Guard

Posting number: 08/50679918/GUARD/09.14.26-JC

Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations

Division: District 8- Alexandria

Job classification: GUARD

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Safety

Summary

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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.

Examples of duties

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.

Qualifications

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

Supplemental 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: 318-561-5102
Joseph.Montalvo@la.gov

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

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