Police Sergeant

Northwestern State University is currently accepting applications for a Police Sergeant.

This position is non-exempt under the provisions of the FLSA and may work rotating 12-hour shifts. This position is subject to overtime, working weekends and holidays. 
 

Applicants must have Civil Service test scores for 2100-Protective Services Exam (PSE) to be considered for this vacancy unless exempted by Civil Service rules or policy. If you do not have a score prior to applying to this posting, it may result in your application not being considered.

Northwestern State University is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency.

The successful candidate will be subject to a background check, as a condition of employment.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION (FULL DISCLOSURE)

Northwestern State University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

All complaints or inquiries related to Title IX should be directed to the Director of Student Advocacy and Title IX Coordinator, Julie Powell (318-357-5570), Room 306 of the Friedman Student Union or email obannonj@nsula.edu.  

In accordance with Section 35.106 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all participants, applicants, organizations, and interested individuals are advised and notified that the ADA Coordinator for Northwestern State University for facilities is the Director of University Affairs, Jennifer Kelly (318-357-4300), located in New Fine Arts, 104 Central Avenue, Ste. 102 or email andersonje@nsula.edu. For student academic services, contact the Director of Access and Disability Support, Taylor Crissey Smith (318-357-5460) located in Room 108-C Watson Memorial Library or email smithcr@nsula.edu.  For faculty/staff accommodations and services, contact Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), Room 111 Caspari Hall or email ramirezv@nsula.edu.

 *Inquiries regarding employment application status should be emailed to:

 Antigone Speed, HR Specialist 

speeda@nsula.edu
 Northwestern State University
 Institutional Effectiveness & Human Resources

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Three years of experience in law enforcement work.
 
SUBSTITUTIONS:
College training will substitute for a maximum of two years of the required experience on the basis of thirty semester hours for one year of experience.
 
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must have attained eighteenth birthday at time of appointment.
 
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.
 
May be required to possess a valid Louisiana driver's license at time of appointment.
 
For some positions, evidence of POST certification must be submitted at the time of the application.
 
May be required to qualify annually with a firearm.
 
For some positions, applicant must be eligible for bond.
 
NOTE:
All classified jobs in State service with police officer and wildlife enforcement titles qualify as law enforcement.
Jobs outside State service that will qualify as law enforcement are those performed while commissioned with the power of arrest.
Military police in the armed services are law enforcement; security/guard duty is NOT qualifying.
 
NOTE:
Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.

FUNCTION OF WORK:
To oversee a full range of police services on an assigned shift with primary emphasis on the enforcement of laws, investigation of crimes and accidents, and providing emergency services and crime prevention programs.
 
LEVEL OF WORK:
Supervisor.
 
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
General from a higher-level police official. Other reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.
 
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Direct over Police Officers 1, 2 and 3.
 
LOCATION OF WORK:
Statewide.
 
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Police Officer 3 by the presence of direct supervisory responsibilities.
 
Differs from Police Lieutenant by the absence of second-line supervisory responsibilities or by serving as shift supervisor in a large university police department.

EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

Oversees and evaluates performance of lower-level officers on an assigned shift.

Conducts roll call and officer, vehicle, and equipment inspections.

Serves as training officer by planning and coordinating training programs.

Reviews and signs all reports submitted by lower-level officers.

Keeps firearms, armory, and other equipment.

Performs all the duties required of lower-level officers as necessary.