This vacancy is located in the Crescent City Connection section in the Department of Public Safety and Corrections/Office of State Police located in Orleans Parish. This posting may be used to fill a probational appointment, job appointment, or promotional opportunity.
These positions are located at the DPS Police - CCC Bridge Detail.
Applicants must live within 75 miles of their assigned location. Applicants who do not meet the residency requirements will be rejected.
Applicants must have a Civil Service test score for 2100–PSE (Protective Services Exam)in order to be considered for this vacancy. If you do not have a score prior to applying to this posting, it may result in your application not being considered.
Applicants who are POST-certified are exempt from taking the 2100–PSE (Protective Services Exam)test in accordance to Civil Service Rule 22.8(e). The applicant’s POST certification shall not be under suspension or pending a revocation hearing.
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:
Learns about law enforcement activities designed to impact public safety services.
Learns about crash investigation, traffic and criminal enforcement, defensive tactics, firearms use, and constitutional law.
Learns about how to investigate complaints, write reports, and provide public safety service.
Learns about protocols for emergency response during large scale events, disasters, and other events with statewide impact.
Learns protocol for investigations of criminal complaints.
Trains for certification in emergency vehicle operation, firearms, defense tactics, crash investigation, officer survival, de-escalation, leadership, enforcement of traffic and criminal laws, as well as other pertinent training courses.
Completes DPS Police specific training provided by the Louisiana State Police Training Academy or DPS Police Instructors.
Position-Specific Details:The location is:
2001 Behrman Avenue New Orleans, LA 70114. POST-certified applicants are strongly preferred. Ideal candidates will have several years of law enforcement experience with experience in crash investigation, DWI enforcement, and traffic operations.
Officers assigned to the CCC Bridge Detail provide police protection, traffic enforcement, and crash investigation to this vital traffic artery that connects the residential and industrial areas of the West Bank with metropolitan New Orleans. Officers assigned to the CCC are provided with individually assigned police units and are issued all necessary uniforms and equipment.
Applicants must be able to qualify with firearms, complete advanced driver and weapons training, pass a thorough background investigation, and meet all annual training requirements.
Starting pay is determined by your level of experience according to the following schedule:
DPS Cadet (0-3 years of law enforcement experience. No minimum experience is required) - $42,016 per year
DPS Officer (3 years as a POST-certified police officer with the power of arrest) - $ 49,670 per year
DPS Senior Officer (4 years as a POST-certified police officer with the power of arrest) - $ 53,144
Experienced officers who are POST Certified may be hired at up to $31.17 an hour ($64,834 per year). Only well-qualified applicants with additional certifications and more than 10 years of service will qualify for this starting pay rate.
The DPS Police is a great place to enjoy a career in law enforcement. In addition to specialized training, equipment, and deployment for special events throughout Louisiana, officers have excellent retirement benefits. Officers are also eligible for yearly pay increases and can reach a maximum pay according to this schedule:
DPS Corporal (automatic promotion after 3 years as a Senior Officer – Maximum yearly salary - $92,851
DPS Sergeant (competitive promotion process) - Maximum yearly salary - $99,362
DPS Lieutenant (competitive promotion process) - Maximum yearly salary -$113,755
DPS Police Captain (competitive promotion process) - Maximum yearly salary - $130,250
For more information on these positions, please email CapitolDetail@LA.Gov or visit https://lsp.org/about/leadershipsections/special-operations/dps-police/
How To Apply: To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link 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 by selecting the 'Applications' link after logging into their account.
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.
Applications without the education and/or work experience sections completed will be considered incomplete and will not be accepted.
RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF COMPLETING ALL SECTIONS OF THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Department of Public Safety
ATTN: Human Resources/Kristin Garcia
P.O. BOX 66614
Baton Rouge, LA 70896
Fax: 225-922-0528
kristin.garcia@la.gov
If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you have a disability and need a special accommodation.