Police Officer ; CPG

About This Job OUR MISSION

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.

The East Jefferson Levee District jurisdictional area falls under the umbrella of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East (SLFPA-E) and includes East Jefferson, Orleans and St. Bernard parishes on the East Bank. It is the duty of the East Jefferson Levee District Police Department to patrol and inspect the levees and flood walls that surround East Jefferson Parish and to check various gauges and flood structures to ensure the integrity of the levee system.

The Department also serves to protect lives and property, while also enforcing federal, state, and local laws through active mobile and/or foot patrols. 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 Sergeant, Police Lieutenant, and/or Police Captain.

• Agency preferred qualification:
  The incumbent in this position is required to be POST certified **

One year of law enforcement experience.

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will substitute for one year of the required experience.

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.

• Protects the integrity of the levee system via motorized vehicle and/or foot patrol. Works with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies as necessary. Provides security for the public that utilizes the levee system for recreational purposes.
• Routinely checks businesses and construction sites contiguous with the levee system to ensure proper permitting protocol is followed. Issues warning notices, citations, misdemeanor summons, and make lawful arrests when necessary. Take appropriate action when necessary to have any violations corrected. Operates on-board police laptop computer.
• Attends in-service training to maintain minimum POST requirements. Training includes, but is not limited to the following: firearms training, first aid, PR 24 baton training, proper police equipment usage, and any further training that the department believes will enhance the officer's ability to perform his/her duties. Must complete the CPRA "Certified Levee Inspector" training program.
• Responds as required to manmade or natural disasters, the nature of which may be hazardous and/or require arduous physical activity under varied climatic conditions.
• Completes all applicable paperwork that is mandated by law and documentation that is essential to the mission of the levee district.

Probational - up to 24 months

This position may be filled as a Police Officer 2 or 3.

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.

The East Jefferson Levee District is an emergency-oriented agency. Part of the mission is to protect the residents of Orleans Parish from tidal surge, wind-driven water and river flooding. In emergencies during Mississippi River flooding and Hurricane Tropical Storm events, the incumbent will be on call and must report for duty if so required, remaining on duty in such situations until released from duty by the Appointing Authority.

Celeste Wertz

East Jefferson Levee District

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