
Posting number: PSSC 26-139-RJ
Department: LDH-Office of Intellectual & Developmental Disability Supports
Job classification: POLICE CAPTAIN
Posting type: Open
Categories: Corrections, Health Services, Mental Health, Social Services, Law Enforcement, Miscellaneous, Human Services, Security
The mission of Pinecrest Supports and Services Center is to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to reach treatment goals and to return to more integrated community living settings. Pinecrest Supports and Services Center specializes in the treatment of people with comorbid intellectual and developmental disabilities and complex medical, behavioral, and psychiatric support needs.
Pinecrest Supports & Services Center is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Police Captainto join our Pinecrest team. This position is responsible for directing and coordinating the daily operations of the Pinecrest Police Department.
If you’re passionate about using your expertise to support others and want to grow your career in a supportive environment, PSSC is the place for you!
Five years of law enforcement experience.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will substitute for one year of the required experience. The maximum substitution allowed is 60 semester hours which substitutes for two years of experience.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
Possession of a current Louisiana driver's license.
Possession of an active Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification may be required.
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.
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here
Job Duties:
Position-Specific Details:
Department: LDH Pinecrest – Police Dept.
SHIFT: 8:00AM – 4:30 PM Pass Days: Sat. & Sun.
Appointment Type: This position may be filled by Detail to Special Duty, Probation, Promotion, Demotion Job Appointment, or Lateral Transfer. Preference may be given to permanent classified employees of Pinecrest Supports and Services Center.
This position receives hazard duty pay of $ 2.00 per hour.
Police Caption — $28.91hr. – $58.52hr.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test scoresrequired 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.
NOTE: Failure to fully complete the education and work history sections of the application can result in an applicant being hired at the lower level of the position in which any are applying.
Pinecrest Supports and Services Center is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports the recruitment, hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment resources for individuals with disabilities, see the Louisiana Employment Resources Guide at http://www.laworks.net/Downloads/LRS/EmploymentResourceGuide_2018.pdf(Download PDF reader)
Pinecrest Supports and Services Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer
There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed.
Contact Information:
Robert L. Jones
Pinecrest Supports & Services Center
P.O.Box 5191
Pineville, Louisiana 71360
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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