GUARD

State of Louisiana; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks a Grounds Guard for the District Headquarters in Rapides Parish (District 08/Unit 701). This hands‑on field role requires attention to detail, safety awareness, and strong documentation skills as part of the Facility Maintenance team.

You will perform rounds, inspect grounds, dispense fuel after hours, and assist with emergencies or disaster support as needed.

Qualifications

• No experience or training is required.
• This is a hands-on field role requiring attention to detail and safety awareness.

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 safeguarding equipment and materials against damage or loss due to theft, weather, or vandalism.
• Responds to emergencies impacting area and reports to proper authorities; routes calls as directed.
• Performs custodial duties to maintain cleaning of the grounds area.
• Dispenses fuel during after-hours and records such transactions.
• May be required to 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

District 08-UNIT 701 Alexandria, LA

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

District Recruitment For Rapides Parish

About This Job

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.

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 Duties

• 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.

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.

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 More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

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.

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

• 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