Job Abstract

The incumbents of these positions perform responsible, commissioned, law enforcement duties to in the prevention of crime and to protect 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 Orleans 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 to be considered for this vacancy.

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*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:
Four 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:
Must have attained eighteenth birthday at time of appointment.

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.

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.

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.

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.