Police Investigator

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Police Investigator

Salary

$3,574.00 - $6,434.00 Monthly

Location

New Orleans, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

193743

Department

Orleans Levee District

Opening Date

04/22/2024

Closing Date

5/6/2024 11:59 PM Central

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Supplemental Information

About this position:

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East (SLFPA-E) operates the regional flood control system and associated facilities in St. Bernard Parish, East Bank of New Orleans parish, and the East Bank of Jefferson Parish within its control in order to protect lives and property from tidal flooding by natural weather events. It is the duty of Levee District Police Department under SLFPA-E (Orleans Levee District Police Department and East Jefferson Levee District Police Department) to patrol and inspect the levees and flood structures that protect the citizens, businesses and public infrastructure within the area of responsibility of SLFPA-E. The police department also serves to protect lives and property, with primary emphasis on contemporary law enforcement partners.

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

Orleans Levee District

cwertz@floodauthority.org

504-286-3237

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Three years of experience in law enforcement work.

SUBSTITUTIONS:

College training will substitute for a maximum of two years of the required experience on the basis of thirty semester hours for one year of experience.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

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 are granted.

May be required to possess a valid Louisiana driver's license at time of appointment.

For some positions, evidence of POST certification must be submitted at the time of the application.

May be required to qualify annually with a firearm.

For some positions, applicant must be eligible for bond.

NOTE:

All classified jobs in State service with police officer and wildlife enforcement titles qualify as law enforcement.

Jobs outside State service that will qualify as law enforcement are those performed while commissioned with the power of arrest.

Military police in the armed services are law enforcement; security/guard duty is NOT qualifying.

NOTE:

Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.

Job Concepts

FUNCTION OF WORK:

To investigate crimes, to interview victims and witnesses, to collect and preserve evidence, to arrest crime suspects, and to conduct surveillance operations.

LEVEL OF WORK:

Advanced.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

General from a higher-level police official.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None.

LOCATION OF WORK:

Statewide.

JOB DISTINCTIONS:

Differs from a Police Officer 3 by the presence of technical investigative aspects of the job.

Differs from a Police Sergeant by the absence of supervisory responsibilities.

Examples of Work

The incumbent performs the full range of police services with an emphasis in the enforcement of laws, department policy and procedure, administrative investigations, and the investigation of crime and accidents, in addition to serving as the lead investigator on all complex cases.

90% Law Enforcement

• Protects the integrity of the levee system via motorized vehicle and/or foot patrol

• Provides security for the public that utilize the levee system for recreational purposes

• Routinely checks businesses and construction sites contiguous with the levee system to ensure proper permitting protocol is followed

• Issues warning notices, citations, misdemeanor summons, and makes lawful arrests when necessary

• Investigates citizen complaints against police officers

• Conducts administrative and criminal investigations on behalf of Police Lieutenant or higher authority

• Operates a variety of equipment to include police computers, confidential law enforcement database, audio and video surveillance equipment among other instruments to perform assigned job tasks

• Conducts interviews of victims, witnesses and suspects of criminal activity as well as interrogations when needed

• Works with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies when assistance is needed on investigations

• Supervises, protects and preserves crime scenes. This includes managing the collection of evidence at crime scenes

• Prepares investigative reports and additional documentation for the eventual outcome of an investigation

• Testifies in court proceedings when required

10% Training and Coordinating

• Attends in-service training to maintain minimum POST requirements

• Training includes, but is not limited to: firearms, first aid, impact weapon, proper police equipment usage, electrical weapon, investigative training, and any additional training that the department believes will enhance the officer's ability to perform his/her duties

• Assists with coordination/delegation of police department resources during emergencies (hurricanes, tropical storms, flood conditions, or other emergency situations)

  NOTE:In emergency situations (hurricanes, flood conditions, or other emergency situations) the incumbent must report for duty as assigned and shall remain on duty until specifically released by the Police Captain, Superintendent of Police or Regional Director (or until emergency condition ends). At such time the incumbent may be required to perform any and all activities required to alleviate the situation, e.g., securing facilities, placing barricades, directing traffic, etc.

Physical Requirements:Incumbent must be able to safely and efficiently operate all police vehicles and equipment.

Other Requirements: Incumbent must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and must be able to acquire and maintain a police commission from the Louisiana Department of Public Safety. Incumbent must be POST Certified, i.e., must have completed all requirements under law as prescribed by the Louisiana Officer Standards of Training (POST) Council before the end of the Probationary period

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

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  According to State Civil Service rule 22.8, applicants who possess a Louisiana Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification will be exempt from the Protective Services Exam (PSE) Do you currently possess a Louisiana POST Certification?

• Yes

• No

  Required Question

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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

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