Utility Services Manager; Security; Class Code 3094

Overview

Professional, supervisory administration, and advanced technical work as the Security Division Manager. Work includes overseeing investigations, reviewing investigation reports, development of security plans, security related grant application, and supervision of the Security Investigators.

• Oversee investigations and review investigation reports.
• Develop security plans and security-related grant applications.
• Supervise the Security Investigators.

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or closely related field.*
• Five (5) years of professional administrative experience conducting administrative, security and/or criminal investigations; at least two (2) years of this experience must have been at a supervisory level.

Note: Additional supervisory experience over employees responsible for conducting administrative, security and/or criminal investigations may substitute for the Bachelor s Degree at the rate of one year of related experience equals one year of college credits. Applicants qualifying without a Bachelor s must have a High School Diploma or GED issued by a state department of education.*

Note: Pay above the minimum for superior qualifications may be granted under Civil Service Commission Rule IV Sec. 2.7 based on a review of the applicant pool, candidate s verified experience, education, and/or possession of related certifications.

Note: Domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application. Residency requirements are waived for all Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans positions vacant and advertised for at least 90 days. Employees hired under this waiver remain exempt from the city s residency requirement for the duration of their employment at the Sewerage and Water Board. (La R.S. 33:4076).

Additional exceptions to the domicile requirement may be made on a case-by-case basis. We encourage you to apply for this position and discuss your need for a domicile exception during the interview process.

This position requires a one year probationary period.

* Prior to appointment
, the hiring agency is required to verify education claimed by the applicant to qualify for this classification. If selected for hire, applicants must provide original documents of their qualifying credentials to the hiring agency prior to their start date in this job classification.

The examination is a written test to measure:
Basic Management Principles, Decision-Making and Organization, Interpersonal Skills, Written Communication, and Mathematics. This is an original entrance and promotional examination.

THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, creed, culture, or ancestry.

BACKGROUND CHECK: The hiring department will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history.

APPLICATIONS: Applications will not be accepted after the closing date or after the stated maximum number of applications, and all minimum qualification requirements for examinations must be met by the final filing date unless otherwise specified.

WORKING TEST PERIOD: Effective August 1, 2023, the working test (probationary) period for all positions in the classified service is one year.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE TESTING: The City of New Orleans has a comprehensive program of substance abuse testing. Some positions require pre-employment testing; others require testing during the working test period. See Civil Service rules for specifics.

VETERANS PREFERENCE: On original entrance examinations, veterans and certain family members may receive additional credit as provided by law.

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND GED: Must be issued by a state Department of Education or recognized institution. Foreign credentials may be evaluated by approved services.

EXPERIENCE: Civil Service reserves the right to determine relatedness of degrees and credentials. Credit will be granted for related experience and appointments as applicable.

ACCREDITED COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES: Recognition by US Department of Education is considered for evaluating credentials.

BACKGROUND CHECK: See above for details. E-Verify is used to confirm employment eligibility for all new hires.