Job Description

About this Job

*Applicant must be a current permanent Classified employee of the Lake Charles Harbor & Terminal District*

OUR MISSION
TO ACTIVELY CREATE FACILITATE AND ENHANCE BENEFITS FROM MARITIME TRANSPORTATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF ITS CUSTOMERS STAKEHOLDERS AND THE CITIZENS OF SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
Serves as the Department Head (in the absence of the Assistant Director of Security or Police Major) supervises the activities of the Police Sergeants; lower- level Police Officers; Investigators (Compliance Criminal Police) Dispatchers and Guards. Carries out police and security activities for the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal Districts (Port of Lake Charles) Harbor Police Department by enforcing federal state and municipal laws as well as the rules and tariffs of the Port of Lake Charles. Enforces Federal maritime laws and regulations under the guidance of the U. S. Coast Guard as mandated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Minimum Qualifications

Four 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 drivers 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 Specification

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

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

• Plans coordinates and oversees all police operations for the department. Directs and coordinates the daily activities of the department
• Arranges work schedules and ensures that time has been submitted to timekeeper; Ensures that all leave slips are properly filled out and submitted
• Acts as Facility Security Officer (FSO) and/or alternate Facility Security Officer (AFSO) when required in administering and monitoring security measures for the Port
• Oversees the training needs of department personnel and manages the field training program Assists with budget planning for the Harbor Police Department Interviews prospective employees recommends disciplinary action and counsels subordinates on work related problems
• Reviews accident and incident reports generated by subordinates to ensure accuracy; Writes employee evaluation reports

• Ensures that the Command and Control Center is manned and functioning properly; Ensures that officers are monitoring the surveillance system Automatic Identification System (AIS) and emergency telephone

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Promotional - only agency employees considered.
Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Physical abilities such as standing stooping bending walking running pushing pulling (subduing persons who are resisting arrest) climbing (such as gangplanks; 5 to 10 flights of stairs to ships control rooms) lifting 30 pounds or more (such as 110-pound bags of various commodities; removing an injured person from danger); work outdoors in all types of weather and work around waterfront are required in order to fulfill the duties of this position.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score or assessment is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

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:

Jo Ellen Elliott

Lake Charles Harbor & Terminal District

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