Police Officer 2-3(CPG)

State of Louisiana•Kenner, LA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The East Jefferson Levee District jurisdictional area falls under the umbrella of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East (SLFPA-E) and includes East Jefferson, Orleans and St. Bernard parishes on the East Bank. It is the duty of the East Jefferson Levee District Police Department to patrol and inspect the levees and floodwalls that surround East Jefferson 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, and law enforcement duties in the prevention of crime and to protect life and property, while armed and uniformed. 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.

Requirements

One year of law enforcement experience.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
Possession of a current Louisiana driver's license.
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.
Applicants must have Civil Service test scores for 2100 – Protective Services Exam (PSE) in order to be considered for this vacancy.

Nice To Haves

Possession of an active Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification may be required.

Responsibilities

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 makes lawful arrests when necessary.
Takes appropriate action when necessary to have any violations corrected.
Operates on-board police laptop computer.
Completes all applicable paperwork that is mandated by law and documentation that is essential to the mission of the levee district.
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.