What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Program Manager 2 position at DPS-Office of State Police?
$4,023.07 - $7,517.47 Monthly
Zachary, LA
Classified
419-227859-ESS
DPS-Office of State Police
10/28/2026
11/2/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
The Joint Emergency Services Training Center (JESTC) is Louisiana’s premier hub for public safety and emergency response training. Operated by the Louisiana State Police and located just north of Baton Rouge, JESTC provides state-of-the-art facilities, specialized ranges, advanced driving courses and full-service lodging.
Our mission is to serve as a centralized location where law-enforcement, government, and civilian agencies—working independently or in partnership— can train personnel in emergency response and first responder services.
We are looking for an Administrative Program Manager 2 to join our JESTC Staff Development Center (SDC). The Administrative Program Manager 2 directly oversees the operation and management of the JESTC training calendar, Training contracts/invoices, Staff Development Center lodging, Staff Development Center Cafeteria and the Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Program.
An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:
Thinking Critically: The ability to objectively analyze complex data, interpret state/federal regulations, evaluate information across multiple sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions to solve administrative issues.
Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess operational options, weigh programmatic or legal risks, and make sound administrative decisions using logical reasoning and available information.
Driving Results: The ability to set and pursue operational goals, maintain focus amid competing agency demands, manage timelines, and ensure deliverables are met efficiently.
Minimum Qualifications
Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus two years of experience in administrative services; OR
A bachelor's degree plus two years of experience in administrative services; OR
An advanced degree plus one year of experience in administrative services.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.
Job Specification
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
As an Administrative Program Manager 2, you will perform tasks that are critical to the mission of the Joint Emergency Services Training Center, requiring analytical, clerical, and data entry skills. In this job, you will:
- Manage the JESTC Training Calendar and Training Contracts/invoices
- Manage the Staff Development Lodging
- Directly Supervise the SDC Administrative Program Specialist A, SDC Cafeteria Food Services Specialist 5, and the Training and Development Manager for the Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Program.
Position-Specific Details:
Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
- Information to support your eligibility for this job title 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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
Phone: 225-925-6069
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 : $4,023 - $7,518