POLICE OFFICER 1 OR 2 (HARBOR POLICE)

About This Job

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)

Premium pay is additional pay provided to employees for each hour actually worked.

Port NOLA offers competitive benefits that prioritize safety, health and wellness for our employees. Employees have access to the following benefits :

Applicants must have Civil Service test scores for 2100-Protective Services Exam (PSE) in order to be considered for this vacancy unless exempted by Civil Service rule or policy. The PSE is not required for applicants that are currently P.O.S.T (Peace Officer Standards Training) certified. If you are required to have a PSE score, but 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 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.

For further information about this vacancy contact :

April McKnight

Port of New Orleans / Human Resources

P.O. Box 60046

New Orleans, LA 70160

504-528-3277

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : No experience or training is required. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : 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 Specification

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.

Job Duties and Other Information

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.