DOTD ENFORCEMENT LIEUTENANT (REGION 1) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5029345) Apply  DOTD ENFORCEMENT LIEUTENANT (REGION 1) Salary $4,684.00 - $9,480.00 Monthly Location Hammond, LA Job Type Promotion Job Number 52/50641317/DENFLT/08.01.25-LH Department DOTD-Engineering & Operations Division Section 52 Opening Date 08/01/2025 Closing Date 8/10/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions About this Job     SECTION 52 - WEIGHT ENFORCEMENT 52/50641317/DENFLT/08.01.25-LH **This position is a promotional opportunity open to current DOTD employees only and may be filled by a Detail to Special Duty** 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: The DOTD Enforcement Lieutenant position is assigned to DOTD Police, within the Department of Transportation and Development and is comprised of the fixed scale facilities. The unit is statutorily mandated and has sole responsibility for enforcing the federal/state size, weight, permit, registration and taxation regulations. The incumbent assigned ensures enforcement efforts and promotes a safe and secure driving environment while protecting and preserving vital roadway infrastructures. Commissioned DOTD Police Personnel assigned have the same authorities statewide as sheriffs, constables and police officers with respect of the law. While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service Laws, Rules, Regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals and directives. Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency: http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside\_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt\_Finance/HR/Pages/Career\_Center.aspx Minimum Qualifications Five years of law enforcement experience in the protection of transportation infrastructure; OR Six years of law enforcement experience as a POST certified peace officer commissioned with the power of arrest. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid driver's license. Possession of an active 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 Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=175870) . Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: The incumbent acts as a uniformed commissioned/POST certified Police Officer and serves as a DOTD supervisor at an assigned static scale facility. The primary focus of the agency is weight and size enforcement of both State and Federal Laws and must be capable of conducting advanced police skills such as investigations, patrol and arrest procedures and gathering of evidence. Provide field supervisio n a nd guidance to subordinates fo r their Unit whic h consists of mult ipl e shifts and / or multiple locati ons within their Enforcement Region. Ensure t ha t the applicable rule s and reg u lation s are enforced fair l y and consi st ently. Coordinate with the DOTD Regional Un i t Commander to identify the specific goa ls and objectives as they pertain to t h e enforcement of the federal /s tate regulations and ensure that these goa l s and objectives a r e accomplished. Incumbent i s required to meet a l l s tate mandated and departmental required POST training, qualifications and certifications. Ensure that required statistical repo1ts, time and attendance reports and other required administrative paperwork is completed in an accurate and timely manner. Incumbent helps train any new subordinate Enforcement Sergeants/Agents/Compliance Inspectors assigned to their geographical area. Incumbent ensures all subordinate officers/comp1iance inspectors are briefed on depa1tmental regulations and policies and forwards any updates of these regulations and policies to subordinate personnel. Incumbent assigns duties to Sergeants/Agents/Compliance Inspectors under their supervision and gives specific instruction and assistance to Enforcement Sergeant(s) for mission goals of the unit, to include but not limited to enforcement activities, investigations and training drills. Incumbent will serve as a non-scene coordinator for any major events, investigations, or seizing/handling of evidence within their respective area(s) of control. Incumbent will also conduct, when assigned to by a ranking member of the agency, internal investigations and prepare necessary reports and/or disciplinary actions as needed. Incumbent informs the Enforcement Captain of all pertinent information within the region or statewide area as needed. Incumbent maintains records and transmits orders given to him by the Enforcement Captain. Incumbent reviews bi-weekly schedules prepared by the Enforcement Sergeant. Ensure that Department issued equipment is well maintained and used in a manner consistent with DOTD Policy. Make sure that all required inventory and supplies are purchased and kept in stock for distribution to personnel as needed. Ensure that all monthly bills for garbage, grass cutting, water, repairs, etc. are completed in La Carte system. Conduct fair and impartial planning and evaluation sessions (PES) in accordance with DOTD policy. Incumbent conducts and completes investigations as directed. Incumbent supervises subordinate personnel investigations and ensures investigations are carried out to conclusion. Incumbent maintains a working knowledge of all policies, procedures and practices in effect. Other Necessary Requirements: Note: The incumbent in this position must be available for cross utilization in any DOTD Enforcement Unit assigned to the Department (i.e. Capitol Security, Physical Security, or any other DOTD Unit assigned). Therefore, the process of cross-utilization applies to this position as needed. Note: The incumbent in this position may be required to work shift work and maintain all annual recertification requirements as imposed by federally mandated and departmental requirements. Note: The individual who occupies this position must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of such individual or others in the workplace. This means the individual must not pose a significant risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of the individual or others that cannot be eliminated or reduced by reasonable accommodation. 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. Below are the most common status messages and their meanings. *Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.* For further information about this vacancy contact: Recruiting Officer dotdpd.recruiting@la.gov 225-377-7184 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 State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough 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 https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx 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 (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system + Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), + Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others 01 Are you a permanent LA DOTD employee? + Yes + No 02 Are you a probational 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 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? Required Question Employer State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. 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