Levee District Police Lieutenant — Lead Patrol & Emergencies

State of Louisiana; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Louisiana's Orleans Levee District Police Department seeks a commissioned, armed Lieutenant to supervise a platoon of officers and a dispatcher, maintain radio contact, and respond to incidents to protect life and property around the lakefront in New Orleans. POST certification is preferred and four years of law enforcement experience are required.

Appointment may be Probational, Promotional, Lateral Transfer, Detail to Special Duty or Job Appointment; compensation will be

Qualifications

• Agency Preferred Qualification: POST certified
• Four years of law enforcement experience
• Possession of a current Louisiana driver's license
• Active Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification may be required
• Felony conviction or indictment will disqualify until relief is granted

Responsibilities

• Supervise a platoon of police officers consisting of a Sergeant, several police officers and a police dispatcher.
• Serve as the highest-ranking officer on the platoon. Maintain radio contact with all officers and respond to incidents as needed.
• Monitor and coordinate leave usage to ensure that there is no leave abuse. When necessary the Lieutenant will approve leave.
• Monitor the Sergeant to ensure assignments are given out and that inspection of police officers is done.
• Ensure enforcement of municipal, state and federal statutes. Coordinate the handling of various law enforcement activities. These include the supervision of arrests along with the preservation of evidence. Report to the scene of all major incidents to ensure the incident is handled correctly and, if necessary, that outside agencies are contacted.
• The Lieutenant is in charge of the lakefront in New Orleans. This area amasses large crowds and plenty of vehicular traffic. On Sundays and major holidays, it is the responsibility of the Lieutenant to assign personnel for crowd control.
• In times of weather-related emergencies, it is the responsibility of the Lieutenant to call in extra officers and assign them where they are needed. Also, the Lieutenant may have to stay extended hours until the emergency is under control.

Job description

The State of Louisiana's Orleans Levee District Police Department seeks a commissioned, armed Lieutenant to supervise a platoon of officers and a dispatcher, maintain radio contact, and respond to incidents to protect life and property around the lakefront in New Orleans. POST certification is preferred and four years of law enforcement experience are required.

Appointment may be Probational, Promotional, Lateral Transfer, Detail to Special Duty or Job Appointment; compensation will be