DPS Police Sergeant

State of Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety Police is seeking applicants for a commissioned Sergeant law-enforcement position in the Baton Rouge area. DPS Police officers perform proactive patrol, criminal and traffic enforcement, crash and criminal investigations, emergency response, physical-security operations, major-event, and confinement of incarcerated individuals. DPS Police is looking for applicants who demonstrate sound judgment, integrity, professionalism, selfless service, and effective communication. The incumbent of this position serves as the first-line supervisor of a shift of DPS Police Officers. They prepare duty assignments, assign officers to respond to calls, direct, inspect and review the law enforcement activities of their subordinate officers.

Requirements

• Four years of experience as a DPS Police Officer; OR Six years of law enforcement experience as a POST-certified peace officer with the powers of arrest.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Possession of a current driver's license.
• Possession of an active Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.
• Applicants must not have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or a felony, or be under indictment on a felony charge.
• Must reside within 75 miles of their assigned duty station by the date of appointment, or be willing and able to relocate before appointment.
• Must be a classified Louisiana Department of Public Safety, Office of State Police employee with permanent status.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrate sound judgment, integrity, professionalism, selfless service, and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first-line supervisor of a shift of DPS Police Officers.
• Prepare duty assignments.
• Assign officers to respond to calls.
• Direct, inspect and review the law enforcement activities of subordinate officers.
• Perform law-enforcement and public-safety duties based on their assigned section.
• Work may include proactive vehicle, foot, or bicycle patrol; response to calls for service and emergencies; enforcement of criminal and traffic laws; investigation of crimes, complaints, crashes, and suspicious activity; arrests and citations; evidence and witness documentation; first aid; incident and traffic control; court testimony; facility security assessments; and preparation of reports, affidavits, warrants, citations, and related records.
• Support major events, civil disturbances, emergency operations, and temporary statewide assignments.

Benefits

• The standard hiring rate for DPS Police Sergeant is $30.12 per hour, or $62,649.60 annually.
• The current maximum salary for DPS Police Sergeant is $47.77 per hour, or $99,362.00 annually.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed