GUARD

Salary : $2,226.00 - $4,503.00 Monthly
Location : Alexandria, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 08/50679918/GUARD/09.14.26-JC
Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division: District 8- Alexandria
Opening Date: 09/14/2026
Closing Date: 9/20/2026 11:59 PM Central


About this Job
District 08-UNIT 701 Alexandria, LA

Job Number: 08/50679918/GUARD/09.14.26-JC

District Recruitment for Rapides Parish:

At the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), we plan, build, maintain, and protect the transportation systems that connect communities, support commerce, and keep Louisiana moving. Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency.

The overall function of this position is to serve as grounds guard at DOTD District Headquarters.

The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties many times with or without minimal supervision and also be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. The incumbent will participate in appropriate DOTD structured training programs as appropriate and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks.

While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.

No experience or training is required.

This is a hands-on field role that requires attention to detail, safety awareness, and strong documentation skills.


Positions are located in Rapides, District 08/Unit 701 and report to the Facility Maintenance Manager A.

Minimum Qualifications


No experience or training is required.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
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.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Applicants may be required to possess a current Louisiana driver's license.

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:

Depending on level and assignment, Guard may:

• Serves as grounds guard at DOTD Headquarters complex and/or other district/section facilities by routinely making rounds during assigned shift.
• Inspects grounds or job site for the purpose of safe-guarding equipment and/or materials against damage or loss due to theft, weather, or vandalism.
• Responds to various emergencies impacting area by promptly reporting incident to proper authorities for their further direction/action; receives/routes calls to proper authorities.
• Performs miscellaneous custodial duties for the purpose of maintaining cleaning work/grounds area.
• Dispenses fuel during after hour periods and properly records such transactions.
• May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.
• May be subpoenaed as requested by DOTD legal Counsel.

*This position is considered disaster essential. *
Position-Specific Details:

Compensation: Guard - $ 26,707.00 Annual

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as either a probational appointment (open to all qualified applicants); or by detail to special duty.


Additional Information: This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
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. Applicants can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the 'Application Status' link after logging into their account.
* 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:
Joseph Montalvo
ADA Operations
Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io
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:

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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


Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at


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 (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others

01


Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?

• Yes
• No

02


Are you a permanent LA DOTD employee?

• Yes
• No

03


Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?

• Yes
• No

04


If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA".
05


Do you possess either a High School Diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

06


Do you have a valid Louisiana drivers license ?

• Yes
• No

07


What are your career interests?
08


To ensure compliance with PPM #9, DOTD Nepotism Policy, please list the name and relationship with any immediate family members that are currently employed by the LA-DOTD. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members?
09


Are you willing to perform other duties as necessary, including, but not limited to, emergency disaster support activities after work hours, weekends, and holidays?

• Yes
• No

10


Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.Did you include all relevant education and experience on your official submission?

• Yes
• No

Required Question