Police Sergeant

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.

The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.

Job Duties:

• Supervises subordinate employees; reviews their work performance and discusses this with them; Writes employee evaluation reports
• Makes a number of patrols of the Districts properties based on current Maritime Security (MARSEC) level and responds to all major occurrences while on duty
• Boards vessels being docked and meets with the ships Captain or ships Vessel Security Officer (VSO) and informs him/her of the security requirements in place at the Port of Lake Charles the requirements of Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) and the TWIC escort requirements
• Remains familiar with State laws Local laws and District tariffs as well as gains knowledge of new technology by participating in available outside and interdepartmental training
• Supervises the preparation and maintenance of departmental records and reports by reviewing records completed by subordinates and periodically inspecting systems and facilities for maintaining such to ensure that records are moved to the appropriate designation
• Utilize enforcement tools (verbal warnings and citations) and execute arrest when required. Comply with all Agency and Department policies procedures and directives
• Supervises and participates with subordinates and contracted security in scheduled vehicles searches Drivers License and Vehicle Insurance checks of vehicles entering or exiting Port properties

Applicants must have Civil Service test scores for 2100-Protective 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 testhere

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 locate dunder 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:

Jo Ellen Elliott

Lake Charles Harbor & Terminal District