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Police Officer 2-A
Salary
$2,697.00 – $4,786.00 Monthly
Location
Kenner, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
181922
Department
East Jefferson Levee District
Opening Date
08/17/2023
Closing Date
8/27/2023 11:59 PM Central
Supplemental Information
It is the duty of the East Bank Levee/East Jefferson Levee District Police Department to patrol and inspect the levees and floodwalls that surround Jefferson 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. The incumbent in this position performs responsible, commissioned, law enforcement duties to in the prevention of crime and to protect life and property, while armed and uniformed.
Pay includes includes supplemental pay per month (after being employed for 1 year), a take home unit and a monthly uniform allowance
Applicants must have Civil Service test scores for2100-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.
Applicantswithout current test scores can apply to take the testhere (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
East Jefferson Levee District
(504) 286-3237
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
One year of experience in law enforcement work.
Substitutions
College training will substitute for the required experience on the basis of thirty semester hours for the year of experience.
Necessary Special Requirements
Must have eighteenth birthday at time of application.
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.
For some positions, evidence of POST certification must be submitted at the time of the application.
May be required to qualify annually with a firearm.
For some positions, applicant must be eligible for bond.
Note
All classified jobs in State service with police officer and wildlife enforcement titles qualify as law enforcement.
Jobs outside State service that will qualify as law enforcement are those performed while commissioned with the power of arrest.
Military police in the armed services are law enforcement; security/guard duty is NOT qualifying.
Note
Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.
Job Concepts
Function Of Work
To provide a full range of police services by enforcing state, federal, and local laws and campus regulations through active foot patrols and mobile patrols.
Level Of Work
Experienced.
Supervision Received
General from a higher-level police official.
Supervision Exercised
None.
Location of Work:
Statewide.
Job Distinctions
Differs from Police Officer 1-A by the presence of experienced level duties.
Differs from Police Officer 3-A by the absence of lead worker responsibility or by routine involvement in specialized assignments involving serious and complex police problems and operations.
Examples of Work
Specific Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To The Following
The East Bank Levee/East Jefferson Levee District jurisdictional area falls under the umbrella of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East (SLFPA-E) and includes Jefferson Parish, New Orleans and St. Bernard parishes on the East Bank.
75% – Law Enforcement
25% – Training and Other
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.
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:
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.
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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?
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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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