Police Sergeant

State of Louisiana • New Orleans, LA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Our Mission Southern University at New Orleans, a public, historically black university, empowers and promotes the upward mobility of diverse populations of traditional and nontraditional students through academic programs, teaching, research, and service to achieve excellence in higher education using various teaching and learning modalities. The Southern University at New Orleans Police Department (SUNOPD) is an internationally accredited law enforcement agency. Our goal is that with the help of the students, parents, faculty, staff, and community, we can create a productive and safe environment for everyone to learn and grow. SUNOPD's philosophy of community policing embodies the importance of cooperation, education, and police-community member partnerships. SUNOPD serves and protects our campus community as a full-service law enforcement agency staffed by professional, highly trained, commissioned police officers 24-hours a day. The Police Sergeant supervises Police Officers and other department employees in enforcement of local, state, and federal laws and in provision of personal, real property, and equipment security throughout campus. Supervises investigation and documentation of crimes and incidents. Documents and presents evidence; provides legal testimony. Work involves an element of personal danger.

Requirements

• Three years of law enforcement experience.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
• Possession of a current Louisiana driver's license.
• 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

• Possession of an active Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises police officers in performance of regularly assigned patrols and incident investigations; prepares shift notices and assignments; conducts pre-hire evaluations of prospective police officer candidates; conducts performance evaluations; makes recommendations in matters concerning employee discipline and retention.
• Reviews police documentation including incident and accident reports and daily logs for accuracy and compliance with criminal, motor vehicle, and traffic laws and with university regulations.
• Assists commanders in establishing procedures; makes recommendations regarding improvements or changes in department operations.
• Pursuing and apprehending fleeing suspects (climbing fences or walls, jumping ditches, running up to several blocks, etc.)
• Conducts accident and crime investigations and prepares detailed reports, including State Motor Vehicle Accident Reports and State Uniform Incident Reports.

What This Job Offers

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