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DOTD ENFORCEMENT CADET, AGENT OR SENIOR AGENT

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DOTD ENFORCEMENT CADET, AGENT OR SENIOR AGENT

Salary

$2,917.00 - $5,904.00 Monthly

Location

Statewide, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

52/50679942/DEA-SA/04.01.25-LH

Department

DOTD-Engineering & Operations

Division

Section 52

Opening Date

04/01/2025

Closing Date

4/8/2025 11:59 PM Central

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

Supplemental Information

SECTION 52 - WEIGHT ENFORCEMENT

52/50679942/DEA-SA/04.01.25-LH

About this position:

To learn the basics of law enforcement services in the support of the DOTD police mission to protect the infrastructure of the State Highway System.

DOTD Enforcement Agent position is assigned to the DOTD Police within the Department of Transportation and Development. DOTD Police is statutorily mandated and has sole responsibility for enforcing the federal/state, size, weight, permit, registration and taxation regulations. The incumbent assigned ensures enforcement efforts promote a safe and secure driving environment, while protecting and preserving vital roadway infrastructures. This position requires a current POST certified Police Officer or shall obtain POST certification within one year of date of hire. The candidate must also pass a background check, Physical Fitness Test, Polygraph, Matrix exam and Drug screen. Must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment. 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. While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:

http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx

As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a DOTD ENFORCEMENT CADET, AGENT OR SENIOR AGENT depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).

DOTD ENFORCEMENT CADET- has a minimum hire rate of $16.83/hourly

DOTD ENFORCEMENT AGENT - has a minimum hire rate of $19.27/hourly

DOTD ENFORCEMENT SENIOR AGENT- has a minimum hire rate of $20.62/hourly.

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. If you do not have a score prior to applying to this posting, it may result in your application not being considered.

Applicants without a current test score can apply to take the testhere (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/3147666/2100-protective-services-exam-pse?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs) .

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. *

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type.

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here (https://www.laworks.net/WorkforceDev/LRS/LRS_Main.asp) .

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Recruiting Officer

dotdpd.recruiting@la.gov

225-377-7184

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

No experience or training is required.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must be at least 21 years of age.

Possession of a valid driver's license.

Willingness and ability to attain a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.

An applicant who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or a felony, or who is under indictment on a felony charge will be disqualified by the hiring agency until relief from the disabilities imposed by state and federal laws is granted.

Job Concepts

FUNCTION OF WORK:

To learn the basics of law enforcement services in the support of the DOTD police mission to protect the infrastructure of the State Highway System.

LEVEL OF WORK:

Entry

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Close from a DOTD Enforcement Sergeant. Other reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None.

LOCATION OF WORK:

Department of Transportation and Development.

JOB DISTINCTIONS:

Differs from DOTD Enforcement Agent by the absence of experienced-level enforcement duties.

Examples of Work

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

60% The DOTD Enforcement Agent acts as a uniformed commissioned/POST-certified Police Officer and serves as a representative in an assigned geographical area.

The primary focus, of the Agency, is weight and size enforcement of both State and Federal Laws and must be capable of conducting advanced police skills such as investigations, patrol and test procedures, and gathering of evidence.

The incumbent shall ensure that the applicable rules and regulations are enforced fairly and consistently. The incumbent answers directly to the Enforcement Sergeant-Training Coordinator-Region 2 and will aid in a variety of duties that require initiative, independent judgement, and responsibility. The incumbent will be responsible for daily duties as an Enforcement Agent, as well as expected to assist in other support functions such as, but not limited to, training enforcement personnel in areas such as firearms handling, defensive tactics, disciplines, and other less­ than-lethal applications, and other various programs to aid the growth of Enforcement Agents within the section. The incumbent is required to meet all mandated state and departmental required POST training, qualifications, and certifications.

20% Ensures that required statistical reports, time and attendance reports, and other required administrative paperwork is completed in an accurate and timely manner. Works well with other officers/compliance inspectors and stays briefed on departmental regulations and policies. Informs the Supervisor of all pertinent information within the region or statewide area as needed. Incumbent maintains records and transmits orders given to him by his supervisor.

10% Ensure that Department issued equipment is well maintained and used in a manner consistent with DOTD Police Policy.

5% Incumbent conducts and completes investigations as directed and may be assigned as the lead investigator over lower-level agents. Incumbent maintains a working knowledge of all policies, procedures, and practices in effect.

5% Performs all other job-related duties as required by supervisors. While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals and directives.

Other Necessary Requirements:

Note: The incumbent in this position must be available for cross-utilization in any DOTD Police Unit assigned to the Department. Therefore, the process of cross-utilization applies to this position as needed.

Note: The incumbent in this position may be required to work shift work and shall maintain all annual recertification requirements as imposed by federally mandated and departmental requirements.

Note: The individual who occupies this position must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of such individual or other in the workplace. This means the individual must not pose a significant risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of the individual or others that cannot be eliminated or reduced by reasonable accommodation.

Note: The Police Officer shall be readily available for deployment during Natural disasters or declared emergencies.

Note: Shall be required to attend all Court appearances, administrative hearings, dispositions and any other legal process.

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

  Are you a permanent LA-DOTD employee?

• Yes

• No

  02

  Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?

• Yes

• No

  03

  To ensure compliance with PPM #9, DOTD Nepotism Policy, please list the name and relationship with any immediate family members that are currently employed by the LA-DOTD. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members?

  04

  Are you currently Louisiana POST certified?

• Yes

• No

  05

  Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?

• Yes

• No

  06

  If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA".

  07

  Are you currently under indictment for a felony charge or have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge?

• Yes

• No

  08

  If YES, list the law enforcement authority (city, police, sheriff, FBI, etc.), the offense, location, and disposition of the case. If NO, indicate "N/A".

  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

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