DOTD Enforcement Cadet, Agent or Senior Agent (Statewide)

About the Department

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:

DOTD Police plays an important role in protecting Louisiana’s transportation system and ensuring the safety of the traveling public. In this position, you will enforce federal and state regulations related to vehicle size, weight, permits, registration, and taxation to help maintain safe roadways and protect the state’s infrastructure.

As a member of DOTD Police, you will support the department’s mission by promoting compliance, safeguarding transportation assets, and providing professional law enforcement services throughout Louisiana.

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.  

Position Duties

No experience or training is required.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must be at least 21 years of age.

Possession of a valid driver's license.

Willingness and ability to attain a 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Other Qualifications

Job Duties:

• Ensure that the applicable rules and regulations are enforced fairly and consistently.
• Ensures that required statistical reports, time and attendance reports, and other required administrative paperwork is completed in an accurate and timely manner. 
• Informs the Supervisor of all pertinent information within the region or statewide area as needed. Incumbent maintains records and transmits orders given to him by his supervisor.
• Ensure that Department issued equipment is well maintained and used in a manner consistent with DOTD Police Policy.
• Incumbent conducts and completes investigations as directed and may be assigned as the lead investigator over lower-level agents. Incumbent maintains a working knowledge of all policies, procedures, and practices in effect.

Position Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment
Work Location: Positions are available at the following locations: Baptist, Delta, Breaux Bridge, LaPlace, and Starks/Toomey
Career Progression:  This position may be filled as a as DOTD Enforcement Cadet, Agent, or Senior Agent depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). 
Compensation: Below are the starting biweekly rates and Shift Differential pay for each level. A Special Entrance Rate (SER) applies to each level and represents the starting rate of pay for newly hired employees in these positions. All levels are eligible for a $2.00 per hour Shift Differential.

• DOTD Enforcement Cadet – SER of $1,616.00 biweekly
• DOTD Enforcement Agent – SER of $1,785.60 biweekly
• DOTD Enforcement Senior Agent – SER of $1,910.40 biweekly

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:

Applicants must have Civil Service test scores for the2100-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. 

* 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Thomas Stubbs

DOTD Enforcement Major

225-377-7178

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

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Agency Information

EmployerState of LouisianaAddress 1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802 Phone(866) 783-5462
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm