POLICE SERGEANT

McNeese State University; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LASERS retirement

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana

Vacation and sick leave accrual

14 paid holidays

Tuition reduction for employees

Supplemental benefit programs

Job summary

McNeese State University Police Department is seeking two Police Sergeants to supervise patrol, investigations, and crime prevention efforts on campus. The role emphasizes leadership, coordination with university departments, and ensuring safety for the campus community.

Applicants must meet minimum experience and licensure requirements, with potential POST certification considerations. The position may require shift work, overtime, and weekend duties, reflecting campus policing needs.

Qualifications

• Three years of law enforcement experience.
• Experience substitution: 30 semester hours substitute for one year of experience, up to 60 semester hours (two years).
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Louisiana driver’s license required.
• POST certification may be required.
• Felony conviction or indictment disqualifies until relief granted.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, evaluates, and assigns patrol duties to officers.
• Plan, prioritize, supervise, and review sworn staff in patrol, investigations, crime prevention, and related services.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Law enforcement

Patrol operations

Job description

The McNeese University Police Department has two (2) vacancies for Police Sergeant.

At McNeese State University, our mission is to deliver a life-changing higher education experience by fostering a dynamic teaching and learning community committed to excellence with a personal touch.

McNeese offers excellent benefits to include retirement with LASERS, comprehensive insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana, accrual of sick and vacation leave, 14 paid holidays per year, tuition reduction program for employees and qualified dependents, and many other supplemental benefit programs.

The Police Sergeant is a supervisory law enforcement position and serves as a member of the McNeese University Police Department providing a full range of police services to protect life and property, with an emphasis on law enforcement, crime prevention ensuring safety to the campus population.

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.
• 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.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

• Supervises, evaluates performance, and assigns patrol duties to lower-level Police Officers.
• Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work of sworn law enforcement staff involved in traffic and field patrol, preliminary and follow-up investigations, crime prevention, community relations, and related services and activities.
• Completes all records and reports related to law enforcement activities for the shift, including activity sheets, radio logs, time and attendance reports, daily folder checklist report, accident reports, etc., and provides to Police Lieutenant for review.
• Conducts roll call and officer, vehicle, and equipment inspections and transmits orders, projects and assignment in line with the direction of a lieutenant or higher ranking officers.
• Review, prepare, process, and maintain a variety of written reports and records pertaining to assigned activities including daily activity reports including incident reports, required forms, summons, records, and related documents prepared by subordinates to ensure accuracy and timely completion.
• Coordinate police activities with other units in the department, and/or other University departments or divisions; coordinate functions of the unit with other law enforcement agencies.
• Participate in shift activities as necessary including enforcing local and state laws; issue citations and makes arrests.
• Conduct a continuing review of assigned activities to identify problems and develop recommendations for improving services.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: The vacancies are being announced as classified positions and are open to all qualified applicantsand may be filled as a probationary or promotional appointment.

Career Progression: The Police Sergeant position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.

Compensation: Special Entrance Pay Rate

• Police Sergeant has a special entrance hourly pay rate of $24.35 / PS112
• SCS Job Code169720
• SCS Position #: 30078 / 50381716
• MSU Position #: C99978 / C99412

Work Schedule: The person in this position may work rotating 12-hour shifts, and is subject to overtime, working weekends, holidays, shift work, and 24-hour call.

The following may be required:

• Be physically and mentally capable to render aid in the event of an emergency.
• Possess the visual ability to operate a patrol vehicle and distinguish detail and differences when observing people, places, and things while on patrol.
• Physically perform the basic life operational functions of standing kneeling, crawling, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, climbing, hearing, and repetitive motions.
• Meet the requirements to obtain a Louisiana POST certification and meet all annual requalification requirements.

All job offers are contingent upon the successful result of a criminal background check and receipt of official transcript(s) if applicable. The candidate for hire must undergo a comprehensive background check and is subject to drug screening at hire and on a random basis. This position may require a valid driver's license and a clear driving record if required to drive for university business.

Contact Information:

Kim Dronett, HR Analyst/Liaison

Office of Human Resources

[e-mail] or [phone]

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