DPS Police Captain

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Take-home vehicle

State health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid annual leave

Sick leave

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety Police is seeking applicants for a DPS Captain position in the Baton Rouge area. The Captain will oversee Capitol Detail operations, set expectations, manage performance, and supervise administrative processes, with responsibilities including investigations, calls for service, and reports.

The appointment is through promotion of a current permanent employee; work schedule is 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday–Friday, with a special entrance rate of $76,481 per

Qualifications

• Two years of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been in a position equivalent or higher in scope of responsibility to a DPS Police Lieutenant in State service.
• Six years of experience as a DPS Police Officer.

Responsibilities

• The DPS Captain will oversee, at a command level, officers who perform law-enforcement and public-safety duties based on their assigned section.
• The Captain will oversee all operations of the Capitol Detail and set expectations, manage performance and activity, and serve as a member of the Department’s command staff.
• The position coordinates and supervises the assigned section's office administrative processes, reviews disciplinary matters, conducts evaluations, and handles administrative duties.

Job description

About This Job

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety Police is seeking applicants for a DPS Captain position in the Baton Rouge area. DPS Police officers perform proactive patrol, criminal and traffic enforcement, crash and criminal investigations, emergency response, physical-security operations, major-event, and confinement of incarcerated individuals. DPS Police is looking for applicants who demonstrate sound judgment, integrity, professionalism, selfless service, and effective communication.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been in a position equivalent or higher in scope of responsibility to a DPS Police Lieutenant in State service.

• Six years of experience as a DPS Police Officer.

Necessary Special Requirements

• Applicants must be at least 21 years of age.
• Possession of a current 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

Job Duties and Other Information

• The DPS Captain will oversee, at a command level, officers who perform law-enforcement and public-safety duties based on their assigned section. The individual serves as the Captain of the DPS Police Capitol Detail within the Special Operations Division of the Office of State Police and exercises direct authority over all personnel assigned to that respective Command. The DPS Police Command Inspector of Special Operations provides supervision.
• The Captain will oversee all operations of the Capitol Detail. They will set expectations, manage performance and activity, and serve as a member of the Department’s command staff. They will ensure that the section operates efficiently, effectively, and in support of both the section's goals and objectives as well as the Department's mission.
• The position coordinates and supervises the assigned section's office administrative processes such as travel requests, expenditures, personnel changes, supply and equipment requisitions, and budget recommendations. Reviews and addresses disciplinary matters and other requirements in accordance with established departmental procedures. Conducts evaluations on supervised personnel in accordance with departmental guidelines. Conducts all other administrative duties associated with this position.
• Work may include organizing at a managerial level proactive vehicle, foot, or bicycle patrol; response to calls for service and emergencies; enforcement of criminal and traffic laws; investigation of crimes, complaints, crashes, confinement of incarcerated individuals, suspicious activity; arrests and citations; evidence and witness documentation; first aid; incident and traffic control; court testimony; facility security assessments; and preparation of reports, affidavits, warrants, citations, and related records. Officers may also support major events, civil disturbances, emergency operations, and temporary statewide assignments.

This position is located in the Baton Rouge area and will be assigned to the DPS/Capitol Detail section within the office of State Police Special Operations Division.

Position Specific Details

Appointment Type: This will be filled by promotion of a current permanent Louisiana Department of Public Safety, Office of State Police employee only.

Work Schedule: The DPS Captain will work at eight-hour shift from 8:00AM to 4:30PM, Monday through Friday.

Compensation: The DPS Police Captain has a SPECIAL ENTRANCE RATE (SER) at $76,481 annually.

Career Progression: This does not participate as part of a Career Progression Program.

Benefits and Professional Opportunities: Commission officers receive a take-home police vehicle, state health insurance, and retirement benefits, paid annual leave, sick leave, holidays, agency-issued uniforms, weapons, and equipment.

Residency Requirement: Employees must reside within 75 miles of their assigned duty station by the date of appointment.

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

Contact Information

Joel Sunsin

DPS//Human Resources Analyst B

Email: [e-mail]

Address:7979 Independence Blvd Ste 201 BR, LA, 70808

Ph: 225-925-6068

The Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Public Safety Services, is a State as a Model Employer agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Applicants who are contacted for an interview should advise the Department at that time if a disability-related accommodation is needed.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through 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

Holidays and Leave

• 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

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video 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