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State of Louisiana
Police Sergeant
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This vacancy resides in ULL University Police Department.  Applicants must have Civil Service test scores for 2100-PSE in order to be considered for this vacancy unless exempted by Civil Service rule 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 a current test score 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.      *Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*       For further information about this vacancy contact:   Taronsler Faye Cormier   University of Louisiana at Lafayette   Human Resources Department   P.O. Box 40196, Lafayette, LA 70504-0196        Faye.cormier@louisiana.edu               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. 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 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. 

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