Guard

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Department

Job Summary

Job Description

Anticipated Part-time.

FUNCTION OF WORK:
To maintain security of facilities and grounds of state institutions by preventing crime and vandalism; or, to maintain traffic and parking control and enforcement of traffic and parking regulations.

LEVEL OF WORK:
Experienced

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
General from a Guard Supervisor.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None.

JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from a Guard Supervisor by lack of supervisory responsibility.

CORE COMPETENCIES:
CORE COMPETENCIES HAVE NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED BY STATE CIVIL SERVICE FOR THIS JOB TITLE. MORE INFORMATION ON THE SCS COMPETENCY MODEL CAN BE FOUND HERE.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

GENERAL GUARD DUTIES:

Guards highly valuable property, such as public locks, state hospitals, schools, grounds, etc.

Patrols an assigned area.

Checks security of buildings and grounds.

Checks persons on public wharfs or docks to determine if they possess proper identification and permits.

Checks identification of persons who enter facilities or grounds.

Monitors alarm boards for signs of disturbances.

Conducts preliminary investigations relevant to disturbances within an assigned area.

Interviews disturbances in order to restore peace.

TRAFFIC GUARD DUTIES:

Directs traffic at state office building complexes.

Dispatches tow trucks to remove illegally parked vehicles.

Supervises students and temporary employees as required.

Issues traffic citations and parking violations.

Responds to various emergencies and problems that impact on traffic control.

Erects barricades, temporary signs, and ribbons for parking and traffic control.

Moves barricades and signs.

Makes an inventory of vehicles prior to impoundment.

Impounds vehicles and releases vehicles from impoundment including completion of auditable forms and accounting for monies collected.

Performs parking and traffic surveys.

Uses computer for status checks on vehicles and individuals to confirm impoundment status.

Performs simple maintenance to departmental equipment including vehicles, electronic access gates, and cash machines.

Provides explanation of complex and unique traffic and parking regulations.

Serves as informational source to public for agency activities such as athletic events, conferences, performances, etc..

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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.

Posting Close Date

Please Note:  Applications must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on the Job Closing Date to ensure consideration.