Job Description
Salary $3,649.00 - $6,566.00 Monthly Location Alexandria, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 419-221844-LSD Department DPS-Office of State Police Opening Date 06/03/2026 Closing Date 6/10/2026 11:59 PM Central About this Job At the Louisiana State Police , 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. We're looking for a Mechanic 3 to join our Fleet Division—a proactive, people-focused team working to attract and support the talent that drives our mission forward. This role is critical to ensuring the efficient operation, supervision, and maintenance of our fleet and mechanical assets. The incumbent will assist with the intake of new vehicles and assist the parts room at Fleet, dealing with inventory. This position serves as an automotive mechanic assigned to the LA State Police Region 3, Headquarters Garage facility (Rapides Parish). This facility is responsible for the maintenance and repair of approximately 300 vehicles, including specialized vehicles such as pursuit-rated vehicles and diesel-powered vehicles. Minimum Qualifications Three years of experience or training as a mechanic. 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:
Types of repairs include preventative maintenance, engine repairs, air conditioning/heating systems, brakes, lights, tires, etc. The position will assist in the maintenance and upkeep of buildings and grounds as needed. This facility operates a wrecker to recover and transport inoperative vehicles. All tools and equipment necessary to perform duties are supplied. Training opportunities are also provided. Greets and assists vendors with deliveries of uniforms, parts, etc., as needed. Assists with cleaning the shop area each day. Assists with making sure all shop equipment remains in good working order. Compiles and submits a report of tow truck monthly mileage. Assists with the training of inmate labor in the field of complex automotive repairs. Responsible for safely transporting inmate labor each morning and afternoon, including ensuring their actions comply with all applicable policies/rules. Completes training via computer or attends classes as required. Performs other related duties as assigned. Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type:
Full-time Civilian - Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment Career Progression:
This position will be filled as a Mechanic 3. Work Schedule:
Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday. Compensation:
WS 213 How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. 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:
Department of Public Safety ATTN:
Human Resources/ Latedra Drummond P.O. BOX 66614
Baton Rouge, LA. 70896 Email:
DPSEmployeeAdministration@la.gov Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through 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 at https://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 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
