Police Sergeant

State of Louisiana • Jackson, LA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Police Sergeant works within the EOC Department at ELMHS in Jackson, Louisiana. ELMHS provides mental health evaluation, treatment, habilitation, and consultation for adults through programs that include inpatient interventions, jail-based evaluations, supervised group home and residential programs, forensic evaluation, care, custody, aftercare, and intermediate and long-term psychiatric services coordinated with Louisiana’s total system of care.

The Police Sergeant supervises lower-level police officers on an assigned shift. The role is responsible for protecting facilities from crime and vandalism and maintaining traffic control and enforcement of traffic regulations.

Requirements

• Three years of law enforcement experience.
• Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of required experience, up to a maximum of 60 semester hours in substitution for two years of experience.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess a current Louisiana driver's license.
• An active Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification may be required.
• Applicants convicted of a felony or under indictment on a felony charge are disqualified until relief from disabilities imposed by state and federal laws is granted.
• Applicants must have Civil Service test scores for the 2100-Protective Services Exam (PSE), unless exempted by Civil Service rule or policy. The PSE is not required for applicants currently POST certified.

Responsibilities

• Supervise lower-level police officers on an assigned shift to protect facilities from crime and vandalism.
• Serve as a supervisor to maintain traffic control and enforce traffic regulations.

What This Job Offers

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