Police Sergeant (Harbor Police Department)

State of Louisiana•New Orleans, LA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

This vacancy will be filled by promotion of a current permanent classified employee of The Port of New Orleans Port Commission. The incumbent may be required to start a new probation appointment or may be required to serve a trial Detail prior to being permanently promoted. At the Port of New Orleans, our mission is to drive economic prosperity throughout our tri-parish jurisdiction: Jefferson, Orleans and St. Bernard. We collaborate with state and local partners to ensure that we can continue to be a vital link to the world for businesses and consumers throughout Louisiana and beyond. Advance your law enforcement career with this promotional opportunity to serve as a Police Patrol Sergeant on the Night Shift. The ideal candidate is a proven law enforcement professional with a strong commitment to public safety, leadership, and maritime security. This individual possesses excellent decision-making, communication, and incident management skills, with the ability to lead officers in dynamic and high-pressure environments. You've Earned the Experience—Now Lead the Mission. Apply today!!

Requirements

Three years 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 the 2100-Protective Services Exam (PSE) to be considered for this vacancy unless exempted by Civil Service rules or policy.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise marine law enforcement operations, directing Police Officers I–III, overseeing patrol activities, managing staffing and performance, and assuming command responsibilities during the absence of the Watch Commander.
Conduct maritime security, rescue, and emergency response operations, including boat patrols, critical infrastructure protection, search and recovery efforts, firefighting support, and coordination with maritime agencies such as the U.S. Coast Guard.
Manage critical incidents and administrative functions, including major incident response, personnel investigations, report review and approval, dispatch oversight, equipment inspections, and enforcement of Port, local, state, and federal regulations.