Police Officer 2-3 (CPG)

State of Louisiana•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

The Orleans Levee District Police Department patrols and inspects levees and floodwalls surrounding Orleans Parish, checks gauges and flood structures, and helps ensure the integrity of the regional flood risk management system. The department protects lives and property and enforces federal, state, and local laws through mobile and foot patrols. The position performs commissioned law enforcement duties to prevent crime and protect life and property while armed and in uniform. Supervision is provided by a higher-level police official, such as a Police Sergeant, Police Lieutenant, or Police Captain. The Orleans Levee District is part of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East, whose jurisdiction includes East Jefferson, Orleans, and St. Bernard parishes on the East Bank. The agency’s mission is to maintain the physical, operational, and financial integrity of the regional flood risk management system in southeastern Louisiana. This position may be filled at the Police Officer 2 or Police Officer 3 level. The salary offered depends on qualifications and experience. The appointment may be probationary, promotional, lateral transfer, detail to special duty, or job appointment. The agency is emergency-oriented; during Mississippi River flooding, hurricanes, tropical storms, or other emergencies, the incumbent may be on call and must report for duty when required, remaining until released by the Appointing Authority.

Requirements

At least one year of law enforcement experience; every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university substitutes for one year of required experience.
At least 18 years of age.
Possession of a current Louisiana driver's license.
Applicants must have Civil Service test scores for the 2100-Protective Services Exam (PSE), unless exempted by Civil Service rules or policy.
An applicant convicted of a felony or under indictment on a felony charge is disqualified until relief from the disabilities imposed by state and federal laws is granted.

Nice To Haves

Active Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification may be required; the agency lists POST certification as a preferred qualification.

Responsibilities

Protect life and property, with an emphasis on law enforcement, crime prevention, crime and accident investigation, and arranging emergency services.
Patrol an assigned area on foot or in a vehicle to detect and prevent crime.
Inspect and report on the condition of 107 miles of earthen levees and floodwalls, 1,400 acres of levee turn maintenance area, 200 land-based floodgates, six navigational floodgates, three permanent canal closures and pumps, and various valves along the levee system.
Participate in large-scale crowd control on the Lakefront during peak season.
Assist the New Orleans Police Department with crowd control during Mardi Gras and provide backup in other law enforcement activities as requested.
Attend classes and training sessions to maintain law enforcement skills, learn new techniques, and remain up to date on laws affecting the work.
Escort SLFPA-E staff, trucks, and equipment to other parishes needing flood protection or levee repair or reinforcement assistance.
Provide security for SLFPA-E emergency repair and maintenance crews during hurricanes or other events that could lead to flooding.
Ensure that only authorized individuals are allowed access to designated areas.
Report for duty during emergencies when required and remain on duty until released by the Appointing Authority.