Police Sergeant

State of Louisiana • Shreveport, LA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

At LSU Health Shreveport, our mission is to advance health professions through excellence in education, research, and service. We expect only the best. The Police Sergeant position is a responsible armed police position in which the incumbent serves as a uniformed or plain clothes member of the LSUHS Police Department assigned to uniform patrol. The Police Sergeant is the assistant shift supervisor for a shift in this large University Police Department. Responds to all major incidents to supervise or assist officers for officer safety. Serves as shift supervisor in the supervisor’s absence. Designated as the primary shift training officer by planning and coordinating training programs. Regular attendance is required to perform these functions. Incumbent will maintain a customeroriented awareness in acknowledging and responding to needs as they occur to assure that customer satisfaction is met at all times. If you ARE COMMITTED to COURTESY AND EXCELLENCE and to the philosophy of community policing, this could be the opportunity for you! AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES: Demonstrating Courage: The ability to take purposeful action in the face of uncertainty, conflict, or resistance to advance important goals. Leading Effective Teams: The ability to build, guide, and motivate teams to achieve goals through collaboration, accountability, and shared purpose. Acting with Ethics and Integrity: The ability to make choices that reflect ethical standards, integrity and honesty, regardless of circumstances or personal benefit.

Requirements

• Three years of law enforcement experience.
• 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.
• Applicants must have Civil Service test scores for the 2100-Protective Services Exam (PSE) to be considered for this vacancy unless exempted by Civil Service rules or policy.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as acting shift supervisor in the absence of a Police Lieutenant and will provide direction to Police Officer 1/2/3’s, Communication Officer 1/2/3’s, and Guards on the shift.
• Provide services with emphasis on uniform patrol, enforcement of laws, investigation of crimes and accidents, providing emergency services, crime prevention, and security services for LSUHS.
• Determine work assignments, approve or disapprove work, and train fellow officers and supervise Communication Officers 1/2/3’s and all Guards in the absence of the Police Lieutenant, shift supervisor.
• Obtain, maintain, and comply with Program Guidelines for National Crime Information Center (NCIC), Omnixx Force, and Louisiana Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (LLETS).
• Conduct roll call and officer, vehicle, and equipment inspections.
• Serve as Evidence Custodian which includes ensuring proper storage, transporting to Crime Lab, timely analysis and disposal of evidence.
• Perform other duties designated by Director of Public Safety.

What This Job Offers

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