Police Officer 1-2-3 (CPG)

State of Louisiana•Lake Charles, LA

About The Position

Carries out police and security activities for the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District’s Harbor Police Department. Enforces federal, state, and municipal laws, District Tariff rules and regulations, and federal maritime laws and regulations under the guidance of the U.S. Coast Guard and Transportation Security Administration as mandated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The position may be filled at the Police Officer 1, 2, or 3 level; starting salary depends on the selected applicant’s education and experience. Duties include patrolling Port properties and the main Port facility, monitoring for fires, security issues, safety hazards, and structural or cargo damage; conducting welfare checks on security personnel and vehicle searches; and reporting issues to a supervisor. The officer oversees the docking, sailing, and shifting of vessels and barges, gathers information and completes arrival and departure paperwork, and explains security requirements to vessel representatives. Other duties include office administration, required training, shift handoffs, railroad gate coverage, security details for Port meetings, incident investigations, and timely report writing. The work requires physical activity including standing, stooping, bending, walking, running, pushing, pulling, subduing resisting persons, climbing gangplanks and stairs, and lifting 30 pounds or more. The officer works outdoors in all types of weather and around the waterfront.

Requirements

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
Possession of a current Louisiana driver's license.
Willingness and ability to attain Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.
Applicants convicted of a felony or under indictment on a felony charge are disqualified until relief from the disabilities imposed by state and federal laws is granted.
Applicants must have Civil Service test scores for the 2100-Protective Services Exam (PSE), unless exempted by Civil Service rules or policy.
Ability to perform physical activities including standing, stooping, bending, walking, running, pushing, pulling, subduing persons resisting arrest, climbing, and lifting 30 pounds or more.
Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather and around the waterfront.

Responsibilities

Patrol assigned Port properties and the main Port facility, observing for fires, security and law enforcement issues, safety hazards, and damage to structures or cargo.
Conduct welfare checks on security personnel and provide assistance when necessary.
Conduct random or as-needed vehicle searches at the main Port facility.
Report patrol and facility issues to the immediate supervisor.
Oversee the docking, sailing, and shifting of vessels and barges.
Gather information and complete paperwork for vessel and barge arrivals and departures.
Explain security requirements to vessel captains or vessel security officers in accordance with U.S. Department of Homeland Security requirements.
Man the patrol office as needed; check Port email and correspondence; and receive and provide shift reports.
Conduct mandated training related to Peace Officer Standards and Training, State Civil Service, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Provide railroad train gate coverage and security details for Port board meetings and other activities.
Investigate incidents and write and submit timely reports.