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Police Sergeant

Salary

$4,220.67 - $7,738.00 Monthly

Location

Natchitoches, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

215753

Department

Northwestern State University

Opening Date

12/18/2025

Closing Date

12/24/2025 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

Northwestern State University is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position ofPolice Sergeant.

By serving, educating, and protecting the public through community collaboration, problem recognition, problem resolution, and police action, the mission of the Northwestern State University Police Department is addressed. In carrying out our mission, we must be progressive, proactive, and responsive. Additionally, we realize we must work in partnership with the area communities that we serve, thus providing the best protection and service. We’re looking for a dedicatedPolice Sergeantto join our team who is ready to protect and serve with courage and commitment. In this role, you’ll provide the full range of police services, including but not limited to enforcing laws, investigating crimes and accidents, responding to emergencies, and supervising lower-level Police Officers. If you are committed to upholding the law, protecting others, and promoting a safer community for all, this is your chance to serve where public safety truly begins.

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:

+ Serves as supervisor over the assigned shift.

+ Protects lives and property through active foot and mobile patrols, enforcing laws, and investigating crimes.

+ Oversees and evaluates the performance of lower-level officers on an assigned shift.

+ Performs all the duties required of lower-level officers as necessary. Provides first aid and emergency services. Investigates accidents, enforces parking and traffic regulations, and campus regulations.

+ Provide services for events on campus. Issue citations as needed.

+ Conducts roll call and officer, vehicle, and equipment inspections.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional

Work Schedule: Work hours are 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM. You will work rotating 12-hour shifts, with rotating days off.

Compensation: The Police Sergeant offers a Special Entrance Rate of $24.35 per hour. This is the minimum compensation that may be offered. The job title and salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

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 (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/3147666/2100-protective-services-exam-pse) .

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 this job titlemustbe 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.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Antigone Speed, HR Specialist

[email protected]

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION (FULL DISCLOSURE)

Northwestern State University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

All complaints or inquiries related to Title IX should be directed to the Director of Title IX Compliance and Title IX Coordinator, Julie Powell (318-357-5570), Room 306 of the Friedman Student Union, or email: [email protected] .

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

01

. Have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge?

+ Yes

+ No

02

If "YES", give the law enforcement authority (city, police, sheriff, FBI, etc.) the offense, place, and disposition of case.

03

Do you have an active Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

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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