Police Investigator
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$ 3574 - 7232
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Supplemental Information
- The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection AuthorityEast (SLFPAE) operates the regional flood control system and associated facilities in St. Bernard Parish East Bank of New Orleans parish and the East Bank of Jefferson Parish within its control in order to protect lives and property from tidal flooding by natural weather events. It is the duty of the Levee District Police Department under SLFPAE (Orleans Levee District Police Department and East Jefferson Levee District Police Department) to patrol and inspect the levees and flood structures that protect the citizens businesses and public infrastructure within the area of responsibility of SLFPAE. The police department also serves to protect lives and property with primary emphasis on contemporary law enforcement partners.
The incumbent performs the full range of police services with an emphasis in the enforcement of laws department policy and procedure administrative investigations and the investigation of crime and accidents in addition to serving as the lead investigator on all complex cases.
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 theApply 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.
*ResumesWILL 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:
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 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 investigate crimes to interview victims and witnesses to collect and preserve evidence to arrest crime suspects and to conduct surveillance operations.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Advanced.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
General from a higherlevel police official.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None.
LOCATION OF WORK:
Statewide.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from a Police Officer 3 by the presence of technical investigative aspects of the job.
Differs from a Police Sergeant by the absence of supervisory responsibilities.
Examples of Work
Job Duties
90 Law Enforcement- Protects the integrity of the levee system via motorized vehicle and/or foot patrol
- Provides security for the public that utilize 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 makes lawful arrests when necessary
- Investigates citizen complaints against police officers
- Conducts administrative and criminal investigations on behalf of Police Lieutenant or higher authority
- Operates a variety of equipment to include police computers confidential law enforcement database audio and video surveillance equipment among other instruments to perform assigned job tasks
- Conducts interviews of victims witnesses and suspects of criminal activity as well as interrogations when needed
- Works with federal state and local law enforcement agencies when assistance is needed on investigations
- Supervises protects and preserves crime scenes. This includes managing the collection of evidence at crime scenes
- Prepares investigative reports and additional documentation for the eventual outcome of an investigation
- Testifies in court proceedings when required
- Attends inservice training to maintain minimum POST requirements
- Training includes but is not limited to: firearms first aid impact weapon proper pol ice equipment usage electrical weapon investigative training and any additional training that the department believes will enhance the officers ability to perform his/her duties
- Assists with coordination/delegation of police department resources during emergencies (hurricanes tropical storms flood conditions or other emergency situations)
Physical Requirements: Incumbent must be able to safely and efficiently operate all police vehicles and equipment. Other Requirements: Incumbent must possess and maintain a valid drivers license and must be able to acquire and maintain a police commission from the Louisiana Department of Public Safety. Incumbent must be POST Certified i.e. must have completed all requirements under law as prescribed by the Louisiana Officer Standards of Training (POST) Council before the end of the Probationary period.
Employment Type
Full Time
