What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer 1A, 2A, 3A position at State of Louisiana?
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 waterfront.
As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Police Officer 1A, 2A, or 3A depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). Please refer to the ‘Job Specifications’ tab located at the top of the LA Careers ‘Current Job Opportunities’ page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.
Applicants must have Civil Service test scores for 2100-Protective Services Exam (PSE) in order to be considered for this vacancy unless exempted by Civil Service rule or policy. If you do not have a score prior to 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.
*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:
Jo Ellen Elliott
Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District
jelliott@portlc.com MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
No experience or training is required.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must have attained eighteenth birthday at time of appointment.
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.
May be required to possess a valid Louisiana driver's license at time of appointment.
May be required to complete a Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) course.
May be required to qualify annually with a firearm.
Function of Work:
To protect lives and property by conducting foot and mobile security patrols; enforcing parking and traffic regulations; rendering emergency services; investigating minor crimes and making arrest when necessary. Provides a limited range of police services.
Level of Work:
Entry.
Supervision Received:
General from a higher-level police official.
Supervision Exercised:
None.
Location of Work:
Statewide.
Job Distinctions:
Differs from Police Officer 2-A by the absence of experienced level duties.
Provides foot or mobile security patrol and enforces parking regulations.Responds to emergencies and renders assistance as required.
Prepares reports on activities.
Provides crowd and traffic control at special events; may be required to intervene in situations utilizing force if necessary to make an arrest, to restore order, prevent interference with normal operations or to protect persons or property.
Salary : $2,520 - $4,472
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