Police Sergeant jobs in Louisiana
Police Sergeant is responsible for supervising patrol officers and agents as assigned and maintaining the chain of command within the operations of the department. Responsible for developing training programs for department personnel, directing special units, preparing special reports or projects as assigned, receiving and reviewing reports from officers, and assigning personnel in accordance to specific needs. Being a Police Sergeant requires a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and/or additional certifications and at least 5-7 years of law enforcement experience. Typically reports to a chief of police, captain, or lieutenant. The Police Sergeant manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Police Sergeant typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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POLICE SERGEANT
- Louisiana Department of Health
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Jackson, LA
FULL_TIME
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Supplemental Information
Position is located at ELMHS in Jackson, Louisiana in the Safety Department.
Position may be filled as Probation, Promotion, Demotion, or Transfer. Preference may be given to ELMHS employees.
The Police Sergeant A has a minimum pay rate of $22.06 / hour.
A class D driver's license is required.
List all prior employment. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!
Resume will not be accepted and should not be attached. You must include all relevant education and experience on your official State application. You must describe your actual duties as you will not be qualified based on job title alone.
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Human Resource Hiring
ELMHS
Phone (225) 634 - 0535
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Job Concepts
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 of Work
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. - Just Posted
POLICE SERGEANT
- State of Louisiana
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Jackson, LA
OTHER
- Position is located at ELMHS in Jackson, Louisiana in the Safety Department. Position may be filled as Probation, Promotion, Demotion, or Transfer. Preference may be given to ELMHS employees.The Polic...
- 1 Day Ago
Police Sergeant
- LSU Health Sciences Center-New Orleans
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Orleans, LA
FULL_TIME
- Supplemental Information LSU Health New Orleans University Police is seeking motivated applicants for the position of Police Sergeant. Pay Rate is dependent upon applicants’ qualifications. There is a...
- 7 Days Ago
Police Sergeant
- City Park Conservancy
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Orleans, LA
FULL_TIME
- Summary: The Police Sergeant supervises the performance of police personnel under his/her command as assigned by the Chief of Police. The Sergeant will also be responsible for overseeing, organizing, ...
- 9 Days Ago
Police Sergeant
- State of Louisiana
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Orleans, LA
OTHER
- LSU Health New Orleans University Police is seeking motivated applicants for the position of Police Sergeant.Pay Rate is dependent upon applicants’ qualifications. There is an additional $2 Premium Pa...
- 9 Days Ago
Police sergeant
- LSU Health Sciences Center
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Orleans, LA
FULL_TIME
- Posting Details Posting Summary System Job Title POLICE SERGEANT Position Number Appointment Type Location-City New Orleans School / Division LOGISTICAL SERVICES Department Campus Police Position Summ...
- 10 Days Ago
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Campus Police Sergeant
- Central Texas College
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Killeen, TX
- Campus Police Sergeant Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and qu...
- 6/2/2024 12:00:00 AM
Lieutenant
- Berklee College of Music
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Boston, MA
- Job Description: The Police Lieutenant will serve in either an Operational or Administrative capacity and will be respon...
- 6/2/2024 12:00:00 AM
POLICE OFFICER
- CITY OF CALDWELL
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Caldwell, TX
- Job Description Job Description POLICE OFFICER Department: POLICE FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Summary: Assigned to varyi...
- 6/1/2024 12:00:00 AM
Police Sergeant
- Houston Journal of Health Law & Policy
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Houston, TX
- Description Supervises law enforcement and/or other safety and security personnel for an assigned shift and monitors shi...
- 5/31/2024 12:00:00 AM
Police Sergeant
- Glendale Community College
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Glendale, CA
- Salary: $7,289.53 - $8,038.66 Monthly Location : Glendale, CA Job Type: Classified Job Number: 00913-2024(2) Department:...
- 5/31/2024 12:00:00 AM
Police Officer
- City Of Keller
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Keller, TX
- Job Description Job Description The Keller Police Department is a community-driven, State recognized and Nationally Accr...
- 5/30/2024 12:00:00 AM
Police Sergeant
- University of Nebraska
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Lincoln, NE
- Position Information Working Title Police Sergeant Department University Police-0823 Requisition Number S_240083 Posting...
- 5/29/2024 12:00:00 AM
Security Officer
- Beth Israel Lahey Health
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Boston, MA
- When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives. Job Typ...
- 5/29/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Louisiana
Louisiana is bordered to the west by Texas; to the north by Arkansas; to the east by Mississippi; and to the south by the Gulf of Mexico.
The state may properly be divided into two parts, the uplands of the north, and the alluvial along the coast.
The alluvial region includes low swamp lands, coastal marshlands and beaches, and barrier islands that cover about 20,000 square miles (52,000 km2). This area lies principally along the Gulf of Mexico and the Mississippi River, which traverses the state from north to south for a distance of about 600 mi (970 km)) and empties into the Gulf of Mexico; ...
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Income Estimation for Police Sergeant jobs
$64,606 to $89,441
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Police Sergeant in Wilmington, DE
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