Police Investigator

OUR MISSION
Our mission is to ensure the physical, operational and financial integrity of the regional flood risk management system, in southeastern Louisiana as a defense against floods and storm surge from hurricanes. We accomplish this mission by working with local, regional, state and federal partners to plan, design, construct, operate and maintain projects that will reduce the probability and risk of flooding for the residents and businesses within our jurisdiction.

ABOUT THIS POSITION
The incumbent in this position performs responsible, commissioned and law enforcement duties in the prevention of crime and to protect life and property, while armed and uniformed. Supervision is from a police official of a higher level, i.e. Police Sergeant, Police Lieutenant, and/or Police Captain.

** Agency preferred qualification: The incumbent in this position is required to be POST certified **Three 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.The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

• 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

• Investigates citizen complaints against police officers

• 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

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

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:Probational - up to 24 months
Career Progression:This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.
Compensation:Full-time employees are eligible for a compressive benefits package, including participation in the state’s retirement plan, health insurance, agency-paid short-term disability coverage, paid holidays, and paid annual and sick leave.

NOTE: The Orleans Levee District is an emergency-oriented agency. Part of the mission is to protect the residents of Orleans Parish from tidal surge, wind-driven water and river flooding. In emergencies during Mississippi River flooding and Hurricane Tropical Storm events, the incumbent will be on call and must report for duty if so required, remaining on duty in such situations until released from duty by the Appointing Authority.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

How To Apply:

Applicants must have Civil Service test scores for2100-Protective Services Exam (PSE)to be considered for this vacancy unless exempted by Civil Service rules or policy. If you do not have a score prior to applying to this posting, it may result in your application not being considered. Applicants without current test scores can apply to take the testhere

***Please Note: Orleans Levee District does not accept testing exemptions. You must have a test score***

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.

*ResumesWILL NOTbe 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