Job Description

Join to apply for the TAXICAB INVESTIGATOR (CLASS CODE 2263) role at New Orleans Police & Justice Foundation .

Kind of Work:
Inspectional and law enforcement work in maintaining legal and safety standards in the operation of taxicabs and other public hired motor equipment; and related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum age: 21 years.
• High School graduation or GED.
• A current valid Louisiana Driver's License.
• The following may be disqualifying:
• Felony or numerous misdemeanor convictions.
• Unstable or unsatisfactory work history.
• History of illegal drug usage.

Note: Applicants must furnish a complete and accurate listing of all employment, including actual duties performed, the addresses of all former employers, and the inclusive dates of employment.

This position requires a one (1) year probationary period. Applicants must successfully complete a Taxicab Investigator training program during their probationary period. No probationary period may last longer than one (1) year.

Background Check: The hiring department will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicants criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate.

Working Test Period: Effective August 1, 2023, the working test (probationary) period for all positions in the classified service is one year.

Substance Abuse Testing: The City of New Orleans has a comprehensive program of substance abuse testing. Candidates for employment for certain positions where the health, welfare and/or safety of the public, co-workers and the individual employee is at risk will have to undergo pre-employment substance abuse screening.

Good Moral Character: is required of all applicants. Any applicant may be disqualified if his/her character or past employment record is found to be unsatisfactory as determined by the Department of City Civil Service.

Veterans Preference: On original entrance examinations, veterans, disabled veterans, certain spouses and parents of veterans shall receive additional credit if claimed as provided on the Veterans Preference claim form.

Experience: Applicants will not receive credit for unpaid work unless specified on the job announcement. Partial credit only will be given for related part-time employment.

Offers of Employment or Promotion: Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify education, driver's license, and/or professional licenses/certifications claimed by the applicant to qualify for this classification.

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