Guard Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4837654) Apply  Guard Salary $2,226.00 - $4,503.00 Monthly Location Leesville, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 205972 Department Northwestern State University Opening Date 02/18/2025 Closing Date 3/4/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits Supplemental Information Northwestern State University is currently accepting applications. The Guard position is located at the Leesville/ Ft. Johnson Campus. No Civil Service test score or assessment is required 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. *Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. * NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION (FULL DISCLOSURE) It has been, and will continue to be, the policy of Northwestern State University to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on job related standards and must comply with the principles of equal employment opportunity. In keeping with this policy, the University will continue to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels the most qualified persons without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or retirement status. All personnel actions, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, training, and education are administered without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or retirement status. The University is committed to equal opportunity for student success by providing access to educational programs, tuition assistance, and social and recreational activities for all students without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or retirement status. Additionally, the University provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. Student complaints or inquiries related to Title IX should be directed to the Julie Powell (318-357-5570), Room 306 of the Friedman Student Union or emailobannonj@nsula.edu. Employee Title IX issues should be directed to the Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), Room 111 Caspari Hall or emailramirezv@nsula.edu. In accordance with Section 35.106 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all participants, applicants, organizations, and interested individuals are advised and notified that the ADA Coordinator for Northwestern State Universityfor facilitiesis the Director of University Affairs, Jennifer Kelly (318-357-4300), located in New Fine Arts, 104 Central Avenue, Ste. 102 or emailandersonje@nsula.edu. Forstudentacademic services, contact the Director of Access and Disability Support, Taylor Camidge (318-357-5460) located in Room 108-C Watson Memorial Library or emailcamidget@nsula.edu. Forfaculty/staff accommodations and services, contact Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), Room 111 Caspari Hall or emailramirezv@nsula.edu. *Inquiries regarding employment application status should be emailed to: Antigone Speed, HR Specialist speeda@nsula.edu Northwestern State University Institutional Effectiveness & Human Resources Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: No experience or training is required. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 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. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Applicants may be required to possess a current Louisiana driver's license. Job Concepts Function of Work: To maintain security of facilities and grounds of state institutions by preventing crime and vandalism; or, to maintain traffic and parking control and enforcement of traffic and parking regulations. Level of Work: Experienced. Supervision Received: General from a Guard Supervisor. Supervision Exercised: None. Location of Work: May be used by all state agencies. Job Distinctions: Differs from a Guard Supervisor by lack of supervisory responsibility. Examples of Work GENERAL GUARD DUTIES: Guards highly valuable property, such as public locks, state hospitals, schools, grounds, etc. Patrols an assigned area. Checks security of buildings and grounds. Checks persons on public wharfs or docks to determine if they possess proper identification and permits. Checks identification of persons who enter facilities or grounds. Monitors alarm boards for signs of disturbances. Conducts preliminary investigations relevant to disturbances within an assigned area. Interviews disturbances in order to restore peace. TRAFFIC GUARD DUTIES: Directs traffic at state office building complexes. Dispatches tow trucks to remove illegally parked vehicles. Supervises students and temporary employees as required. Issues traffic citations and parking violations. Responds to various emergencies and problems that impact on traffic control. Erects barricades, temporary signs, and ribbons for parking and traffic control. Moves barricades and signs. Makes an inventory of vehicles prior to impoundment. Impounds vehicles and releases vehicles from impoundment including completion of auditable forms and accounting for monies collected. Performs parking and traffic surveys. Uses computer for status checks on vehicles and individuals to confirm impoundment status. Performs simple maintenance to departmental equipment including vehicles, electronic access gates, and cash machines. Provides explanation of complex and unique traffic and parking regulations. Serves as informational source to public for agency activities such as athletic events, conferences, performances, etc.. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough 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 athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx 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 (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system + Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), + Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others Employer State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802 Phone (866) 783-5462 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email