Summary

OUR MISSION
Our mission is to ensure the physical, operational, and financial integrity of the regional flood risk management system in southeastern Louisiana as a defense against floods and storm surge from hurricanes. We accomplish this mission by working with local, regional, state, and federal partners to plan, design, construct, operate, and maintain projects that will reduce the probability and risk of flooding for the residents and businesses within our jurisdiction.

About this 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.

Examples of duties

One year of law enforcement experience.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will substitute for one year of the required experience.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Possession of a current Louisiana driver's license.

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

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.

Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Supplemental information

Job Duties:

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.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: This appointment type can be filled as Probational, Promotional, Lateral Transfer, Detail to Special Duty or Job Appointment

Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

NOTE: 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.

Louisiana is a State Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

How To Apply:

Applicants must have Civil Service test scores for 2100 – Protective Services Exam (PSE) in order to be considered for this vacancy. If you do not have a score before applying to this posting, it may result in your application not being considered. Applicants without a current test score can apply to take the test here.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. *

For further information about this vacancy contact:
Celeste Wertz
Orleans Levee District
cwertz@floodauthority.org
(504) 286-3237

Police Officer 2-3(CPG)

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