Posted: Jan 2, 2025, 3:45 PM
Labor Grade 17 or 20 (minimum $34,393.37 – maximum $69,815.19 (Depending on experience) (Hourly Position)
SUMMARY
The primary responsibility of the officer is to ensure the safety of the motoring public on all Bossier Parish roadways through an active commercial vehicle enforcement program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
DISCLAIMER: This description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all duties which may be required from day to day.
To regulate Commercial Vehicles on Bossier Parish Highways to include:
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or (GED). Completion of a P.O.S.T. certified academy with a minimum of two (2) years’ law enforcement experience or the equivalent as deemed by the Bossier Parish Police Jury is preferred.
SPECIAL NOTE:
Must be able to successfully pass a background investigation and drug screen. Random drug testing is conducted on all Highway employees.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, interpret, and follow written instructions provided by supervisor, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Must also possess the ability to write routine reports and be able to communicate effectively and professionally with the public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to apply simple mathematical concepts such as calculating dimensions, proportions, percentages, area, or volume.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with standardized situations in a professional manner with only occasional or no variables.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid State Driver’s License
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move more than 35 pounds. Normal corrected vision is required. He/She must be able to drive a regular vehicle to various sites around the parish.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to roadside hazards, wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes; outside weather conditions’ extreme cold; and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Please send resumes to:
Brian Kendrick
Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit
200 Burt Blvd.
Benton, LA 71006
or email: bkendrick@bossierparishla.gov
The BPPJ is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability.
The BPPJ is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability.