Job Description

Posting number: 226300

Department: LSU Health Sciences Center-Shreveport

Job classification: POLICE SERGEANT

Posting type: Open

Categories: Public Safety

Summary

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At LSU Health Shreveport, our mission is to advance health professions through excellence in education, research, and service. We expect only the best.

The Police Sergeant position is a responsible armed police position in which the incumbent serves as a uniformed or plain clothes member of the LSUHS Police Department assigned to uniform patrol. The Police Sergeant is the assistant shift supervisor for a shift in this large University Police Department. Responds to all major incidents to supervise or assist officers for officer safety. Serves as shift supervisor in the supervisor’s absence. Designated as the primary shift training officer by planning and coordinating training programs. Regular attendance is required to perform these functions. Incumbent will maintain a customeroriented awareness in acknowledging and responding to needs as they occur to assure that customer satisfaction is met at all times.

If you ARE COMMITTED to COURTESY AND EXCELLENCE and to the philosophy of community policing, this could be the opportunity for you!

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

• Demonstrating Courage: The ability to take purposeful action in the face of uncertainty, conflict, or resistance to advance important goals.
• Leading Effective Teams: The ability to build, guide, and motivate teams to achieve goals through collaboration, accountability, and shared purpose.
• Acting with Ethics and Integrity: The ability to make choices that reflect ethical standards, integrity and honesty, regardless of circumstances or personal benefit.

Examples of duties

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.

Qualifications

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

Supplemental information

Job Duties:

• The Police Sergeant shall serve as acting shift supervisor in the absence of a Police Lieutenant and will provide direction to Police Officer 1/2/3’s, Communication Officer
• 1/2/3’s, and Guards on the shift.
• Services will include emphasis on uniform patrol, enforcement of laws, investigation of crimes and accidents, providing emergency services, crime prevention, and security services for LSUHS.
• The Police Sergeant will determine work assignments, approve or disapprove work, and train fellow officers and supervise Communication Officers 1/2/3’s and all Guards in the absence of the Police Lieutenant, shift supervisor.
• The Police Sergeant will determine work assignments, approve or disapprove work, and train fellow officers and supervise Communication Officers 1/2/3’s and all Guards in the absence of the Police Lieutenant, shift supervisor.
• Obtains, maintains, and complies with Program Guidelines for National Crime Information Center (NCIC), Omnixx Force, and Louisiana Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (LLETS).
• Conducts roll call and officer, vehicle, and equipment inspections.
• Serves as Evidence Custodian which includes ensuring proper storage, transporting to Crime Lab, timely analysis and disposal of evidence.
• Other duties designated by Director of Public Safety.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Job Appointment

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Location: Shreveport, Louisiana

PER 4194 /PSN 00053867

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

How To Apply:

Applicants must have Civil Service test scores for the 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. Applicants without current test scores can apply to take the test here.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

• Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Angela Weaver

University Police

LSU Health Shreveport

Email: angela.weaver@lsuhs.edu

318-675-6162