State of Louisiana Hiring for Police Officer 1A – 3A at New Orleans, LA Full Time

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Police Officer 1A – 3A

Salary

$2,520.00 – $4,472.00 Monthly

Location

New Orleans, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

181927

Department

Orleans Levee District

Opening Date

08/17/2023

Closing Date

8/27/2023 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Supplemental Information

It is the duty of the East Bank Levee/Orleans Levee District Police Department to patrol and inspect the levees and floodwalls that surround Orleans Parish and to check various gauges and flood structures to ensure the integrity of the levee system.

The Department also serves to protect lives and property, while also enforcing federal, state, and local laws through active mobile and/or foot patrols. This position is in a Career Progression Group (CPG) from Police Officer 1-A to 3-A. The incumbents of these positions perform responsible, commissioned, law enforcement duties to in the prevention of crime and to protect life and property, while armed and uniformed. At the highest level of the CPG the incumbent performs the full range of police services with an emphasis on the enforcement of Jaws and the investigation of crimes and accidents, in addition to serving as lead worker over lower level officers.

The Orleans Levee District jurisdictional area falls under the umbrella of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East (SLFPAE) and includes Jefferson Parish, New Orleans and St. Bernard parishes on the East Bank.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Incumbents must be able to safely and efficiently operate all police vehicles and equipment, and must be able to lift, throw, and place 40-50-pound sandbags during emergencies and disasters.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Incumbents must be assessed by a certified psychologist as suited for law enforcement duties. Incumbents must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and must be able to acquire and maintain police commission from the Louisiana Department of Public Safety. Incumbents must be POST certified, i.e., must have completed all requirements under law as prescribed by the Peace Officer Standards of Training (POST) Council Academy before the end of the probationary period.

As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Police Officer 1A, 2A, or 3A depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). Please refer to the ‘Job Specifications’ tab located at the top of the LA Careers ‘Current Job Opportunities’ page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.

Applicants must have Civil Service test scores for 2100-Protective Services Exam (PSE) 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 current test scores can apply to take the test here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/3147666/2100-protective-services-exam-pse) .

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.

For Further Information About This Vacancy Contact

Celeste Wertz

(504) 286-3237

[email protected]

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Necessary Special Requirements

No experience or training is required.

Must have attained eighteenth birthday at time of appointment.

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.

May be required to possess a valid Louisiana driver’s license at time of appointment.

May be required to complete a Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) course.

May be required to qualify annually with a firearm.

For some positions, applicant must be eligible for bond.

Job Concepts

Function Of Work

To protect lives and property by conducting foot and mobile security patrols; enforcing parking and traffic regulations; rendering emergency services; investigating minor crimes and making arrest when necessary. Provides a limited range of police services.

Level Of Work

Entry.

Supervision Received

General from a higher-level police official.

Supervision Exercised

None.

Location of Work:

Statewide.

Job Distinctions

Differs from Police Officer 2-A by the absence of experienced level duties.

Examples of Work

75% – Law Enforcement

• Protects life and property, with an emphasis on law enforcement, crime prevention, crime and accident investigation and arranging emergency services. Incumbents patrol an assigned area on foot or in a vehicle to detect and prevent crime.
• Inspects and reports on the condition of 107 miles of earthen levees and floodwalls, 1400 acres of levee turn maintenance area, 200 land-based floodgates and 6 navigational floodgates, 3 permanent canal closures and pumps, and various valves along the levee system.
• Responds to complaints/requests for law enforcement assistance. Investigates disturbances, suspicious activities, and crimes. Intervenes in situations, using force if necessary to restore order, to prevent interference with normal operations or to protect life and property. Empowered to make arrests if necessary. Interviews witnesses; identifies, collects and preserves evidence. Transports offenders to Orleans Justice Center or turns them over to the appropriate authority. Completes all related reports regarding incidents.
• Answers phone and logs calls. Logs out hand radio units. Dispatches officers to sites of reported crimes, accidents or disputes. In the event of injuries, arranges for appropriate medical emergency response.
• Inspects assigned vehicle and equipment regularly to ensure that items are in proper working order. Reports any malfunctioning equipment or vehicle.
• Renders emergency first aid if necessary and calls for ambulance, fire department or any other needed support when necessary. Serves as Incident Commander of major incidents/events until the arrival of a higher authority
• Works special assignments involving large crowd control operations, surveillance activities, and matters involving selective enforcement activities.
• Participates in large-scale crowd control on the Lakefront during peak season. Assists the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office (JPSO) with crowd control during Mardi Gras. Also provides backup to NOPD, JPSO and other agencies in other law enforcement activities as requested.
• Provides security to visiting dignitaries.
• Provides complex law enforcement services involving criminal investigations, collection of evidence, arrests and testimony in court cases.
• Provides traffic enforcement, issuing citations for traffic or parking violations. Enforces motor vehicle laws and conducts motor vehicle accident investigations. Enforces DUI/DWI statutes. Administers breathalyzer and field sobriety tests.
• Testifies in court regarding issued citations or handled situations.
• Sets up barriers or barricades when roadways require closing due to inclement weather, special events, criminal investigations or other events. Directs traffic.
• Issues citations, summons for violations of statutes.
• Patrols areas adjacent to the SLFPA-E.
• Responds to calls in the area and assists NOPD and JPSO already on the scene.
• As requested, provides assistance to other law enforcement entities, including the Jefferson Parish Sheriff s Department, the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, the FBI, the Secret Service, the DEA, the US Coast Guard, the US Customs Department, and the Department of immigration and Naturalization. When requested, assists other law enforcement departments in detaining aircraft arriving at the New Orleans Lakefront Airport.
• Completes all records and reports related to law enforcement activities, including activity sheets, radio logs, time and attendance reports, accident reports, etc., and provides to Police Sergeant for review.

25% – Training and Other

• Attends classes and training sessions to maintain law enforcement skills, learn new techniques, remain up-to-date on laws affecting work, and other matters deemed appropriate or beneficial.
• Escorts SLFPA-E staff, trucks and equipment to other parishes requiring assistance with flood protection or levee repair/reinforcement. Provides security for SLFPA-E’s emergency repair/maintenance and repair crews during hurricane or other events that could lead to flooding. Ensures that only authorized individuals are allowed access to such areas.
• Performs other duties as required and assigned

NOTE: In emergency situations (hurricanes, flood conditions, or other warranting situations), the incumbent must report for duty as assigned and shall remain on duty until specifically released by the proper authority or until such emergency conditions subside. At such times the incumbent may be required to perform any and all activities required to alleviate the situation, e.g. lifting and placing sandbags, securing facilities, placing barricades, directing traffic, etc.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Incumbents must be able to safely and efficiently operate all police vehicles and equipment, and must be able to lift, throw, and place 40-50-pound sandbags during emergencies and disasters.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Incumbents must be assessed by a certified psychologist as suited for law enforcement duties. Incumbents must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and must be able to acquire and maintain police commission from the Louisiana Department of Public Safety. Incumbents must be POST certified, i.e., must have completed all requirements under law as prescribed by the Peace Officer Standards of Training (POST) Council Academy before the end of the probationary period.

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.

Benefits

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/

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.

State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To)

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.

• 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

01

Do you have a current passing score for the 2100-PSE Exam?

• Yes
• No

02

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

Agency

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

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