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As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an (Police Officer 1, or Police Officer 2) depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). Please refer to the ‘Job Specifications’ tab located at the top of the LA Careers ‘Current Job Opportunities’ page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.
 
Salary ranges are listed below for the various positions.
Starting salary depends upon qualifications:
Police Officer 1 / Special Entrance Rate $17.50/hr.
Police Officer 2 / Special Entrance Rate $18.80/hr. 
Port NOLA offers competitive benefits that prioritize safety, health and wellness for our employees. Employees have access to the following benefits:

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance 
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life Insurance options
• Long Term Disability Plan
• State of Louisiana LASERS state pension program
• Deferred Compensation Plan (457 plan) with employer match
• Paid Louisiana State Holidays; and paid Annual and Sick Leave 
• Wellness Center located in the Port Administration Building
• Ship Shape Wellness Program

Applicants must have Civil Service test scores for 2100-Protective Services Exam (PSE) in order to be considered for this vacancy unless exempted by Civil Service rule or policy. The PSE is not required for applicants that are currently P.O.S.T (Peace Officer Standards Training) certified. If you are required to have a PSE score, but do not have a score prior to applying to this posting, it may result in your application not being considered.
 
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:
April McKnight
Port of New Orleans / Human Resources
P.O. Box 60046
New Orleans, LA 70160
504-528-3277MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

No experience or training is required.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must have attained eighteenth birthday at time of appointment.

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.

May be required to possess a valid Louisiana driver's license at time of appointment.

May be required to complete a Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) course.

May be required to qualify annually with a firearm.

For some positions, applicant must be eligible for bond.

Function of Work:

To protect lives and property by conducting foot and mobile security patrols; enforcing parking and traffic regulations; rendering emergency services; investigating minor crimes and making arrest when necessary. Provides a limited range of police services.

Level of Work:

Entry.

Supervision Received:

General from a higher-level police official.

Supervision Exercised:

None.

Location of Work:

Statewide.

Job Distinctions:

Differs from Police Officer 2-A by the absence of experienced level duties.

65% POLICE PATROLS/CRIME PREVENTION
Conducts anti-terrorism patrols of Port facilities, perimeter fence lines, roadways, waterways and other areas of critical infrastructure.
Provides a full range of police services with a primary emphasis on enforcement of laws, investigation of crimes, accidents and hazardous material incidents including chemical spills. Responds to calls for service, routine and emergency. Writes police reports on certain incidents when required.
Affects arrests, issues summons, writes traffic citations, conducts accident investigations, traffic enforcement and traffic control activities. Conducts incident investigations or other major disturbance investigations and prepares written reports to document same.
Documents arriving and departing marine vessels, including ships barges and tugboats.
 
20% BOAT CERTIFIED/FIREFIGHTING & RESCUE DUTIES
Attends in-house training programs to become boat certified along with ongoing training once certified. While on Port vessels the officer will assist with mooring lines, body recovery, first aid, and security sweeps of critical infrastructure. Will also board the Fireboat to conduct law enforcement duties along with assisting Fireboat crew as needed including firefighting duties; will complete firefighting training course to be familiar with firefighting techniques, lifesaving equipment, types of fire extinguishers, and operating rescue boats.
 
10% ALTERNATE DUTIES
In the absence of dispatcher, performs duties of a police dispatcher, including but not limited to dispatching police units to calls for service, operating computer-aided dispatch system, operate and verify warrants through NCIC or MOTIONS computer systems, and operate port-wide camera system for electronic surveillance and monitoring of roadways.
 
5% OTHER DUTIES AS DIRECTED
 
100%