Police Sergeant

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority East; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Orleans Levee District, part of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East, is seeking a Police Sergeant to supervise patrols and enforce laws within Jefferson Parish, New Orleans, and St. Bernard parishes on the East Bank.

The role emphasizes life and property protection, supervision of Officers 2 and 3, incident reporting, and coordinating emergency response during floods or hurricanes. A minimum of three years in law enforcement is required.

Qualifications

• Three years of law enforcement experience.
• Experience substitution: every 30 semester hours substitute for one year, up to 60 semester hours.
• Current Louisiana driver's license required.
• POST certification may be required.
• Felony conviction disqualifies applicant without relief.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas on foot or in vehicle to deter crime and protect life and property.
• Inspect and report condition of levees, floodwalls, gates, canals and related infrastructure.
• Respond to complaints, investigate disturbances, and arrest when necessary.
• Assign patrol duties to officers and maintain required records and reports.
• Escort SLFPA-E staff and equipment during emergencies and ensure secure access areas.

Skills

Law enforcement

Driver's license

POST certification

Job description

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.

About This Job

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.

Overview Of The Role

The incumbent in this position provides a full range of police services for the Orleans Levee District by enforcing federal, state, and local laws through active mobile and/or foot patrols. The Police Sergeant supervises police officers on his assigned watch. Supervision is from a police official of a higher level, i.e., Police Lieutenant, and/or Police Captain. The Orleans Levee District jurisdictional area falls under the umbrella of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East (SLFPA-E) and includes Jefferson Parish, New Orleans and St. Bernard parishes on the East Bank.

Minimum Qualifications

Three 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.

Job Specification

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 192 miles of earthen levees and floodwalls, 1400 acres of levee turf maintenance area, 200 land-based floodgates and 6 navigational floodgates, 3 permanent canal closures and pumps, and various valves along the levee system.
• Responds to complaints/requests for law enforcement assistance. Investigates disturbances, suspicious activities, and crimes. Intervenes in situations, using force if necessary to restore order, to prevent interference with normal operations or to protect life and property.
• Empowered to make arrests if necessary. Interviews witnesses; identifies, collects and preserves evidence. Transports offenders to Central Lockup or turns them over to the appropriate authority. Completes all related reports regarding incidents.
• Assigns patrol duties to Police Officers 2 and 3 and completes all records and reports related to law enforcement activities for the shift, including activity sheets, radio logs, time and attendance reports, daily folder checklist report, accident reports, etc., and provides to Police Lieutenant for review.
• Handles complaints regarding subordinates, relaying information to supervisory personnel for review and determination of action to be taken.
• 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 have access to such areas

Position-Specific Details

Appointment:

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.

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.

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