POLICE SERGEANT

About the role

The Southern University at New Orleans Police Department (SUNOPD) is a full-service law enforcement agency committed to creating a productive and safe environment for all members of the campus community. SUNOPD employs professional, highly trained police officers who work 24/7 to enforce local, state, and federal laws.

Responsibilities

• Supervise police officers in patrol and incident investigations
• Prepare shift notices and assignments
• Conduct pre-hire evaluations of prospective police officer candidates
• Conduct performance evaluations
• Make recommendations in matters concerning employee discipline and retention
• Review police documentation including incident and accident reports and daily logs
• Aid commanders in establishing procedures
• Pursue and apprehend fleeing suspects
• Conduct accident and crime investigations
• Prepare detailed reports, including State Motor Vehicle Accident Reports and State Uniform Incident Reports

Requirements

• Three years of law enforcement experience
• Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of the required experience, with a maximum substitution of 60 semester hours for two years of experience
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must possess a current Louisiana driver's license
• May require possession of an active Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification

Qualifications

• Applicants must have Civil Service test scores for the 2100-Protective Services Exam (PSE)
• Must not have been convicted of a felony or indicted on a felony charge

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

$45,885 - $92,851

Schedule

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Contact Information

Email: kajones@suno.edu

Additional Information

• 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?
• If 'YES', provide the law enforcement authority, offense, place, and disposition of the case.
• If 'NO', enter N/A.