Police Sergeant

State of Louisiana•Grambling, LA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Grambling State University is seeking to hire a full-time Police Sergeant to oversee and provide supervision to Police Officers who provide campus police services that includes enforcing state laws and campus regulations, investigating incidents, providing emergency services, and ensure campus safety.

Requirements

Three years of law enforcement experience.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
Possession of a current Louisiana driver's license.
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 2100-PSE in order to be considered for this vacancy unless exempted by Civil Service rule or policy.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Supervises daily activities and plans work assignments of subordinate Campus Police Officers.
Develops or assists in the development of training of new Police Officers, ensuring that all officers receive their annual training hours as mandated by P.O.S.T. and that their annual firearms training and range time is up to date.
Enforces state laws, rules and regulations governing safety and security on Grambling State University Campus and at college events and ensures compliance with CLERY Act related requirements.
Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service, as necessary.
Writes reports of daily activities and irregularities.
Check subordinates Police Reports
Discipline Subordinates.
Conducts Daily Roll Call.
Assists with the inspection and maintenance of fire alarms, security systems and fire extinguishers.
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.)
Escorting prisoners to police station and having law violators booked on charges.
Conducts accident and crime investigations and prepares detailed reports, including State Motor Vehicle Accident Reports and State Uniform Incident Reports.
Provides public assistance, escorts, first aid, and vehicle jump-starts.
Processes evidence, prepares court cases, and provides legal testimony.
Conducts inspections of police personnel and equipment; issues and accounts for police equipment
Receives and prepares reports relative to complaints about shift personnel.
Represents the department at community and business meetings
Other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned