DPS Police Captain

State of Louisiana•Baton Rouge, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety Police is hiring a DPS Police Captain for the Capitol Detail in the Special Operations Division of the Office of State Police, in the Baton Rouge area. This command-level position oversees all Capitol Detail operations and has direct authority over personnel assigned to the command. The Captain sets expectations, manages performance and activity, and serves on the Department’s command staff, ensuring the section operates efficiently and supports its objectives and the Department’s mission. The position is filled by promotion of a current permanent Louisiana Department of Public Safety, Office of State Police employee only. The DPS Police Command Inspector of Special Operations provides supervision. The Captain coordinates administrative processes, including travel requests, expenditures, personnel changes, supply and equipment requisitions, and budget recommendations. The role also involves handling disciplinary matters and other requirements under departmental procedures, evaluating supervised personnel, and performing related administrative duties. The work schedule is eight hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The position is in the Baton Rouge area, and employees must reside within 75 miles of their assigned duty station by the appointment date. The special entrance rate is $76,481 annually. No Civil Service test score is required for consideration.

Requirements

Six years of experience as a DPS Police Officer.
Two years of the required experience must have been in a position equivalent to or higher in scope of responsibility than a DPS Police Lieutenant in State service.
At least 21 years of age.
Possession of a current driver’s license.
Possession of an active Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.
Must be a current permanent Louisiana Department of Public Safety, Office of State Police employee to be eligible for appointment by promotion.
Must reside within 75 miles of the assigned duty station by the date of appointment.
Applicants convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or a felony, or under indictment on a felony charge, are disqualified until relief from disabilities imposed by state and federal laws is granted.

Responsibilities

Oversee all operations of the DPS Police Capitol Detail at a command level.
Exercise direct authority over personnel assigned to the Capitol Detail command.
Set expectations and manage personnel performance and activity.
Serve as a member of the Department’s command staff and ensure section operations support the section’s objectives and the Department’s mission.
Coordinate administrative processes, including travel requests, expenditures, personnel changes, supply and equipment requisitions, and budget recommendations.
Review and address disciplinary matters and other requirements in accordance with departmental procedures.
Conduct evaluations of supervised personnel under departmental guidelines.
Organize, at a managerial level, proactive vehicle, foot, or bicycle patrol; responses to calls for service and emergencies; criminal and traffic enforcement; investigations; confinement of incarcerated individuals; arrests and citations; evidence and witness documentation; first aid; incident and traffic control; court testimony; facility security assessments; and preparation of reports and related records, as applicable to the assigned section.
Support major events, civil disturbances, emergency operations, and temporary statewide assignments as needed.