POLICE SERGEANT- A

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　　POLICE SERGEANT- A

　　Salary

　　$3,824.00 - $6,885.00 Monthly

　　Location

　　Baton Rouge, LA

　　Job Type

　　Classified

　　Job Number

　　AHFS-50567725-1.22.24-CH

　　Department

　　DAF-Agriculture and Forestry

　　Opening Date

　　01/22/2024

　　Closing Date

　　1/29/2024 11:59 PM Central

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　Supplemental Information

　　Job Number: AHFS-50567725-1.22.24-CH

　　The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry is an Equal Opportunity Employer and State as a Model Employer (SAME) to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

　　This position #50567725 is located in the Office of Animal Health and Food Safety / Brand Commission in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

　　This position may be filled by probationary appointment or by promotion of a classified employee of Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry serving with permanent status. Applicants who are not permanent employees of Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry will be required to serve a 24 month probationary period.

　　Applicants must have Civil Service test scores for 2100-Protective Services Exam (PSE) in order to be considered for this vacancy unless they meet the following testing exemption:

　　A veteran of the armed forces who served at least 90 days of active duty for purposes other than training and who has been honorably discharged from active duty within the previous twelve months. (DD214 must be attached to application or submitted to Human Resources by fax or mail by the closing date of the announcement).

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

　　Applicantswithout current test scores can apply to take the testhere (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/3147666/2100-protective-services-exam-pse) .

　　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 applications 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.

　　ResumesWILL NOTbe accepted in lieu of completing the work experience sections of the application.

　　This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.

　　All candidates for hire must undergo drug screening.

　　For further information about this vacancy, contact:

　　Cody Hulbert

　　HR Specialist

　　Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry

　　5825 Florida Blvd., Suite 1001

　　Baton Rouge, LA 70806

　　[email protected]

　　The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry strictly prohibits workplace harassment and discrimination on the on the basis of race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, religion, national origin, military service, sickle cell trait, protected genetic information or other non-merit factor. LDAF also strictly prohibits employment decisions based upon or influenced by such factors.

　　Qualifications

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Three years of experience in law enforcement work.

　　SUBSTITUTIONS:

　　College training will substitute for a maximum of two years of the required experience on the basis of thirty semester hours for one year of experience.

　　NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

　　Must have attained eighteenth birthday at 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.

　　May be required to possess a valid Louisiana driver's license at time of appointment.

　　For some positions, evidence of POST certification must be submitted at the time of the application.

　　May be required to qualify annually with a firearm.

　　For some positions, applicant must be eligible for bond.

　　NOTE:

　　All classified jobs in State service with police officer and wildlife enforcement titles qualify as law enforcement.

　　Jobs outside State service that will qualify as law enforcement are those performed while commissioned with the power of arrest.

　　Military police in the armed services are law enforcement; security/guard duty is NOT qualifying.

　　NOTE:

　　Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.

　　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

　　Incumbent of this position will supervise and assist statewide security and enforcement activities of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry. Incumbent of this position will receive broad direction from Ag/Forestry Enforcement Program Director.

　　60%

　　Responsible for the Supervision and performance evaluations of subordinate Police Officer 2/3A's or Police Sergeant's assigned to the security program for the headquarters building. Incumbent is responsible for security program and Agriculture/ Forestry Hotline Complaints and Notification Program.

　　Responsible for work assignments, schedules, performance planning and evaluations, time sheets, leave authorizations of Police Officer 2/3A's assigned to the security program.

　　Assist the Ag/Forestry Enforcement Program Director in determining any security or safety issues related with the Headquarters building and LDAF offices statewide. Assist in the coordination and conducting quarterly security/safety meetings with tenant agencies with the headquarters building.

　　Investigate and report complaints from tenant agencies housed in the Baton Rouge complex.

　　Directs activities of the security division to help accomplish the mission of the Department of Agriculture and Forestry on a statewide basis.

　　Researches and develops policies and procedure for department personnel such as Active Shooter Response.

　　40%

　　Incumbent is responsible for training management for the security program. Coordinates, schedules, and maintains training files specific to annual firearms qualification/requalification, First Aid/CPR, Annual continuing education and awareness training relative to emergency response for the headquarters building and complex.

　　Incumbent is responsible for the overall security and access control of LDAF offices statewide.

　　Responsible for the research and implementation of new security technologies such as camera equipment or alarm systems.

　　Assists building safety in the research and development of various response plans and their implementation. Examples include but are not limited to fire escape plans, shelter in place, disaster response, etc.

　　Supervises and conducts safety/security inspections relative to all LDAF offices statewide.

　　Incumbent coordinates and completes reports as required by the LDAF Safety Director.

　　Incumbent serves as a member of the LDAF EOC Team during times of activation.

　　This position is eligible for the Hazardous Duty Services Retirement Plan.

　　This position has powers of arrest and requires that the incumbent be POST certified.

　　Functional Requirements:

　　Moderate light lifting 30 pounds with occasional lifting up to 50 pounds

　　Reaching Above Shoulders

　　Walking and standing (8 hours)

　　Climbing stairs and occasional ladders

　　Occasional Bending and Kneeling

　　Prolonged sitting or standing at workstation

　　Drive a vehicle to perform security checks

　　Assigned Shift work consisting of nights and weekends

　　Environmental Factors:

　　Working Indoors and occasional Outdoors

　　Occasional Heat and Humidity

　　May be required to wear appropriate safety protection

　　Walking or standing in slippery or uneven surfaces

　　Occasional Cold Weather

　　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

　　To ensure compliance with the LDAF Nepotism Policy, do you have any immediate family members or relatives who are currently employed with the LDAF? Immediate family member is defined as children (blood, step, adopted), spouse, brother, sister, father, mother, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, mother-in-law and father-in-law. Relative includes immediate family members previously defined and also includes grandfather, grandmother, grandson, granddaughter, uncle, aunt niece and nephew.

　　Yes

　　No

　　02

　　If you answered "yes" to the above question, please list the name of your immediate family member and/or relatives currently employed by the LDAF. If you answered "no" to the above question, enter N/A.

　　03

　　Are you currently a classified employee of Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry serving with permanent status?

　　Yes

　　No

　　04

　　Do you have a valid Louisiana driver's license?

　　Yes

　　No

　　05

　　The incumbent of this position may drive a state-owned vehicle during working hours. Office of Risk Management prohibits drivers with three or more moving violations in a one-year period from operating a state-owned vehicle. Based on this information, will you be able to operate a state-owned vehicle?

　　Yes

　　No

　　06

　　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

　　07

　　If 'YES', give the law enforcement authority (city police, sheriff, FBI, etc), the offense, place and disposition of case. If 'NO', enter N/A.

　　08

　　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

　　Agency

　　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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