Police Sergeant

State of Louisiana•Lake Charles, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

McNeese State University’s Police Department is hiring a Police Sergeant, a supervisory law enforcement position providing a full range of police services to protect life and property and promote the safety of the campus population. The role emphasizes law enforcement and crime prevention and supervises sworn law enforcement staff and their patrol, investigative, community-relations, and related activities. The vacancy is classified and open to qualified applicants; it may be filled as a probationary or promotional appointment. It does not participate in a Career Progression Group. The special entrance pay rate is $24.35 per hour. The work may involve rotating 12-hour shifts, overtime, weekends, holidays, shift work, and 24-hour call. Applicants must have Civil Service test scores for the 2100-Protective Services Exam unless exempt under Civil Service rules or policy. Appointment is contingent on a criminal background check and, if applicable, receipt of official transcripts. The selected candidate must undergo a comprehensive background check and drug screening at hire and on a random basis.

Requirements

Three years of law-enforcement experience. Every 30 semester hours from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of required experience, up to 60 semester hours (two years).
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must possess a current Louisiana driver’s license.
Must meet requirements to obtain Louisiana POST certification and meet annual requalification requirements; possession of active POST certification may be required.
Applicants with a felony conviction or pending felony indictment are disqualified until relief from disabilities imposed by state and federal law is granted.
Must have Civil Service test scores for the 2100-Protective Services Exam unless exempt under Civil Service rules or policy.
Must be physically and mentally capable of rendering aid in an emergency.
Must have the visual ability to operate a patrol vehicle and distinguish details and differences while observing people, places, and things on patrol.
Must be able to perform standing, kneeling, crawling, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, climbing, hearing, and repetitive motions.
A valid driver’s license and clear driving record may be required if driving for University business.

Responsibilities

Supervise, evaluate the performance of, and assign patrol duties to lower-level Police Officers.
Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review sworn staff work involving traffic and field patrol, preliminary and follow-up investigations, crime prevention, community relations, and related services.
Complete and submit shift law-enforcement records and reports, including activity sheets, radio logs, time and attendance reports, daily folder checklist reports, and accident reports, to the Police Lieutenant for review.
Conduct roll call and inspect officers, vehicles, and equipment; transmit orders, projects, and assignments in accordance with directions from a lieutenant or higher-ranking officer.
Review, prepare, process, and maintain reports and records for assigned activities, including subordinate incident reports, required forms, summonses, and related documents, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
Coordinate police activities with other department units, University departments or divisions, and other law-enforcement agencies.
Participate in shift activities as needed, including enforcing local and state laws, issuing citations, and making arrests.
Continuously review assigned activities, identify problems, and develop recommendations for improving services.