Police Sergeant

Southeastern Louisiana University; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeastern Louisiana University seeks a Police Sergeant to supervise a uniform patrol shift guarding campus safety and reports to the Police Lieutenant - Uniform Patrol. The position includes overseeing Officers and a Communications Officer, with a 5am-5pm or 5pm-5am schedule and rotating days off.

Current salary is $24.35 per hour. Minimum qualifications include three years of law enforcement experience and possession of a valid Louisiana driver’s license; POST certification may be required.

Qualifications

• Three years of law enforcement experience.
• Every 30 semester hours earned substitute for one year of the required experience.
• The maximum substitution allowed is 60 semester hours which substitutes for two years of experience.

Skills

Law enforcement experience

Job description

The Southern Louisiana University's Police Department invites applications for the position of Police Sergeant. This position supervises one of our uniform patrol shifts that includes Police Officer 1, Police Officer 2, Police Officer 3, and a Communications Officer. The schedule for this shift is 5am-5pm or 5pm-5am, with rotating days off/on, depending on assignment. The incumbent reports to the Police Lieutenant - Uniform Patrol.

Current Salary Police Sergeant: $24.35/hr

Police Sergeant: Three years of law enforcement experience

When applying, you should list all Education and Work Experience on this application. When listing your Work Experience, indicate if the job was full-time or part-time and what percentage of time you spent on each of the duties listed. This information will be used to determine if you meet the Minimum Qualifications of the position. If complete information is not listed, it may result in your application not being considered. *Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application.

Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to be certified through the Southeast Defensive Driving Course. Test Requirements Applicants must have a current Civil Service test score for 2100-PSE-Protective Services Exam for Law Enforcement in order to be considered for this vacancy unless exempted by Civil Service rule or policy. If you do not have a test score prior to applying to this posting, it may result in your application not being considered. Applicants without current test scores can apply to take the test at https://jobs.civilservice.louisiana.gov

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three years of law enforcement experience.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:

• Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will substitute for one year of the required experience.
• The maximum substitution allowed is 60 semester hours which substitutes for two years of experience.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
• Possession of a current Louisiana driver's license.
• Possession of an active Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification may be required at the time of application.
• 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 qualify annually with a firearm.
• For some positions, applicant must be eligible for bond.

NOTES:

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. Any college hours or degree must be from a school accredited by one of the following regional accrediting bodies: the Middle States Commission on Higher Education; the New England Association of Schools and Colleges; the Higher Learning Commission; the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities; the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

POSTING CLOSE DATE:

October 19, 2026

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:

Southeastern Louisiana University is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect and appreciation of differences in individuals. Southern is also designated as a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials.

HR Contact

If you have questions about this position, the application process or need special accommodations, please call the Human Resources Office at [phone] or send an email to [e-mail].