Police Lieutenant Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4824901) Apply  Police Lieutenant Salary $4,377.00 - $8,859.00 Monthly Location Kenner, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 205538 Department East Jefferson Levee District Opening Date 02/10/2025 Closing Date 2/24/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions Supplemental Information The incumbent of this position performs responsible, commissioned, law enforcement duties in the prevention of crime and protects life and property, while armed and uniformed. The incumbent performs the full range of police services with an emphasis on the enforcement of Laws and the investigation of crimes and accidents, in addition to serving as lead worker over lower-level officers. The East Jefferson Levee District jurisdictional area falls under the umbrella of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East (SLFPA-E) and includes Jefferson Parish, New Orleans and St. Bernard parishes on the East Bank. The Police Lieutenant position serves as the unit commander to direct a full range of police services, with emphasis on the enforcement of laws, the investigation of crimes and accident, and arrangement for provision of emergency services. No Civil Service test score or assessment 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: Celeste Wertz Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East cwertz@floodauthority.org (504) 286-3237 Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 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. Job Concepts FUNCTION OF WORK: To direct police enforcement activities of a police division actively involved in investigations of crimes and accidents, to provide emergency services and crime prevention programs, and/or to serve as a shift supervisor in a large university police department. LEVEL OF WORK: Supervisor. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Broad review from a higher-level police official. Other reporting relationships may be approved by SCS. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Direct over Police Sergeants and lower-level police officers. LOCATION OF WORK: Statewide. JOB DISTINCTIONS: Differs from a Police Sergeant by the presence of supervisory responsibilities for a division or by shift supervisor responsibility for a large university police department. Differs from Police Captain by the absence of managerial responsibilities. Examples of Work Personnel Management/Supervision 55% • Supervise a platoon of police officers consisting of a Sergeant, several police officers and a police dispatcher. • Monitor the Sergeant to ensure assignments are given out and that inspection of police officers is done. • Serve as the highest-ranking officer on the platoon. Maintain radio contact with all officers and respond to incidents as needed. • Monitor and coordinate leave usage to ensure that there is no leave abuse. When necessary the Lieutenant will approve leave. • Prepare special reports on major incidents occurring on assigned shift. • Conduct the performance planning and review for the Sergeant. • Review the investigation of all complaints against police officers prepared by the Sergeant and makes recommendations for disciplinary action if needed. • Serve in the absence of the Police Captain in the event the Captain is on extended leave. Law Enforcement 35% • Ensure enforcement of municipal, state and federal statutes. Coordinate the handling of various law enforcement activities. These include the supervision of arrests along with the preservation of evidence. Report to the scene of all major incidents to ensure the incident is handled correctly and, if necessary, that outside agencies are contacted. • Ensure the integrity of the flood protection system is secured. Physically check the area to ensure that police officers are in the areas they are calling out to the dispatcher. • The Lieutenant is in charge of the lakefront in New Orleans. This area amasses large crowds and plenty of vehicular traffic. On Sundays and major holidays, it is the responsibility of the Lieutenant to assign personnel for crowd control. • Research potential or current problem areas and offer possible solutions to the Captain. • The Lieutenant is responsible for dealing with various outside agencies. These agencies could include but not be limited to the New Orleans Police Department, U. S. Secret Service, Drug Enforcement Agency, Wildlife and Fisheries, U. S. Coast Guard and U.S. Customs. • In times of weather-related emergencies, it is the responsibility of the Lieutenant to call in extra officers and assign them where they are needed. Also, the Lieutenant may have to stay extended hours until the emergency is under control. • The Lieutenant also monitors the New Orleans Police radio to ensure that any calls in our area are handled accordingly. Training Coordination and Equipment Maintenance 10% • Review activities of officers and recommend training when warranted. Coordinate with the training officer to arrange training schedules. • Review equipment maintenance reports to ensure that all vehicles are up to date on necessary maintenance. Ensure that every member of the platoon is in compliance with personal training that the P.O.S.T. Council requires. NOTE: In emergency situations (hurricanes, flood conditions, or other warranting situations), the incumbent must report for duty as assigned and shall remain on duty until specifically released by the proper authority or until such emergency conditions subside. At such times the incumbent may be required to perform any and all activities required to alleviate the situation, e.g. lifting and placing sandbags, securing facilities, placing barricades, directing traffic, etc. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Incumbents must be able to safely and efficiently operate all police vehicles and equipment, and must be able to lift, throw, and place 40-50-pound sandbags during emergencies and disasters. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Incumbents must be assessed by a certified psychologist as suited for law enforcement duties. Incumbents must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and must be able to acquire and maintain police commission from the Louisiana Department of Public Safety.Incumbents must be POST certified, i.e., must have completed all requirements under law as prescribed by the Peace Officer Standards of Training (POST) Council Academy. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: + New Year's Day + Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, + Mardi Gras, + Good Friday, + Memorial Day, + Independence Day, + Labor Day, + Veteran's Day, + Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. ***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): + Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system + Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), + Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others 01 Are you currently Post Certified in the state of Louisiana? + Yes + No 02 Have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge? + Yes + No 03 If "YES", give the law enforcement authority (city, police, sheriff, FBI, etc.) the offense, place, and disposition of case. IF"NO", enter N/A Required Question Employer State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802 Phone (866) 783-5462 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email