Police Sergeant

Posting number: DCC-FA9430-EO

Department: Delgado Community College

Division: Business & Administrative Affairs

Job classification: POLICE SERGEANT

Posting type: Promotional

Categories: Law Enforcement

Delgado Community College is a dynamic, open-admissions community college providing high-quality education through innovation and excellence in teaching and learning. The College offers a variety of academic and workforce programs through the Associate degree and is committed to nurturing and sustaining an inclusive culture to support student success.

The Delgado Community College Police Department’s top priority is to provide a safe and secure environment for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Job Function:

Employee performs supervisory tasks while serving as a site or shift supervisor and overseeing the full range of police services. Provides for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property. Enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws and promoting good community relations.

This vacancy is being posted internally as a Promotion to permanent classified employees from the Campus Police Department at Delgado Community College.

• 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.

• Responsible for the overall supervision, training and evaluations of all subordinate police personnel. Responsible for patrolling all campuses and meeting with officers assigned at each location to discuss and monitor campus concerns and or job performance.
• Approves/Disapproves subordinates time entry, overtime and leave requests. Plans and coordinates with other shift supervisors the schedule of Police Personnel to ensure that sufficient manpower is utilized at all times.
• Competently utilizes computer and writing skills and in doing so ensures that all reports and campus related incidents are efficiently reviewed and recorded properly
• Issues and documents disciplinary action as needed for police personnel Internal misconduct violations.
• Provides investigative skills by utilizing any and all means of in-house resources in addition to coordinating with any outside agencies to thoroughly investigate to conclusion, any crimes, persons or allegations of misconduct on behalf of the college.
• Patrols specific areas on foot or motorized conveyance, responding promptly to calls for assistance and in support of other police personnel.
• Identifies, pursues and arrests suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts. Monitors, notes, reports and investigates suspicious persons.
• Evaluates complaint information and requests for emergency services to determine and provide appropriate response and aid. Relaying complaint and emergency request to the appropriate agency or individual.
• Photographs and or draws diagrams of crime or accident scenes and interviews witnesses. Testifies in court to present evidence or act as witness in traffic or criminal cases.

• Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Promotional
• Applicants must have Civil Service test scores for 2100-Protective Services Exam (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 withoutcurrent test scores can apply to take the test here.
• 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 the position must be 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:

• Mechell Washington
• Administrative Program Specialist
• Campus Police Department
• Delgado Community College

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