What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Lieutenant position at East Jefferson Levee District?
About this Job
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.
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
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 Captain and/or Police Superintendent.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS BY AGENCY: The incumbent in this position is required to be POST certified.
Minimum Qualifications
Four years 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. The maximum substitution allowed is 60 semester hours which substitutes for two years of 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.
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:
Serve as the highest-ranking officer on the platoon and supervise sergeant and several police officers
Review the investigation of all complaints against police officers prepared by the Sergeant and recommend disciplinary action if needed
Report to the scene of all major incidents and serve as point of contact for outside agencies if a joint situation/operation
Research potential or current problem areas and offer possible solutions to the Captain
Ensure that all members of the platoon are following personal training that the P.O.S.T. Council requires
Review equipment maintenance reports to ensure that all vehicles are up to date on necessary maintenance
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational - up to 24 months
Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
NOTE: In emergency situations (hurricanes, flood conditions, or other warranting situations), the incumbent must report for duty as assigned and shall remain on duty until specifically released by the proper authority or until such emergency conditions subside. At such times the incumbent may be required to perform all activities required to alleviate the situation, e.g. lifting and placing sandbags, securing facilities, placing barricades, directing traffic, etc
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score or assessment is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
*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:
East Jefferson Levee District
cwertz@floodauthority.org
(504)286-3237
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 : $4,377 - $8,859