Job Description

This position is located in the Greater New Orleans Area and provides physical security and police protection to state buildings. If selected, you will be assigned to one of the following buildings: The New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA School), The New Orleans Office of Motor Vehicles, or another state building as determined by the Capitol Detail Commander. This position is responsible for providing traffic, investigation, and support services to aid the DPS Police - Capitol Detail in fulfilling its objectives and goals in public safety services. The incumbent must subscribe to and exemplify the core values of the Louisiana State Police: Loyalty, Equity, Accountability, Duty, Excellence, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage. No experience or training is required.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must be at least 21 years of age. Possession of a current driver's license. Willingness and ability to attain a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification. An applicant who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or a felony, or who is under indictment on a felony charge will be disqualified by the hiring agency until relief from the disabilities imposed by state and federal laws is granted.The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here . Job Duties: Serves as a Field Training Officer, lead worker, or other specialized role within the DPS Police. Conducts proactive police patrols, issues citations, investigates crashes, and responds to all calls for service. Patrols assigned area to deter and prevent criminal activity. Investigates crashes, keeps bystanders out of danger, renders first aid, questions drivers and witnesses and prepares narrative reports of conditions and causes of crashes. Supervises removal of injured persons and vehicles to restore highway safety and normal traffic flow. Regularly conducts investigations of any crime or complaint within the patrol area; documents findings and enlists assistance if necessary. Oversees law enforcement tasks completed by lower level law enforcement officers. Inspects and maintains equipment Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a classified position as a job appointment, probational and/or promotional opportunity. Career Progression: This position may be filled as a DPS Police Cadet, Officer, Sr. Officer Compensation: DPS Cadet: $42, 016 | DPS Officer: $49,670 | DPS Senior Officer: $53,144 How To Apply: 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. The Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Public Safety Services, is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide. * 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, please contact: Department of Public Safety ATTN: Human Resources/Kelsey Campbell

P.O. BOX 66614

Baton Rouge, LA 70896 Fax: 225-922-0528 Kelsey.Campbell@la.gov #J-18808-Ljbffr Louisiana

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