GUARD

Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks a Grounds Guard for DOTD District Headquarters in Alexandria, LA. The role includes rounds, site inspections, and fuel dispensing after hours, with custodial duties as needed.

No prior experience is required. Applicants must be 18+ and may need a Louisiana driver’s license; this position is disaster essential and part of DOTD operations in Rapides Parish.

Qualifications

• No experience or training is required.
• No Civil Service test score is required.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
• Applicants may be required to possess a current Louisiana driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Serves as grounds guard at DOTD Headquarters complex and/or other district/section facilities by routinely making rounds during assigned shift.
• Inspects grounds or job site for the purpose of safeguarding equipment and materials against damage or loss due to theft, weather, or vandalism.
• Responds to emergencies and reports incidents to proper authorities.
• Performs miscellaneous custodial duties for cleaning grounds.
• Dispenses fuel during after hour periods and records transactions.
• May perform other duties including emergency/disaster support activities.
• May be subpoenaed as requested by DOTD legal Counsel.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Documentation skills

Job description

About This Job

District 08-UNIT 701 Alexandria, LA

Job Number: 08/50679918/GUARD/09.14.26-JC

District Recruitment For Rapides Parish

At the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), we plan, build, maintain, and protect the transportation systems that connect communities, support commerce, and keep Louisiana moving. Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency.

The overall function of this position is to serve as grounds guard at DOTD District Headquarters.

The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties many times with or without minimal supervision and also be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. The incumbent will participate in appropriate DOTD structured training programs as appropriate and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks.

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

No Experience Or Training Is Required.

This is a hands-on field role that requires attention to detail, safety awareness, and strong documentation skills.

Positions are located in Rapides, District 08/Unit 701 and report to the Facility Maintenance Manager A.

Minimum Qualifications

No experience or training is required.

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

Necessary Special Requirements

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.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Applicants may be required to possess a current Louisiana driver's license.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .

Job Duties

Job Duties and Other Information

Depending On Level And Assignment, Guard May

• Serves as grounds guard at DOTD Headquarters complex and/or other district/section facilities by routinely making rounds during assigned shift.


• Inspects grounds or job site for the purpose of safe-guarding equipment and/or materials against damage or loss due to theft, weather, or vandalism.


• Responds to various emergencies impacting area by promptly reporting incident to proper authorities for their further direction/action; receives/routes calls to proper authorities.


• Performs miscellaneous custodial duties for the purpose of maintaining cleaning work/grounds area.


• Dispenses fuel during after hour periods and properly records such transactions.


• May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.


• May be subpoenaed as requested by DOTD legal Counsel.

*This position is considered disaster essential. *

Position-Specific Details

Compensation: Guard – $ 26,707.00 Annual

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as either a probational appointment (open to all qualified applicants); or by detail to special duty.

Additional Information: This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Joseph Montalvo

ADA Operations

Phone: [phone]

[e-mail]

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.