Police Officer 2
Police Officer 2
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$ 3122 - 6316
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Job Description
Supplemental Information
- 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.
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 law enforcement duties in the prevention of crime and to protect life and property while armed and uniformed.
The Orleans Levee District jurisdictional area falls under the umbrella of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection AuthorityEast (SLFPAE) and includes Jefferson Parish New Orleans and St. Bernard parishes on the East Bank.
The incumbent in this position provides a full range of police services for the East Bank Levee District/Orleans Levee District by enforcing federal state and local laws through active mobile and/or foot patrols. Supervision is from a police official of a higher level i.e. Police Sergeant Police Lieutenant and/or Police Captain. The incumbent in this position is required to be POST certified.
Applicants must have Civil Service test scores for 2100Protective Services Exam (PSE)to be considered for this vacancy unless exempted by Civil Service rules or policy. If you do not have a score prior to applying to this posting it may result in your application not being considered. Applicants without current test scores can apply to take the test here
To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. *
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Celeste Wertz
Orleans Levee District Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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 drivers 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 Concepts
FUNCTION OF WORK:
To provide a full range of police services by enforcing state federal and local laws and campus regulations through active foot patrols and mobile patrols.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Experienced.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
General from a higherlevel police official. Other reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None.
LOCATION OF WORK:
Statewide.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Police Officer 1 by the presence of experienced level duties.
Differs from Police Officer 3 by the absence of lead worker responsibility or by routine involvement in specialized assignments involving complex police operations.Examples of Work
Specific duties include but are not limited to the following:
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Protects the integrity of the levee system via motorized vehicle and/or foot patrol. Works with federal state and local law enforcement agencies as necessary. Provides security for the public that utilizes the levee system for recreational purposes. Routinely checks businesses and construction sites contiguous with the levee system to ensure proper permitting protocol is followed. Issues warning notices citations misdemeanor summons and make lawful arrests when necessary. Take appropriate action when necessary to have any violations corrected. Operates onboard police laptop computer. Take appropriate action when necessary to have any violations corrected.
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Completes all applicable paperwork that is mandated by law and documentation that is essential to the mission of the levee district.
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Attends inservice training to maintain minimum POST requirements. Training includes but is not limited to: firearms training first aid PR 24 baton training proper police equipment usage and any further training that the department believes will enhance the officers ability to perform his/her duties. Must complete the CPRA Certified Levee Inspector training program.
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Responds as required to manmade or natural disasters the nature of which may be hazardous and/or require arduous physical activity under varied climatic conditions.
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Testifies in proceedings in court as required.
Performs other duties as required and assigned
NOTE: The Orleans Levee District is an emergencyoriented agency. Part of the mission is to protect the residents of Orleans Parish from tidal surge winddriven 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.
NOTE: In emergency situations (hurricanes flood conditions or other warranting situations) the incumbent must report for duty as assigned and shall remain on duty until specifically released by the proper authority or until such emergency conditions subside. At such times the incumbent may be required to perform any and all activities required to alleviate the situation e.g. lifting and placing sandbags securing facilities placing barricades directing traffic etc.
Officers must be able to safely and efficiently operate all police vehicles and equipment and must be able to lift throw and place 4050pound sandbags during emergencies and disasters.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
