Police Officer 2

It is the duty of the East Bank Levee/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 Authority-East (SLFPA-E) 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 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 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

cwertz@floodauthority.org

(504) 286-3237

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

One year of experience in law enforcement work.

SUBSTITUTIONS:

College training will substitute for the required experience on the basis of thirty semester hours for the year of experience.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must have eighteenth birthday at time of application.

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.

May be required to possess a valid Louisiana driver's license at time of appointment.

May be required to complete a Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) course.

For some positions, evidence of POST certification must be submitted at the time of the application.

May be required to qualify annually with a firearm.

For some positions, applicant must be eligible for bond.

NOTE:

All classified jobs in State service with police officer and wildlife enforcement titles qualify as law enforcement.

Jobs outside State service that will qualify as law enforcement are those performed while commissioned with the power of arrest.

Military police in the armed services are law enforcement; security/guard duty is NOT qualifying.

NOTE:

Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.

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 higher-level 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.Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:
80%

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 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.

Takes appropriate action when necessary to have any violations corrected. Operates on-board police laptop computer. Takes appropriate action when necessary to have any violations corrected.

5%

Completes all applicable paperwork that is mandated by law and documentation that is essential to the mission of the levee district.

5%

Attends in-service 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 officer's ability to perform his/her duties. Must complete the CPRA "Certified Levee Inspector" training program.

5%

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.

5%

Testifies in proceedings in court as required.

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.

• Performs other duties as required and assigned

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 40-50-pound sandbags during emergencies and disasters.