Police Officer 1-2-3 at State of Louisiana, LA

About the Department

Carries out police and security activities for the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District’s (Port of Lake Charles) Harbor Police Department; Enforces Federal, State, and municipal laws as well as the rules and regulations of the District’s Tariff; Enforces Federal maritime laws and regulations under the guidance of the United States Coast Guard and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) as mandated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Physical abilities such as standing, stooping, bending, walking, running, pushing, pulling, (subduing persons who are resisting arrest), climbing (such as gangplanks; 5 to 10 flights of stairs to ships’ control rooms), lifting 30 pounds or more (such as 110-pound bags of rice; removing an injured person from danger); work outdoors in all types of weather and work around waterfront are required in order to fulfill the duties of this position.

About the position
The applicant selected will perform duties to carry out police and security activities for the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District's (Port of Lake Charles) Harbor Police Department; Enforces Federal, State, and municipal laws as well as the rules and regulations of the District's Tariff; Enforces Federal maritime laws and regulations under the guidance of the United States Coast Guard as mandated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Performance of these duties requires standing, stooping, bending, walking, running, pushing, pulling, climbing, lifting, work outdoors and around the waterfront.

Position Duties

No experience or training is required.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Possession of a current Louisiana driver's license.

Willingness and ability to attain a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Other Qualifications

Job Duties:  

A Police Officer at this level executes his/her duties independently.

20% Patrols assigned Port properties (other than City Docks): observes for fires; observes and enforces security and law enforcement related issues; observes for safety hazards and damage to structures; conducts welfare checks on security personnel and assists when necessary; reports any issues to immediate supervisor.

20% Patrols main Port facility (City Docks): observes for fires; observes and enforces security and law enforcement related issues; observes for safety hazards, and damage to structures; checks for proper storage of cargo and observes for any damage to cargo; conducts welfare checks on security personnel and assists when necessary; conducts vehicle searches randomly or as needed; reports any issues to immediate supervisor

15% Oversees docking, sailing, and shifting of vessels and barges: gathers information and completes paperwork for arrival and departure of vessels calling on the Port; explains security requirements to vessel captain and/or vessel security officer per U.S. Department of Homeland Security; gathers information and completes paperwork for arrival and departure of barges calling on the Port

15% Office administration: mans the patrol office as needed; conducts mandated training for Peace Officer Standards Training (P.O.S.T.), State Civil Service, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security; checks port emails and other port-related correspondence; receives report from off-going shift and gives report to on-coming shift

20% Performs various security details: mans the railroad train gate as needed; provides security detail for port board meetings, etc.; investigates incidents of various natures; writes and submits reports concerning these incidents promptly

10% Other duties as necessary: serves as field training officer for newly hired officers; manages the shift in the absence of the shift supervisor; washes and refuels assigned patrol unit, etc.; Maintains P.O.S.T. certification to including annual P.O.S.T. in-service training and firearms qualifications. 

Maintains a valid Louisiana Driver’s License

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:   Probational

Career Progression:  This position may be filled as a Police Officer 1, 2, or 3.

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.

  

How To Apply:

Applicants must have Civil Service test scores for the 2100-Protective Services Exam (PSE) to be considered for this vacancy unless exempted by Civil Service rules or policy. If you do not have a score before 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.

* 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Jo Ellen Elliot

Lake Charles Harbor & Terminal District 

[email protected]

337-493-3522

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