Police Officer 1-3
About The Position
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 Orleans 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 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 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.
Requirements
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
- Possession of a current Louisiana driver's license.
- Willingness and ability to attain a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.
- 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) to be considered for this vacancy unless exempted by Civil Service rules or policy.
- You must have a test score
Nice To Haves
- Agency preferred qualification: The incumbent in this position is required to be POST certified
Responsibilities
- Protects life and property, with an emphasis on law enforcement, crime prevention, crime and accident investigation and arranging emergency services.
- Incumbents patrol an assigned area on foot or in a vehicle to detect and prevent crime.
- Inspects and reports on the condition of 107 miles of earthen levees and floodwalls, 1400 acres of levee turn maintenance area, 200 land-based floodgates and 6 navigational floodgates, 3 permanent canal closures and pumps, and various valves along the levee system.
- Participates in large-scale crowd control on the Lakefront during peak season.
- Assists the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) with crowd control during Mardi Gras.
- Also provides backup to NOPD in other law enforcement activities as requested.
- Escorts SLFPA-E staff, trucks and equipment to other parishes requiring assistance with flood protection or levee repair/reinforcement.
- Provides security for SLFPA-E’s emergency repair/maintenance and repair crews during hurricane or other events that could lead to flooding.
- Ensures that only authorized individuals are allowed access to such areas
- As requested, aids other law enforcement entities, including the Jefferson Parish Sheriff s Department, the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, the FBI, the Secret Service, the DEA, the US Coast Guard, the US Customs Department, and the Department of immigration and Naturalization.
- When requested, assist other law enforcement departments in detaining aircraft arriving at the New Orleans Lakefront Airport
Benefits
- participation in the state’s retirement plan
- health insurance
- agency-paid short-term disability coverage
- paid holidays
- paid annual and sick leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
