Police Officer

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the sergeant, performs a full range of police duties
necessary to enforce the law. Investigates complaints, maintains order, aids
individuals, and identifies criminal offenders. Identifies law enforcement
problems, resolves conflicts, and provides other police services to the residents
and employees of the Housing Authority City of New Orleans (HANO) as necessary.
Performs a variety of unplanned physical tasks which include the restraining of
violent individuals, running, climbing
fences and responding to EMS and rescue emergencies. Officers must handle gun
belts. Decisions within areas of
responsibility are made independently. Supervision received is general. Daily work plans are established with
periodic review for progress. There is
frequent interaction with the general public, authority residents and
employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The below statements are intended to describe the
general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all
responsibilities, duties and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

• Patrols Authority property and surrounding areas
  as assigned by vehicle, bicycle, or on foot to deter, locate and apprehend
  persons committing crimes or unlawful activities.
• Reprimands, detains, cites, and/or arrests
  members of the public; transports to medical facilities or books into
  jail.
• Conducts criminal and civil investigations;
  collects and maintains evidence, writes criminal and civil incident reports;
  responds to subpoenas; and testifies in Municipal, State, and Federal court as
  required; operates law enforcement computer systems.
• Assesses the need for use of deadly force and
  less lethal force options including chemical weapons, impact weapons, physical
  control holds, and verbal commands.
• Provides traffic and crowd control; responds to
  life threatening situations; provides non-police related support services as
  needed.
• Answers questions from employees and the general
  public regarding laws, ordinances, incidents or services.
• Attends mandatory POST and departmental training
  to maintain required police standards to include firearms range, defensive
  tactics, and criminal law.
• May serve as lead worker for other classified
  staff within the department.
• Other related tasks as assigned and/or required.

Education and/or Experience

High School Diploma or GED and 60 college units; Associates
degree preferred; but not required. Other
combinations of education and experience which meet the minimum requirements
may be substituted. Must have completed or must successfully complete
approved Louisiana basic Peace Officer’s Standards & Training (POST). Three years experience in law enforcement
work. Must have attained 21st
birthday at time of appointment/hiring. Current P.O.S.T. certification within past four years.

EEO POLICY STATEMENT

The Housing Authority of New Orleans (HANO) provides equal
employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color,
creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability,
veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or
local law. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.