Student Worker

About This JobThe selected incumbent must be available to work 15-20 hours per week and must be a full-time high school student, at least 16 years old, or a college student pursuing a degree in any major field of study. Students must be proficient in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, etc. ), and have good oral and written communication skills. Pay will be hourly and will be based upon the student's level within their program.

QualificationsMinimum QualificationsEligibility for employment as a student worker requires the individual to be enrolled in full-time status at a high school, age 16 or over, or be enrolled in full-time status at an accredited college or university. Necessary Skills Are Listed Below Knowledge of Microsoft Office and basic ability to use Microsoft Word Detail oriented Willingness to learn new tasks and handle multiple tasks Ability to handle confidential matters Ability to work independently within departmental policies and guidelines Excellent Communication Skills Integrity, punctuality and dependabilityJob SpecificationThe duties of the Student Worker may include, but are not limited to the following:

Answer and direct phone calls. Log and route mail. Assist with special projects, as directed. Assist in the filing/storing of records. May assist and/or work with networks, phone systems, and website development. Job Duties And Other InformationThis announcement may be used to fill several vacancies within the Department of Public Safety. These vacancies may be located within the Office of Finance & Management, Louisiana State Police, Office of Motor Vehicles, Office of State Fire Marshal, Gaming Control Board, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission and Highway Safety Commission.

DPS is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link 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 by selecting the 'Applications' link after logging into their account.

Applications without the education and/or work experience sections completed will be considered incomplete and will not be accepted. For More Information, Please ContactDepartment of Public SafetyATTN: Human Resources/Kristin GarciaP. O. BOX 66614Baton Rouge, LA 70896Fax: 225-922-3970Email: kristin. garcia@la. govIf you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you have a disability and need a special accommodation. All candidates for hire must undergo drug screening and additional background check(s). This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.

Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority. 01Are you currently enrolled in school?YesNo02To ensure compliance with DPS-PSS Policy 01-02. 01 Nepotism, no individual may be hired, promoted, demoted or transferred within DPS, if the individual is related to another employee who is, or would be, within their line of supervision. Relative is defined as: child, step-child, sibling, spouse, parent, step-parent, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, grandchild, grandparent, and any "in law" relationship.

Are you related to anyone employed with the Department of Public Safety, Public Safety Services?YesNo03If you answered yes to the above question, please list the name of your relative and relationship. If you answered 'No' to the above question, enter N/A. 04How many hours per week are you available to work? Required Question