What are the responsibilities and job description for the POLICE OFFICER 1 OR 2 (HARBOR POLICE) position at Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development?
Supplemental Information
PNO-886-031725-AM
As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an (Police Officer 1, or Police Officer 2) depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). Please refer to the ‘Job Specifications’ tab located at the top of the LA Careers ‘Current Job Opportunities’ page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.
Salary ranges are listed below for the various positions.
Starting Salary Depends Upon Qualifications
PS108 / Special Entrance Rate $18.58/hr.
PS109 / Special Entrance Rate $19.88/hr.
Benefits
Port NOLA offers competitive benefits that prioritize safety, health and wellness for our employees. Employees have access to the following benefits:
Applicants without current test scores can apply to take the test here .
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.
April McKnight
Port of New Orleans / Human Resources
P.O. Box 60046
New Orleans, LA 70160
504-528-3277
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Necessary Special Requirements
No experience or training is required.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
Possession of a current Louisiana driver's license.
Willingness and ability to attain a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.
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 protect lives and property by conducting foot and mobile security patrols, enforcing parking and traffic regulations, rendering emergency services, investigating minor crimes, and making arrests when necessary. Provides a limited range of police services.
Level Of Work
Entry.
Supervision Received
General from a higher-level police official. Other reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.
Supervision Exercised
None.
LOCATION OF WORK:
Statewide.
Job Distinctions
Differs from Police Officer 2 by the absence of experienced level duties.
Examples of Work
Who We Are
The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) is a modern multimodal gateway for global commerce and an in-demand cruise port. Our competitive edge comes from our ability to deliver seamless, integrated logistics solutions between river, rail and road.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
65% POLICE PATROLS/CRIME PREVENTION
Conducts anti-terrorism patrols of Port facilities, perimeter fence lines, roadways, waterways, and other areas of critical infrastructure.
Provides a full range of police services with a primary emphasis on enforcement of laws, investigation of crimes, accidents and hazardous material incidents including chemical spills. Responds to calls for service, routine and emergency. Writes police reports on certain incidents when required.
Affects arrests, issue summons, writes traffic citation, and conducts accident investigations, traffic enforcement and traffic control activities. Conducts incident investigations or other major disturbance investigations and prepares written reports to document same.
Documents arriving and departing marine vessels, including ships, barges and tugboats.
20% BOAT CERTIFIED/FIREFIGHTING & RESCUE DUTIES
Attends in-house training programs to become boat certified along with ongoing training once certified. While on Port vessels the officer will assist with mooring lines, body recovery, first aid, and security sweeps of critical infrastructure. Will also board the Fireboat to conduct law enforcement duties along with assisting Fireboat crew as needed including firefighting duties; will complete firefighting training course to be familiar with firefighting techniques, lifesaving equipment, types of fire extinguishers, and operating rescue boats.
10% ALTERNATE DUTIES
In the absence of dispatcher, performs duties of a police dispatcher, including but not limited to dispatching police units to calls for service, operating computer-aided dispatch system, operate and verify warrants through NCIC or MOTIONS computer systems, and operate port-wide camera system for electronic surveillance and monitoring of roadways.
5% OTHER DUTIES AS DIRECTED
Work requires wearing specialized personal protective equipment, including but not limited to respirator and ballistic vest.
100%
PNO-886-031725-AM
As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an (Police Officer 1, or Police Officer 2) depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). Please refer to the ‘Job Specifications’ tab located at the top of the LA Careers ‘Current Job Opportunities’ page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.
Salary ranges are listed below for the various positions.
Starting Salary Depends Upon Qualifications
PS108 / Special Entrance Rate $18.58/hr.
PS109 / Special Entrance Rate $19.88/hr.
- THIS VACANCY QUALIFIES FOR $1.00/hr. PREMIUM PAY* (EFFECTIVE DATE OF HIRE)
Benefits
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
Applicants without current test scores can apply to take the test here .
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.*
April McKnight
Port of New Orleans / Human Resources
P.O. Box 60046
New Orleans, LA 70160
504-528-3277
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Necessary Special Requirements
No experience or training is required.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
Possession of a current Louisiana driver's license.
Willingness and ability to attain a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.
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 protect lives and property by conducting foot and mobile security patrols, enforcing parking and traffic regulations, rendering emergency services, investigating minor crimes, and making arrests when necessary. Provides a limited range of police services.
Level Of Work
Entry.
Supervision Received
General from a higher-level police official. Other reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.
Supervision Exercised
None.
LOCATION OF WORK:
Statewide.
Job Distinctions
Differs from Police Officer 2 by the absence of experienced level duties.
Examples of Work
Who We Are
The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) is a modern multimodal gateway for global commerce and an in-demand cruise port. Our competitive edge comes from our ability to deliver seamless, integrated logistics solutions between river, rail and road.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
65% POLICE PATROLS/CRIME PREVENTION
Conducts anti-terrorism patrols of Port facilities, perimeter fence lines, roadways, waterways, and other areas of critical infrastructure.
Provides a full range of police services with a primary emphasis on enforcement of laws, investigation of crimes, accidents and hazardous material incidents including chemical spills. Responds to calls for service, routine and emergency. Writes police reports on certain incidents when required.
Affects arrests, issue summons, writes traffic citation, and conducts accident investigations, traffic enforcement and traffic control activities. Conducts incident investigations or other major disturbance investigations and prepares written reports to document same.
Documents arriving and departing marine vessels, including ships, barges and tugboats.
20% BOAT CERTIFIED/FIREFIGHTING & RESCUE DUTIES
Attends in-house training programs to become boat certified along with ongoing training once certified. While on Port vessels the officer will assist with mooring lines, body recovery, first aid, and security sweeps of critical infrastructure. Will also board the Fireboat to conduct law enforcement duties along with assisting Fireboat crew as needed including firefighting duties; will complete firefighting training course to be familiar with firefighting techniques, lifesaving equipment, types of fire extinguishers, and operating rescue boats.
10% ALTERNATE DUTIES
In the absence of dispatcher, performs duties of a police dispatcher, including but not limited to dispatching police units to calls for service, operating computer-aided dispatch system, operate and verify warrants through NCIC or MOTIONS computer systems, and operate port-wide camera system for electronic surveillance and monitoring of roadways.
5% OTHER DUTIES AS DIRECTED
Work requires wearing specialized personal protective equipment, including but not limited to respirator and ballistic vest.
100%
Salary : $19 - $20
