Police Officer 1-3 (CPG Job Fair)

About This Job

THIS POSTING IS INTENDED FOR CAREER FAIR ATTENDEES
THIS POSTING IS CURRENTLY BEING USED FOR SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA FLOOD PROTECTION AUTHORITY - EAST CAREER FAIR ON AUGUST 04, 2026.

Overview Of The Role

The Department also serves to protect lives and property, while also enforcing federal, state, and local laws through active mobile and/or foot patrols. 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.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties

• Protects the integrity of the levee system via motorized vehicle and/or foot patrol.
• Works with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies as necessary.
• Provides security for the public that utilizes 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 make lawful arrests when necessary.
• Takes appropriate action when necessary to have any violations corrected.
• Operates on-board police laptop computer.
• Attends in-service training to maintain minimum POST requirements. Training includes, but is not limited to the following: firearms training, first aid, PR 24 baton training, proper police equipment usage, and any further training that the department believes will enhance the officer's ability to perform his/her duties.
• Must complete the CPRA "Certified Levee Inspector" training program.
• Responds as required to manmade or natural disasters, the nature of which may be hazardous and/or require arduous physical activity under varied climatic conditions.
• Completes all applicable paperwork that is mandated by law and documentation that is essential to the mission of the levee district.

Position-Specific Details

• Appointment Type: This appointment type can be filled as Probational, Promotional, Lateral Transfer, Detail to Special Duty or Job Appointment.
• Career Progression: This position does participate in a Career Progression Group, it may be filled as a Police Officer 1, 2, or 3.
• Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

How To Apply

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
East Jefferson Levee District
cwertz@floodauthority.org
(504)286-3237