Police Lieutenant

State of Louisiana; New Orleans (LA); In loco; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

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

Competenze

• 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

Mansioni

• 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.

Descrizione del lavoro

Our mission is to ensure the physical, operational and financial integrity of the regional flood risk management system, in southeastern Louisiana as a defense against floods and storm surge from hurricanes. We accomplish this mission by working with local, regional, state and federal partners to plan, design, construct, operate and maintain projects that will reduce the probability and risk of flooding for the residents and businesses within our jurisdiction.

The Orleans Levee District jurisdictional area falls under the umbrella of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East (SLFPA-E) and includes East Jefferson, Orleans and St. Bernard parishes on the East Bank. It is the duty of the Orleans Levee District Police Department to patrol and inspect the levees and floodwalls that surround Orleans Parish and to check various gauges and flood structures to ensure the integrity of the levee system.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

The incumbent in this position performs responsible, commissioned and law enforcement duties in the prevention of crime and to protect life and property, while armed and uniformed.

Agency Preferred Qualification: POST certified

Four years of law enforcement experience.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will substitute for one year of the required experience. The maximum substitution allowed is 60 semester hours which substitutes for two years of experience.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
• Possession of a current Louisiana driver's license.
• Possession of an active Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification may be required.
• 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.

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

Job Duties:

• 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.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:This appointment type can be filled as Probational, Promotional, Lateral Transfer, Detail to Special Duty or Job Appointment.

Career Progression:This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.

Compensation:The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

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