• Police Sergeant

    Louisiana Department of State Civil Service (New Orleans, LA)


    Police Sergeant

     

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    Police Sergeant

     

    Salary

     

    $3,824.00 - $7,738.00 Monthly

     

    Location

     

    New Orleans, LA

     

    Job Type

     

    Classified

     

    Job Number

     

    LSUNO00017913s25/12t

     

    Department

     

    LSU Health Sciences Center-New Orleans

     

    Opening Date

     

    12/18/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    1/4/2026 11:59 PM Central

     

    + Description

    + Benefits

     

    About this Job

     

    LSU Health New Orleans University Police Department is seeking highly qualified and motivated applicants for the title of Police Sergeant. There are multiple vacancies available. 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.

     

    The incumbent in this position performs various commissioned law enforcement duties for the buildings, parking lots and surrounding areas of the LSUHSC at New Orleans campus. The incumbent also assumes the responsibility of the highest supervisory officer during his/her tour of duty when no higher supervisory officer is on duty.

     

    Thank you for your interest in a career at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans. We appreciate your interest in joining our LSU Health New Orleans community. As a campus of Louisiana State University, LSU Health New Orleans offers excellent benefits including health care and retirement plans, and generous sick and vacation leave.

     

    LSU Health New Orleans seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. LSU Health New Orleans 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. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management ([email protected]).

    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.

     

    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.

     

    Job Specification

     

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

     

    Job Duties and Other Information

    Job Duties:

    + Oversees and evaluates performance of lower-level officers – Close and effective supervision

    + Conducts Roll Call daily to include officer, uniform, vehicle, equipment inspections

    + Complete supervisory reports to include daily/monthly line-ups, use of force, internal investigations, first report of injury

    + Perform all the duties required of subordinates to balance staffing as needed

    Position-Specific Details:

    The person applying must possess a valid Driver's License.

     

    Hours of Operation: 6:00 am - 6:00 pm or 6:00 pm - 6:00 am

    Appointment Type: Probationary

    Compensation: Pay Rate is dependent upon applicants’ qualifications. There is an additional $2 Premium Pay, $1 Longevity Pay for hours worked only and $2.50 Shift Differential Pay.

     

    Pre-employment Drug testing, Physical and Criminal Background check are required.

    How To Apply:

    Civil Service Test 2100 Protective Services Exam (PSE) is required. Must have a test score at time of applying.

     

    To apply to these vacancies, click on the following link: https://lsuhsc.peopleadmin.com/postings/21198

     

    Please list all relevant work experience and education, work experience not listed on application will not receive credit. Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

    For further information about this vacancy contact:

    Timethia Brown

     

    LSU Health New Orleans

     

    HR Management

     

    504.568.4835

     

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

     

    Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

    As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

    Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

    Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave

    More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

    Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

    + New Year's Day

    + Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,

    + Mardi Gras,

    + Good Friday,

    + Memorial Day,

    + Independence Day,

    + Labor Day,

    + Veteran's Day,

    + Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

    ***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

     

    State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

     

    Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

     

    + Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system

    + Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),

    + Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

     

    Employer

     

    State of Louisiana

     

    Address

     

    For agency contact information, please refer to

     

    the supplemental information above.

     

    Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

     

    Phone

     

    (866) 783-5462

     

    Website

     

    http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

     

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