Police Sergeant

Orleans Levee District; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Orleans Levee District in Louisiana seeks a Police Sergeant to provide full police services, enforce laws, and supervise Officers on a watch. The role covers on-foot and vehicle patrols within the district’s jurisdiction, coordinating with SLFPA-E partners to protect residents and property.

Responsibilities include inspecting levee infrastructure, investigating disturbances, making arrests when needed, and maintaining accurate reports.

Qualifications

• Three years of law enforcement experience.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Possession of a current Louisiana driver's license.
• POST certification may be required.
• Felony conviction or indictment disqualifies.

Responsibilities

• Protects life and property with emphasis on law enforcement, crime prevention, investigation and emergency response.
• Inspects and reports on levee and floodgate infrastructure and related facilities.
• Responds to complaints and investigates disturbances, intervening to restore order as needed.
• Makes arrests when necessary; interviews witnesses and preserves evidence; transports offenders and completes reports.
• Assigns patrol duties and maintains records for shift review by supervision.
• Handles complaints regarding subordinates and relays information to supervisors for action.
• Escorts SLFPA-E staff/equipment and secures areas during emergencies or maintenance.

Skills

Law enforcement

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.

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.

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.

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.