§ 2-515.15. Qualifications, appointment and salary of director.

(a)

Qualifications.

(1)

The director shall have a minimum of ten (10) years of law enforcement experience.

(2)

The director will have the ability to conduct investigations, interviews, covert and overt operations.

(3)

The director should have a general understanding of electronic surveillance and counter surveillance measures.

(4)

The director will be proficient in security driving, counter surveillance and attack countermeasures.

(5)

The director shall be certified as a personal protection specialist.

(6)

The director should be knowledgeable in security systems for new and remodeled structures.

(7)

The director shall have the highest moral character, integrity and commitment to excellence.

(8)

The director will maintain all qualifications in weapons, impact weapons and restraints required by the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office (J.P.S.O)

(9)

The director shall maintain excellent physical condition.

(b)

Appointment. The director of security shall be appointed by the parish president with the approval of the council.

(c)

Salary . The salary of the director of security shall be established by the parish president within the pay grade for the position as defined in the executive pay plan.

(Ord. No. 23288, § 4, 4-23-08; Ord. No. 25736 , § 42, 2-6-19)

Editor's note

Ord. No. 25736 , § 42, adopted Feb. 6, 2019, amended § 2-515.15 and in so doing changed the title from "Qualifications and appointment and salary of director of security" to "Qualifications, appointment and salary of director," as set out herein.