DPS Police Captain

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety Police is seeking applicants for a DPS Captain position in the Baton Rouge area. DPS Police officers perform proactive patrol, criminal and traffic enforcement, crash and criminal investigations, emergency response, physical-security operations, major-event, and confinement of incarcerated individuals. DPS Police is looking for applicants who demonstrate sound judgment, integrity, professionalism, selfless service, and effective communication.

Two years of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been in a position equivalent or higher in scope of responsibility to a DPS Police Lieutenant in State service:

Six years of experience as a DPS Police Officer.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must be at least 21 years of age.

Possession of a current 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.

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

Job Duties:

-The DPS Captain will oversee, at a command level, officers who perform law-enforcement and public-safety duties based on their assigned section. The individual serves as the Captain of the DPS Police Capitol Detail within the Special Operations Division of the Office of State Police and exercises direct authority over all personnel assigned to that respective Command. The DPS Police Command Inspector of Special Operations provides supervision.

-The Captain will oversee all operations of the Capitol Detail. They will set expectations, manage performance and activity, and serve as a member of the Department’s command staff. They will ensure that the section operates efficiently, effectively, and in support of both the section's goals and objectives as well as the Department's mission.

-The position coordinates and supervises the assigned section's office administrative processes such as travel requests, expenditures, personnel changes, supply and equipment requisitions, and budget recommendations. Reviews and addresses disciplinary matters and other requirements in accordance with established departmental procedures. Conducts evaluations on supervised personnel in accordance with departmental guidelines. Conducts all other administrative duties associated with this position.

-Work may include organizing at a managerial level proactive vehicle, foot, or bicycle patrol; response to calls for service and emergencies; enforcement of criminal and traffic laws; investigation of crimes, complaints, crashes, confinement of incarcerated individuals, suspicious activity; arrests and citations; evidence and witness documentation; first aid; incident and traffic control; court testimony; facility security assessments; and preparation of reports, affidavits, warrants, citations, and related records. Officers may also support major events, civil disturbances, emergency operations, and temporary statewide assignments.

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.

Joel Sunsin

DPS//Human Resources Analyst B