Police Officer 1-2-3 (CPG)

State of Louisiana; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Louisiana seeks candidates for Harbor Police Officer positions at the Lake Charles Port. The role involves patrols of port properties, enforcement of laws, and security for vessels and cargo. Training is provided; applicants must be at least 18 and able to obtain POST certification.

Position offers probation up to 24 months with potential progression to Police Officer 1-3 and provides retirement benefits and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• No experience or training is required.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned Port properties and the main Port facility to observe for fires, enforce security and law enforcement duties, check for safety hazards and cargo damage, conduct welfare checks, and report issues.
• Oversees docking, sailing, and shifting of vessels and barges, explains security requirements to vessel personnel, and completes arrival/departure paperwork.

Skills

No experience required

Job description

OUR MISSION

TO ACTIVELY CREATE, FACILITATE AND ENHANCE BENEFITS FROM MARITIME TRANSPORTATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF ITS CUSTOMERS, STAKEHOLDERS, AND THE CITIZENS OF SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

Carries out police and security activities for the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District’s (Port of Lake Charles) Harbor Police Department; Enforces Federal, State, and municipal laws as well as the rules and regulations of the District’s Tariff; Enforces Federal maritime laws and regulations under the guidance of the United States Coast Guard and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) as mandated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Physical abilities such as standing, stooping, bending, walking, running, pushing, pulling, (subduing persons who are resisting arrest), climbing (such as gangplanks; 5 to 10 flights of stairs to ships’ control rooms), lifting 30 pounds or more (such as 110-pound bags of rice; removing an injured person from danger); work outdoors in all types of weather and work around waterfront are required in order to fulfill the duties of this position

Minimum Qualifications

No experience or training is required.

Necessary Special Requirements

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Possession of a current Louisiana driver's license.

Willingness and ability to attain a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.

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.

Job Duties and Other Information

• Patrols assigned Port properties (other than City Docks): observes for fires; observes and enforces security and law enforcement related issues; observes for safety hazards and damage to structures; conducts welfare checks on security personnel and assists when necessary; reports any issues to immediate supervisor.
• Patrols main Port facility (City Docks): observes for fires; observes and enforces security and law enforcement related issues; observes for safety hazards, and damage to structures; checks for proper storage of cargo and observes for any damage to cargo; conducts welfare checks on security personnel and assists when necessary; conducts vehicle searches randomly or as needed; reports any issues to immediate supervisor
• Oversees docking, sailing, and shifting of vessels and barges: gathers information and completes paperwork for arrival and departure of vessels calling on the Port; explains security requirements to vessel captain and/or vessel security officer per U.S. Department of Homeland Security; gathers information and completes paperwork for arrival and departure of barges calling on the Port
• Office administration: mans the patrol office as needed; conducts mandated training for Peace Officer Standards Training (P.O.S.T.), State Civil Service, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security; checks port emails and other port-related correspondence; receives report from off-going shift and gives report to on-coming shift
• Performs various security details: mans the railroad train gate as needed; provides security detail for port board meetings, etc.; investigates incidents of various natures; writes and submits reports concerning these incidents in a timely manner

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational - up to 24 months

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Police Officer 1, 2, or 3.

Compensation: The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant.

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

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 – 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

Please click on the below links to learn more about each job level:

Police Officer 1

Police Officer 2

Police Officer 3

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.