PNO-898-052925-AP
Preference may be given to candidates with hands-on street leadership experience, including platoon supervision.Port NOLA offers competitive benefits that prioritize safety, health and wellness for our employees. Employees have access to the following benefits:
- Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life Insurance options
- Long Term Disability Plan
- State of Louisiana LASERS state pension program
- Deferred Compensation Plan (457 plan) with employer match
- Paid Louisiana State Holidays; and paid Annual and Sick Leave
- Wellness Center located in the Port Administration Building
- Ship Shape Wellness Program
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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:
Ashanti Perkins
Port of New Orleans
P.O. Box 60046
New Orleans, LA 70160
504-528-3274
Four years of law enforcement experience.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will substitute for one year of the required experience. The maximum substitution allowed is 60 semester hours which substitutes for two years of experience.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
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.The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Watch Commander – Patrol Services 75%; Firefighting Duties 10%; Recruitment and Retention 10% - Other Duties 5%
20% - Supervisory Duties
- As Watch Commander, oversees a full range of police services on an assigned shift (Platoon); primary emphasis on enforcement of laws, investigation of crimes and accidents, homeland defense, emergency services, crime prevention and on-scene supervision of major incidents.
20% - Supervision of Personnel
- Direct supervision and evaluate the performance of Police Sergeants, indirectly and collaboratively supervise and evaluate lower-level officers assigned to the shift. Reviews and approves all incident reports, citations, affidavits, summons, and other official public documents submitted by those under his/her command
10% - Training, Evaluation, and Investigations
- Provides regular counseling and evaluation of officer performance and plans, conducts, and evaluates requisite in-service and roll call training for shift personnel. Conduct personnel investigations, and/or Internal Affairs Investigations as assigned by the Police Captain.
10% - Administrative Duties
- Serves as the shift team leader; assisting the Commander of Patrol Services (Police Captain), by establishing best practices in law enforcement policy and procedures. Further assists the Commander of Patrol Service, by determining the unit’s goals and objectives to effectively enforce Local, State, and Federal laws and the ordinances of the Port of New Orleans. Analyzes and reports on the effects of these policies, and recommends further development and upgrades.
10% - Patrols and Fostering Partnerships
- Patrols the jurisdiction of the Port of New Orleans along the Mississippi River and all adjoining channels to enforce Local, State, and Federal Dock Board ordinances. Assists U.S. Coast Guards and all other maritime related agencies in the enforcement of aforementioned ordinances. Conducts and/or assists in rescue and recovery efforts along the waterways of the Port of New Orleans.
10% - Firefighting and Rescue Duties
- Attends firefighting training course to be familiar with firefighting techniques, lifesaving equipment, types of fire extinguishers, operating rescue boats. Serves as Deckhand for the Harbor Police Fireboat and/or Harbor Police Patrol Boat, to assist with mooring lines, body recovery, first aid, security sweeps of critical infrastructure and other law enforcement duties while on board Fireboat and/or Police Patrol Boat.
10% - Recruitment and Retention Hiring Unit
- Represents HPD at job fairs and other recruitment events, staffing booths and/or giving presentations to law enforcement job seekers. Participates as HPD representatives in recruitment webinars and other media forms as appropriate. Screen applications that are received for employment and participate on interview boards for potential candidates.
- Determines applicant qualifications by interviewing applicants; analyzing responses; and comparing qualifications to job requirements.
- Acts as a point of contact and build influential candidate relationships during the selection and on-boarding process.
- Build relationships with community stakeholders, including Port NOLA employees, Public Belt Railroad employees, Port tenants, neighborhood associations, nearby businesses, local nonprofit organizations, and schools and universities. Presents at schools, community colleges, and university events about HPD mission.
- Assist in maintaining and growing the agency’s web and social media presence by providing regular content, stories, incident information, and photos to the Communications Department.
5% - Inspection of Personnel and Safety Equipment
- Conducts roll call inspections of personnel, uniforms, vehicles, firearms, and other law enforcement equipment.
5% Other duties as directed
Work requires wearing specialized personal protective equipment, including but not limited to respirator and ballistic vest.