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POLICE SERGEANT

Nunez Community College
Charles, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/21/2027

About this Job



At McNeese State University, our mission is to deliver a life-changing higher education experience by fostering a dynamic teaching and learning community committed to excellence with a personal touch.


McNeese offers excellent benefits to include retirement with LASERS, comprehensive insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana, accrual of sick and vacation leave, 14 paid holidays per year, tuition reduction program for employees and qualified dependents, and many other supplemental benefit programs.


The McNeese University Police Department is accepting applications for a Police Sergeant position.


The Police Sergeant is is a supervisory law enforcement position and serves as a member of the McNeese University Police Department providing a full range of police services to protect life and property, with an emphasis on law enforcement, crime prevention ensuring safety to the campus population.

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 found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

  • Supervises, evaluates performance, and assigns patrol duties to lower-level Police Officers.
  • Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work of sworn law enforcement staff involved in traffic and field patrol, preliminary and follow-up investigations, crime prevention, community relations, and related services and activities.
  • Completes all records and reports related to law enforcement activities for the shift, including activity sheets, radio logs, time and attendance reports, daily folder checklist report, accident reports, etc., and provides to Police Lieutenant for review.
  • Conducts roll call and officer, vehicle, and equipment inspections and transmits orders, projects and assignment in line with the direction of a lieutenant or higher ranking officers.
  • Review, prepare, process, and maintain a variety of written reports and records pertaining to assigned activities including daily activity reports including incident reports, required forms, summons, records, and related documents prepared by subordinates to ensure accuracy and timely completion.
  • Coordinate police activities with other units in the department, and/or other University departments or divisions; coordinate functions of the unit with other law enforcement agencies.
  • Participate in shift activities as necessary including enforcing local and state laws; issue citations and makes arrests.
  • Conduct a continuing review of assigned activities to identify problems and develop recommendations for improving services.

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: The vacancy is being announced as classified position and is open to all qualified applicants and may be filled as a probationary or promotional appointment.


Career Progression: This Police Sergeant position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.


Compensation: Special Entrance Pay Rate
  • Police Sergeant has a special entrance hourly pay rate of $24.35 / PS112
  • SCS Job Code 169720
  • SCS Position #: 50381716
  • MSU Position #: C99412


Work Schedule: The person in this position may work rotating 12-hour shifts, and is subject to overtime, working weekends, holidays, shift work, and 24-hour call.


The following may be required:
  • Be physically and mentally capable to render aid in the event of an emergency.
  • Possess the visual ability to operate a patrol vehicle and distinguish detail and differences when observing people, places, and things while on patrol.
  • Physically perform the basic life operational functions of standing kneeling, crawling, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, climbing, hearing, and repetitive motions.
  • Meet the requirements to obtain a Louisiana POST certification and meet all annual requalification requirements.

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.

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 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.
All job offers are contingent upon the successful result of a criminal background check and receipt of official transcript(s) if applicable. The candidate for hire must undergo a comprehensive background check and is subject to drug screening at hire and on a random basis. This position may require a valid driver's license and a clear driving record if required to drive for university business.



Contact Information:
Kim Dronett, HR Analyst/Employment Liaison
Office of Human Resources
kdronett@mcneese.edu or (337) 475-5413



Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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