Guard (Night-Time)

Posting number: 07/50673159/GRD/09.22.2026-KA

Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations

Division: District 7- Lake Charles

Job classification: GUARD

Posting type: Open

Categories: Miscellaneous

Summary

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 a night guard at DOTD District 07 in Lake Charles.

Join the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) as a night Guard, where you'll play a key role in receiving and responding to incoming calls from the public, police, and bridge tenders after regular hours to ensure critical public safety.

Criminal Background Check will be required

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 District 07 complex 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.
• Receiving and responding to incoming calls from the public and law enforcement.
• May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.

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.

Work Schedule: Work hours are based on a 7 days on and 7 days off

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.

* 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:
Carilla Manuel
Adm Program Manager 2
Phone: 337-437-9187
carilla.manuel@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.