Police Officer 2-3 (CPG)

Nunez Community College; New Orleans (LA); Presencial; USD 48.000 - 65.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Orleans Levee District in New Orleans, LA, seeks a police officer to perform commissioned law enforcement duties, patrols, and security operations. The role enforces laws and protects lives and property, with supervision from higher-ranking police officials.

The position may be filled at multiple levels (Officer 2 or 3) depending on qualifications. Applicants must meet basic requirements and may need POST certification.

Qualificações

• POST preferred qualification.
• One year of law enforcement experience.
• Every 30 semester hours earned substitutes for one year of required experience.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Current Louisiana driver's license.
• POST certification may be required.
• Felony conviction or indictment disqualifies.

Responsabilidades

• Patrol an assigned area on foot or in a vehicle to detect and prevent crime.
• Inspect and report on the condition of levees, floodwalls, gates, and related infrastructure.
• Assist NOPD with crowd control during Mardi Gras and large events; provide backup as needed.
• Attend classes and training sessions to maintain law enforcement skills and stay current with laws.
• Escort SLFPA-E staff, trucks and equipment; provide security during emergencies and restrict access to authorized personnel.

Conhecimentos

Law enforcement experience

Formação

POST certified

Descrição da vaga

OUR MISSION

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 Department also serves to protect lives and property, while also enforcing federal, state, and local laws through active mobile and/or foot patrols. 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. Supervision is from a police official of a higher level, i.e. Police Sergeant, Police Lieutenant, and/or Police Captain.

Agency Preferred Qualification: POST certified

One year 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.

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:

• Protects life and property, with an emphasis on law enforcement, crime prevention, crime and accident investigation and arranging emergency services. Incumbents patrol an assigned area on foot or in a vehicle to detect and prevent crime.
• Inspects and reports on the condition of 107 miles of earthen levees and floodwalls, 1400 acres of levee turn maintenance area, 200 land-based floodgates and 6 navigational floodgates, 3 permanent canal closures and pumps, and various valves along the levee system.
• Participates in large-scale crowd control on the Lakefront during peak season. Assists the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) with crowd control during Mardi Gras. Also provides backup to NOPD in other law enforcement activities as requested.
• Attends classes and training sessions to maintain law enforcement skills, learn new techniques, remain up to date on laws affecting work, and other matters deemed appropriate or beneficial.
• Escorts SLFPA-E staff, trucks and equipment to other parishes requiring assistance with flood protection or levee repair/reinforcement. Provides security for SLFPA-E’s emergency repair/maintenance and repair crews during hurricane or other events that could lead to flooding. Ensures that only authorized individuals are allowed access to such areas.

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 participate in a Career Progression Group, it may be filled as a Police Officer 2 or 3.

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

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

POLICE OFFICER 2

POLICE OFFICER 3

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

NOTE: The Orleans Levee District is an emergency-oriented agency. Part of the mission is to protect the residents of Orleans Parish from tidal surge, wind-driven water and river flooding. In emergencies during Mississippi River flooding and Hurricane Tropical Storm events, the incumbent will be on call and must report for duty if so required, remaining on duty in such situations until released from duty by the Appointing Authority.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Monique M. Cook

Orleans Levee District

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