constructive, and support others in hard moments.

09

DC: Demonstrating Courage - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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