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
  • City Park Conservancy
  • 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, training, and directing the activities of assigned law enforcement personnel by ensuring the security of park patrons, staff, and property by patrolling park grounds and investigating reported incidents within the park.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned

    • Review reports submitted by rank-and-file officers in accordance with departmental policy and submit to Police Chief for approval
    • Determine staff and training needs.
    • Direct and coordinate daily activities and officer scheduling
    • Coordinate activities with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
    • Responsible for submitting department purchase orders and fleet management
    • Attend weekly NOPD COMSTAT meeting for NOPD 3rd District and advise the Chief of Police on any pertinent information discussed.
    • Conduct security inspections of all buildings and gates; generate a report of the finding for the Chief of Police
    • Maintain departments key inventory and key legend in order to secure buildings during routine inspections, opening and locking procedures
    • Manage the alarm building alarm code assignments of access as well as the repair and maintenance
    • Coordinate staffing needs for intra-Park Police details with other Park Departments; maintains records of shifts assigned in accordance with Park policy ensure fair and equitable assignment
    • Assist Chief of Police in developing and maintaining best in class policies and procedures for the Park’s police department including but not limited to Standard Operating Procedures, Electronic Report writing, Policy & Training manuals.
    • Protect park visitors by enforcing federal, state and local laws and park rules and regulations.
    • Oversee the field training program (on boarding) for new officers ensuring training is to department standards, evaluation process and desired outcome of the candidates is followed
    • Testify in court and cooperate with local law enforcement agencies and district attorneys in the arrest and prosecution of individuals.
    • Prepare and maintain officer activity stats; generate stat report for the Chief of Police.Work special events within New Orleans City Park, as needed.

    qualifications and education requirements:

    • Five years of experience in law enforcement work
    • 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.
    • Evidence of POST Level 1 certification must be submitted at the time of the application.
    • Required to qualify annually with a firearm.
    • Must be eligible for bond
    • Possess a valid Louisiana Driver’s License
    • Willing to work nights, weekends and over night shifts as determined by Chief of Police
    • Experience writing reports and utilizing law enforcement agency software such as Electronic Reporting Program and databases such as NCIC
    • Possess competency in Microsoft Office suite of products.
    • Additional responsibilities may be assisted by the Chief of Police
    • Attend management meetings as designated by the Chief of Police


    Supervisory Responsibilities:

    • Assist the Chief of Police in the supervision of the staff of the Police department.
    • Caries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
    • Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; recommending rewards and disciplinary actions when appropriate; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.


    Sustainability Goals:

    City Park employees must strive to decrease our environmental footprint by continually seeking ways to reduce waste and energy usage, care for natural Park habitat and wildlife, and to serve as models to our patrons to do the same through education and example.


    Physical Demands:

    The physical demands described here are of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.


    Work Environment:

    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; explosives and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.


    Competitive benefits with unique park perks!

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Sergeant
  • Jackson Parish Correctional Center
  • Jonesboro, LA FULL_TIME
  • Job Summary:The position of Sergeant directly supervises assigned correctional officers. Responsible for the custody and discipline of inmates/detainees/USMS assigned to the unit in compliance with co...
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Sergeant
  • River Correctional Center
  • Ferriday, LA FULL_TIME
  • Job Summary: The position of Sergeant directly supervises assigned correctional officers. Responsible for the custody and discipline of inmates/detainees/USMS assigned to the unit in compliance with c...
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Police Officer
  • Rosepine Police Department
  • Rosepine, LA PART_TIME,FULL_TIME
  • Candidates must be at least 21 years of age. Application process includes but not limited to, interviews and psychological & physcial testing. Applications can be obtained in person at the PD Monday- ...
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CORRECTIONS CADET, SERGEANT OR MASTER-SERGEANT
  • State of Louisiana
  • Homer, LA OTHER
  • Louisiana Department ofPublic Safety & Corrections –Corrections Serviceswww.doc.louisiana.gov DAVID WADE CORRECTIONAL CENTERHomer, LA This position has a Special Entrance Rate at each level Correction...
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CORRECTIONS CADET, SERGEANT OR MASTER-SERGEANT
  • State of Louisiana
  • Jackson, LA OTHER
  • Louisiana Department ofPublic Safety & Corrections –Corrections Serviceswww.doc.louisiana.gov DIXON CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE Jackson, LA This position has a Special Entrance Rate at each level Correctio...
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Police Sergeant
  • University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Urbana, IL
  • Perform supervisory police work which involves responsibility for supervising and assisting in the management of police ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Campus Police Sergeant - Dean College
  • Dean College
  • Franklin, MA
  • Job Description: Job Summary To oversee and supervise shift officers and operations and to provide Campus Police and Saf...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Patrol Sergeant
  • City of Rockdale
  • Rockdale, TX
  • Job Description Job Description The Rockdale Police Department is seeking a dynamic Police Sergeant to assume command of...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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District Police Sergeant
  • San Joaquin Delta College
  • Stockton, CA
  • Description Under direction of the District Police Chief, acts as working shift supervisor and participates in patrol, c...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Police Sergeant
  • Hopkinton Police Department
  • Boscawen, NH
  • Job Description Job Description The Hopkinton Police Department is seeking eager applicants for a highly sought-after po...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Police Officer
  • The City of AR City KS
  • Arkansas City, KS
  • Performs police patrol, investigation, traffic regulation, and related law enforcement activities. SUPERVISION RECEIVED ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Police Sergeant
  • Kalama Police Department
  • Kalama, WA
  • Company Description Kalama Police Department is a law enforcement agency located in Kalama, Washington, United States. R...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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University Police Sergeant
  • Fort Hays State University
  • Hays, KS
  • Department Office of University Police Job Posting Title University Police Sergeant Job Description FLSA Status: Non-Exe...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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
$64,354 to $89,096

Police Sergeant in Orlando, FL
If a police officer commits a wrongdoing under the police sergeant's watch, then it is the sergeant's job to recommend appropriate disciplinary action.
October 26, 2019
Police Sergeant in Phoenix, AZ
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Police Sergeant in Wilmington, DE
Employees in this classification are subject to the threat of injury and life threatening hazards as part of police safety operations.APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND SELECTION PROCESS A City application, supplemental questionnaire, and required attachments must be submitted and received by the closing date/time. Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application materials that they meet the employment standards outlined above.
November 23, 2019