DOTD Enforcement Sergeant (Delta)

About the Department

About This Position:

The DOTD Enforcement Sergeant serves as a commissioned law enforcement supervisor within the Weight Enforcement Unit at an assigned fixed-scale facility. The position is responsible for supervising personnel and ensuring the consistent enforcement of state and federal size, weight, permit, registration, and taxation regulations. The incumbent provides field guidance, oversees investigations and enforcement activities, manages daily operations and personnel assignments, and ensures compliance with DOTD policies, procedures, and required certifications while supporting the safety of Louisiana’s highway system.

Position Duties

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Other Qualifications

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 applied fairly and consistently.
• Oversee personnel and daily operations by preparing work schedules, briefing staff on policies and procedures, assisting with training, maintaining records, and communicating operational information and directives to subordinate personnel.
• Conduct and oversee investigations and enforcement activities including major events, evidence handling, seizures, criminal and regulatory investigations, and other duties requiring advanced police skills and independent judgment.
• Manage administrative and facility responsibilities by ensuring reports and timekeeping are completed accurately, conducting performance evaluations, maintaining equipment and inventory, coordinating supplies and facility needs, and assisting with emergency or disaster response activities.

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 the position 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:

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

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