DOTD Enforcement Sergeant (Breaux Bridge)

State of Louisiana; Breaux Bridge (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks an Enforcement Sergeant to supervise the Weight Enforcement Unit at the Breaux Bridge fixed-scale facility. You will oversee daily enforcement, personnel, investigations, and compliance with state and federal regulations.

Qualified candidates have senior law enforcement experience and POST certification; a valid driver’s license is required. This is a promotional or detail opportunity for DOTD employees.

Qualifications

• Four years of law enforcement experience in transportation protection or related fields.
• Five years as a POST certified peace officer with arrest powers.
• Active driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise weight enforcement operations and field activities.
• Train and brief subordinate staff; prepare schedules and directives.
• Conduct and oversee investigations; ensure proper documentation.
• Maintain records, equipment, and facility readiness; support emergencies.

Skills

POST certified peace officer

Driver's license

Law enforcement experience

Job description

Section 52/ Weights and Enforcement

52/50641310/ES/10.06.26-AS

This is a departmental promotional or Detail opportunity open to DOTD employees only.

At DOTD, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

About This Position:

The DOTD Enforcement Sergeant serves as a commissioned law enforcement supervisor within the Weight Enforcement Unit at the Breaux Bridge fixed-scale facility. The position oversees daily enforcement operations and subordinate personnel while ensuring state and federal size, weight, permit, registration, and taxation regulations are enforced fairly and consistently. The incumbent provides field supervision, manages personnel and administrative responsibilities, conducts and oversees investigations, and ensures equipment, records, training, and facility operations remain in compliance with DOTD policies and applicable laws.

While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Services laws, rules and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.

• Four years of law enforcement experience in the protection of transportation infrastructure; OR
• Five years of law enforcement experience as a POST certified peace officer commissioned with the power of arrest.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Possession of an active Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.
• An applicant who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or a felony, or who is under indictment on a felony charge will be disqualified by the hiring agency until relief from the disabilities imposed by state and federal laws is granted.

Job Duties:

• Supervise weight enforcement operations by providing field guidance to police officers and compliance inspectors, assigning duties, monitoring enforcement activities, and ensuring state and federal regulations are enforced consistently.
• Manage personnel and daily operations by training and briefing subordinate staff, preparing bi-weekly schedules, communicating directives and policy updates, maintaining records, and keeping the Police Lieutenant informed of significant operational matters.
• Conduct and oversee investigations and enforcement activities including major events, evidence handling, seizures, and investigations while ensuring cases are properly completed and documented.
• Oversee administrative, equipment, and facility responsibilities by completing required reports and performance evaluations, maintaining equipment and inventories, coordinating supplies and facility needs, processing applicable bills, and supporting emergency or disaster operations as needed.

Position Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Promotional or Detail to Special Duty

Work Location(s): Breaux Bridge, LA

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type.

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available: https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.