Police Sergeant

State of Louisiana; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance Coverage

Parental Leave

Holidays and Leave

Job summary

Orleans Levee District seeks a Police Sergeant to provide full police services, supervise officers, and ensure safety across the district's levee and flood protection assets in the New Orleans area.

The role supervises officers on a watch, enforces federal, state and local laws, and coordinates with higher-level police officials. Position may require POST certification and on-call duties during emergencies.

Qualifications

• Three years of law enforcement experience.
• Experience substitution: 30 semester hours earned substitutes for one year; max 60 semester hours substitutes for two years.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
• Current Louisiana driver's license may be required.
• Possession of POST certification may be required.
• Conviction of a felony or being indicted disqualifies the applicant.

Responsibilities

• Protects life and property through patrols, crime prevention, investigation and emergency responses.
• Inspects and reports conditions of levees, floodwalls, gates, pumps and related components.
• Responds to complaints, investigates disturbances and intervenes to restore order when necessary.
• Empowered to make arrests, collects evidence, and completes related reports.
• Assigns patrol duties and maintains shift records and logs.
• Escorts SLFPA-E staff and equipment, ensuring access control and security during flood protection operations.

Skills

Law enforcement experience

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.

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

For Further Information About This Vacancy Contact:

Celeste Wertz

Orleans Levee District

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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.

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

• 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

• 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