Job Description

About this Job

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 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 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.

Minimum Qualifications

No experience or training is required.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Possession of a current Louisiana drivers 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.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties and Other 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.
• Routinely checks businesses and construction sites contiguous with the levee system to ensure proper permitting protocol is followed.
• Completes all applicable paperwork that is mandated by law and documentation that is essential to the mission of the levee district.
• Issues warning notices citations misdemeanor summons and make lawful arrests when necessary.
• Attends in-service training to maintain minimum POST requirements. Training includes but is not limited to the following: firearms training first aid PR 24 baton training proper police equipment usage and any further training that the department believes will enhance the officers ability to perform his/her duties. Must complete the CPRA Certified Levee Inspector training program.

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational
Career Progressio n: This position may be filled as a Police Officer 1 2 or 3.
Work Schedule: This is a full-time position (40-hour work week).
Compensation: Full-time employees are eligible for a compressive benefits package including participation in the states retirement plan health insurance agency-paid short-term disability coverage paid holidays and paid annual and sick leave.

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 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

How To Apply:

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. If you do not have a score prior to applying to this posting it may result in your application not being considered.

Please Note: Orleans Levee District does not accept testing exemptions. You must have a test score.

Applicants without current test scores 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

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

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