Special Agent

Section 52/ Weights and Enforcement 52/50668974/EA-SA/03.27.26-AS About This Job 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. Minimum Qualifications 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. Job Duties Ensure that the applicable rules and regulations are enforced fairly and consistently. Ensure that required statistical reports, time and attendance reports, and other required administrative paperwork is completed in an accurate and timely manner. Inform 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 DOTD Enforcement Cadet, Agent, or Senior Agent depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). Compensation 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. Contact Information For further information about this vacancy contact: Thomas Stubbs DOTD Enforcement Major View phone number on click.appcast.io Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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. Benefits 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr