What are the responsibilities and job description for the GUARD (Night-Time Guard) position at DOTD-Engineering & Operations?
$2,226.00 - $4,503.00 Monthly
Lake Charles, LA
Classified
07/50673159/GRD/10.21.2026/KA
DOTD-Engineering & Operations
District 7- Lake Charles
10/22/2026
11/1/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
At the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), we plan, build, maintain, and protect the transportation systems that connect communities, support commerce, and keep Louisiana moving. Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency.
The overall function of this position is to serve as a night guard at DOTD District 07 in Lake Charles.
Join the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) as a night Guard, where you'll play a key role in receiving and responding to incoming calls from the public, police, and bridge tenders after regular hours to ensure critical public safety.
** Criminal Background Check will be required**
Minimum Qualifications
No experience or training is required.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
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 be at least 18 years of age.
Applicants may be required to possess a current Louisiana driver's license.
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:
Depending on level and assignment, Guard may:
- Serves as grounds guard at DOTD District 07 complex facilities by routinely making rounds during assigned shift.
- Inspects grounds or job site for the purpose of safe-guarding equipment and/or materials against damage or loss due to theft, weather, or vandalism.
- Responds to various emergencies impacting area by promptly reporting incident to proper authorities for their further direction/action; receives/routes calls to proper authorities.
- Receiving and responding to incoming calls from the public and law enforcement.
- May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.
Position-Specific Details:
Compensation: Guard – $ 26,707.00 Annual
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as either a probational appointment (open to all qualified applicants); or by detail to special duty.
Work Schedule: Work hours are based on 7 days on and 7 days off
Additional Information: This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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.
- Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Carilla Manuel
Adm Program Manager 2
Phone: 337-437-9187
carilla.manuel@la.gov
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type.
Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available: https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
- Mardi Gras,
- Good Friday,
- Memorial Day,
- Independence Day,
- Labor Day,
- Veteran's Day,
- Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
- Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
Salary : $26,707