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DOTD Enforcement Sergeant (Breaux Bridge)
Job Description
DOTD Enforcement Sergeant (Breaux Bridge) Grambling State University - 4.2 Breaux Bridge, LA Job Details 16 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Paid holidays Parental leave Qualifications Driver's License Peace Officer Certification State-specific police officer certification Law enforcement Full Job Description About this Job Section 52/ Weights and Enforcement 52/50641310/ES/10.06.26-AS
•This is a departmental promotional or Detail opportunity open to DOTD employees only.
•At DOTD, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.
About This Position:
The DOTD Enforcement Sergeant serves as a commissioned law enforcement supervisor within the Weight Enforcement Unit at the Breaux Bridge fixed-scale facility. The position oversees daily enforcement operations and subordinate personnel while ensuring state and federal size, weight, permit, registration, and taxation regulations are enforced fairly and consistently. The incumbent provides field supervision, manages personnel and administrative responsibilities, conducts and oversees investigations, and ensures equipment, records, training, and facility operations remain in compliance with DOTD policies and applicable laws. While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Services 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 Minimum Qualifications Four years of law enforcement experience in the protection of transportation infrastructure; OR Five years of law enforcement experience as a POST certified peace officer commissioned with the power of arrest.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid driver's license. Possession of an active 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 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:
Supervise weight enforcement operations by providing field guidance to police officers and compliance inspectors, assigning duties, monitoring enforcement activities, and ensuring state and federal regulations are enforced consistently. Manage personnel and daily operations by training and briefing subordinate staff, preparing bi-weekly schedules, communicating directives and policy updates, maintaining records, and keeping the Police Lieutenant informed of significant operational matters. Conduct and oversee investigations and enforcement activities including major events, evidence handling, seizures, and investigations while ensuring cases are properly completed and documented. Oversee administrative, equipment, and facility responsibilities by completing required reports and performance evaluations, maintaining equipment and inventories, coordinating supplies and facility needs, processing applicable bills, and supporting emergency or disaster operations as needed.
Position Specific Details:
Appointment Type:
Promotional or Detail to Special Duty Work Location(s): Breaux Bridge, LA Please refer to the "Job Specifications" tab located at the top of the LA Careers "Current Job Opportunities" page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualification and job concepts for each level.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score 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. Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact: Jeff Melchior DOTD Enforcement Administrator 225-377-7185 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: https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Dental Insurance
- Parental Leave