Police Sergeant (Harbor Police Department) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4822477) Apply  Police Sergeant (Harbor Police Department) Salary $3,824.00 - $7,738.00 Monthly Location New Orleans, LA Job Type Promotion Job Number PNO-879-020625-AM Department Port of New Orleans Port Commission Opening Date 02/06/2025 Closing Date 2/13/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions Supplemental Information PNO-879-020625-AM Vacancy will be filled by promotion of a current permanent classified employee of The Port of New Orleans Port Commission. 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 must have Civil Service test scores for2100-PSE (Protective Services Exam)in order to be considered for this vacancy unless exempted by Civil Service rule or policy. If you do not have a score prior to applying to this posting, it may result in your application not being considered. Applicantswithout a current test score can apply to take the testhere (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/152095/9500-leaps-test) . 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: April McKnight Port of New Orleans / Human Resources Supervisor P.O. Box 60046 New Orleans, LA 70160 504-528-3277 Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 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. Job Concepts FUNCTION OF WORK: To oversee a full range of police services on an assigned shift with primary emphasis on the enforcement of laws, investigation of crimes and accidents, and providing emergency services and crime prevention programs. LEVEL OF WORK: Supervisor. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: General from a higher-level police official. Other reporting relationships may be approved by SCS. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Direct over Police Officers 1, 2 and 3. LOCATION OF WORK: Statewide. JOB DISTINCTIONS: Differs from Police Officer 3 by the presence of direct supervisory responsibilities. Differs from Police Lieutenant by the absence of second-line supervisory responsibilities or by serving as shift supervisor in a large university police department. 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 25% SUPERVISORY DUTIES Direct supervision of Police Officers I, II, III. Assumes command at the direction of the platoon watch commander or in his/her absence. Patrol in police vehicle to observe officers on post for efficiency of work product, visibility, and provide direction and guidance in their duties. Report and document infractions of policy, rules, and regulations to immediate supervisor. Take appropriate corrective actions when warranted. 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 line, 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. 15% PATROLS AND FOSTERING PARTNERSHIPS Patrols the jurisdiction of the Port of New Orleans along the Mississippi River and all adjoining to enforce Local, State, and Federal Dock Board ordinances. Assists U.S. Coast Guard and all other maritime related agencies in the enforcement of aforementioned ordinances. Conducts and/or assists in rescue and recovery efforts along the waterways of the Port of New Orleans. 10% ALTERNATE DUTIES As needed, performs duties of subordinates under his/her command including but not limited to documenting arrival and departure of marine traffic, answering calls for service, writing police incident reports, and other patrol duties as deemed necessary. 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 MOTION computer systems, and operate port-wide camera system for electronic surveillance and monitoring of roadways. 10% ADMINISTRATION Review and approve subordinates incident reports, citations, affidavits, summons, and other official reports for content, proper grammar, and spelling; returns reports for clarification and/or correction. Evaluate subordinates overall work product and reports the same to watch commander in compliance with performance review policy. Checks, completes and compiles daily watch reports/rosters, line-up of beat assignments, and officer daily activity sheets. Summarizes as required on monthly activity statistical report. Managers platoon staffing, accounting for leave requests, training and special assignments. 5% PERSONNEL INVESTIGATIONS As assigned by Watch Commander, conducts personnel investigations, Internal Affairs investigations, or other allegations of misconduct. Submit investigative reports via chain of command, issue counseling memo or written reprimand when necessary. 5% MAJOR INCIDENT MANAGEMENT Responds to major criminal incidents, serious traffic accidents, significant damagers to Port property, or major disturbances within Port of New Orleans jurisdiction, directs activities of subordinates, and takes necessary action upon arrival as supervisor; prepares reports to document same and ensures notification of appropriate Port of New Orleans personnel. 5% INSPECTION OF PERSONNEL AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT At the direction of, or in the absence of Watch Commander, conduct roll call, inspection of personnel, uniforms, vehicles, firearms, and other law enforcement equipment. Read special orders, departmental notices, Port announcements, and review of selected general orders. Assigns officers beat assignments, investigative assignments, and assignments relative to monitoring and overseeing video surveillance systems. 5% OTHER DUTIES AS DIRECTED Work requires wearing specialized personal protective equipment, including but not limited to respirator and ballistic vest. 100% Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: + New Year's Day + Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, + Mardi Gras, + Good Friday, + Memorial Day, + Independence Day, + Labor Day, + Veteran's Day, + Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. ***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): + Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system + Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), + Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others 01 Have you included ALL of your work experience on your application? If not, please return to the "Work Experience" section to complete your application. + Yes + No 02 Are you currently an employee of the Port of New Orleans? + Yes + No 03 According to State Civil Service rule 22.8, applicants who possess a Louisiana Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification will be exempt from the Protective Services Exam (PSE). Do you currently possess a Louisiana POST Certification? + Yes + No Required Question Employer State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802 Phone (866) 783-5462 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email