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GUARDPrint (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4471299) ApplyGUARDSalary $2,226.00 - $4,008.00 MonthlyLocation Baton Rouge, LAJob TypeClassifiedJob NumberSSD2024-39DepartmentSSC Special School DistrictOpening Date04/16/2024Closing Date5/1/2024 11:59 PM Central

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Supplemental Information“Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities”THIS POSITION IS LOCATED AT THE LOUISIANA SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT IN THE SECURITY DIVISION.SHIFT WORK WILL BE REQUIRED This position will be filled as a Probational Appointment.LIST ALL EXPERIENCE.RELEASE OF ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION INFORMATION: La. R.S. 17:3884(D) requires that any school board wishing to hire a person who has been assessed or evaluated pursuant to the Children First Act, La. R.S. 17:3871, et seq., whether that person is already employed by that school system or not, shall request such person's assessment and evaluation results as part of the application process. Please be advised that, as part of the mandated process, your previous assessment and evaluation results will be requested. You have the opportunity to apply, review the information received, and provide any response or information you deem appropriate. The Louisiana Special Schools do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination in employment may be referred to Santa Maria Patterson, Human Resources Director at 225-757-3217 or spatterson@lsdvi.orgPhysical Activity Level - 4:Some work requires moderate effort, and some will require brief periods in which heavy muscular exertion and strenuous exertion in climbing, lifting objects over 50 pounds, or crouching or crawling in restricted areas is required. Physical requirements are subject to reasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA standards.Preference may be given to applicants who have American Sign Language skills. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. You must include all relevant education and experience on your official State application. 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 below 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. For further information about this vacancy contact:Human Resources Department -Alicia Holmes225-757-3207 QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: No experience or training is required. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must have attained eighteenth birthday at time of appointment. May be required to possess a valid Louisiana driver's license at time of appointment. 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. Job ConceptsFunction 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.Location of Work:May be used by all state agencies.Job Distinctions:Differs from a Guard Supervisor by lack of supervisory responsibility.Examples of WorkGENERAL 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, etcLouisiana 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 leaveMore information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspxHolidays 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 GovernorState 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/YourRetirementSystem.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

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I understand that information on this application may be subject to investigation and verification and that any misrepresentation or material omission, including on my responses to supplemental questions, may cause my application to be rejected, my name to be removed from the eligible register, and/or subject me to disqualification from future job opportunities and/or dismissal from state service.

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Have you ever worked in a 24-hour State facility?

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Have you ever worked in a school setting?

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This position may have daily communication with deaf and hard of hearing staff/students. Do you know American Sign Language?

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If 'YES', please give your ASL Proficiency Level. If 'No', please select N/A

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Are you willing to learn American Sign Language as needed to effectively communicate with staff and students?

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Are you able to work weekends, nights, and/or holidays, scheduled events and in emergency situations and/or as needed?

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Are you available to work overtime, if required?

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Have you reached your eighteenth birthday at the time of application?

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Do you have a valid Louisiana driver's license?

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Can you operate an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV)?

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Are you currently under indictment for a felony charge or have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge?

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If 'YES', give the law enforcement authority (city, police, sheriff, FBI, etc.), the offense, place, and disposition of case. If 'NO', please enter N/A

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Are you a current or former employee of SSD

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Are you related to a current or former employee of SSD?

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AgencyState of LouisianaAddressFor agency contact information, please refer tothe supplemental information above.Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802Phone(866) 783-5462Websitehttp://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfmApplyPlease verify your email addressVerify Email