Police Officer 1-2-3 (CPG)

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

Carries out police and security activities for the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District’s (Port of Lake Charles) Harbor Police Department; Enforces Federal, State, and municipal laws as well as the rules and regulations of the District’s Tariff; Enforces Federal maritime laws and regulations under the guidance of the United States Coast Guard and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) as mandated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

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

Job Duties

Patrols assigned Port properties (other than City Docks): observes for fires; observes and enforces security and law enforcement related issues; observes for safety hazards and damage to structures; conducts welfare checks on security personnel and assists when necessary; reports any issues to immediate supervisor.

Patrols main Port facility (City Docks): observes for fires; observes and enforces security and law enforcement related issues; observes for safety hazards, and damage to structures; checks for proper storage of cargo and observes for any damage to cargo; conducts welfare checks on security personnel and assists when necessary; conducts vehicle searches randomly or as needed; reports any issues to immediate supervisor

Oversees docking, sailing, and shifting of vessels and barges: gathers information and completes paperwork for arrival and departure of vessels calling on the Port; explains security requirements to vessel captain and/or vessel security officer per U.S. Department of Homeland Security; gathers information and completes paperwork for arrival and departure of barges calling on the Port

Office administration: mans the patrol office as needed; conducts mandated training for Peace Officer Standards Training (P.O.S.T.), State Civil Service, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security; checks port emails and other port-related correspondence; receives report from off-going shift and gives report to on-coming shift

Performs various security details: mans the railroad train gate as needed; provides security detail for port board meetings, etc.; investigates incidents of various natures; writes and submits reports concerning these incidents in a timely manner

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational - up to 24 months
Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Police Officer 1, 2, or 3.
Compensation: The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant.

Please click on the below links to learn more about each job level

Police Officer 1

Police Officer 2

Police Officer 3

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

How To Apply

Applicants must have Civil Service test scores for 2100-Protective Services Exam (PSE) to be considered for this vacancy unless exempted by Civil Service rules 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 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.

*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
Lake Charles Harbor & Terminal District
jelliott@portlc.com
337-493-3522