Police Lieutenant

•Applicant must be a current, permanent Classified employee of the Lake Charles Harbor & Terminal District•

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

Serves as the Department Head (in the absence of the Assistant Director of Security or Police Major), supervises the activities of the Police Sergeants; lower- level Police Officers; Investigators (Compliance, Criminal, Police) Dispatchers and Guards. Carries out police and security activities for the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District's (Port of Lake Charles) Harbor Police Department, by enforcing federal, state and municipal laws as well as the rules and tariffs of the Port of Lake Charles. Enforces Federal maritime laws and regulations under the guidance of the U. S. Coast Guard as mandated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Four years of law enforcement experience.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will substitute for one year of the required experience. The maximum substitution allowed is 60 semester hours which substitutes for two years of experience.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Possession of a current Louisiana driver's license. Possession of an active Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification may be required. 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:

Plans, coordinates, and oversees all police operations for the department. Directs and coordinates the daily activities of the department Arranges work schedules and ensures that time has been submitted to timekeeper; Ensures that all leave slips are properly filled out and submitted Acts as Facility Security Officer (FSO) and/or alternate Facility Security Officer (AFSO), when required, in administering and monitoring security measures for the Port Oversees the training needs of department personnel and manages the field training program Assists with budget planning for the Harbor Police Department Interviews prospective employees, recommends disciplinary action, and counsels subordinates on work related problems Reviews accident and incident reports generated by subordinates to ensure accuracy; Writes employee evaluation reports Ensures that the Command and Control Center is manned and functioning properly; Ensures that officers are monitoring the surveillance system, Automatic Identification System (AIS), and emergency telephone

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:

Promotional - only agency employees considered.

Career Progression:

This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.

Compensation:

The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. 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 various commodities; 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.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score or assessment 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. • 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 Elliott Lake Charles Harbor & Terminal District jelliott@portlc.com 337-493-3522