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GUARD

Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development
Alexandria, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026
About This Job

District 08-UNIT 002 Alexandria, LA

Job Number: 08/50679918/GUARD/04.16.26-LT

District Recruitment For Rapides Parish

The overall function of this position is to serve as grounds guard at DOTD District Headquarters. This position is located in District 08, unit 002 of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Transportation Operations Manager. The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties many times with or without minimal supervision and also be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. The incumbent will participate in appropriate DOTD structured training programs as appropriate and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks.

While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:

http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx

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

Job Duties and Other Information

  • Serves as grounds guard at DOTD Headquarters complex and/or other district/section 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.
  • Performs miscellaneous custodial duties for the purpose of maintaining cleaning work/grounds area.
  • Dispenses fuel during after hour periods and properly records such transactions.
  • May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.
  • May be subpoenaed as requested by DOTD legal Counsel.

*This position is considered disaster essential. *

Position-Specific Details

Location: Alexandria, La

Appointment Type: Probational

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday/ 12:00AM- 8:00 AM

  • All candidates for hire must undergo drug screening. ***

How To Apply

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

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.

  • 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

For more information regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Mark Daigrepont

Transportation Operations Manager

318-561-5174

“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 here.

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