Job Announcement:
DO NOT APPLY IF YOU HAVE APPLIED TO OUR DEPARTMENT WITHIN THE LAST THREE (3) YEARS. YOUR APPLICATION IS ALREADY ON FILE WITH US.
Ruston Police Department
Now Accepting Applications for Police Officers
If you are also interested in applying for the Ruston Dispatcher position, you do NOT have to submit an additional or separate Dispatcher application! One application is sufficient.
Ruston Police Department serves a population of approximately 22,000 people. The City of Ruston is home to Louisiana Tech University and neighbors Grambling State University.
Ruston Police Department strives for Officers to be well equipped and trained. Ruston Police Department offers take home vehicles and a multitude of paid off duty details. There is no other community like Ruston.
Minimum Requirements:
- Must be not less than twenty-one (21) years of age.
- Must have graduated from high school or possess a certificate equivalent to a high school diploma issued by the State Department of Education. Experience in an allied field may be substituted year for year if judged adequate by the Board.
- After offer of employment, but before beginning work in this class, must pass a medical examination prepared and administered by the Appointing Authority, designed to demonstrate good health and physical fitness sufficient to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without accommodation.
Job Description/General Duties:
This is a routine general police work involving patrol, detective and traffic activities enforcing the state and municipal laws, regulations and ordinances and protecting life and property. Some employees of this class may be assigned to routine clerical work. Employees may work in company with and receive assistance from a more experienced officer. Work involves directing traffic, answering complaints, issuing tickets for movable and non-movable violations, making regular patrols, investigating accidents, crimes or suspicious activity in accordance with prescribed departmental rules and regulations. Independent judgment must be used when faced with emergency situations. All work is reviewed by superior officers through reports, inspection, observation and short conferences.
The job description doesn't imply an employment contract, nor is it intended to include every duty, task, or instruction for which the employee is responsible. Other tasks may be assigned, based on business needs and the department supervisor's request.
Benefits:
- $7,200 State Supplemental Pay
- Retirement through MPERS
- Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account funded by the City of Ruston
- Take home vehicle.
- All Equipment Issued
- Annual Sick, Vacation, & Holiday
- During their first year, new hires will receive $3,000 after six months and $3,000 after one year.
Testing Requirements:
Applicants must have a passing score (min. of 75) prior to applying. The Civil Service Test for Competitive Applicants is administered by the Louisiana Office of State Examiner. Test may be taken online. If you do not have a current passing Civil Service Test score, please visit the website below and select "Entrance Police Officer".
Hiring Process:
Applicants may be contacted for a pre-interview to discuss their application. Applicants will be asked to complete a Digital Voice Stress Analysis Interview.
Ruston Police Department is an equal opportunity employer.
Please direct questions regarding this position to policerecruiting@rustonla.gov
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