Special Instructions Nicholls State University adheres to the equal opportunity provisions of federal civil rights laws and regulations that are applicable to this agency. Therefore, no one will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964); sex (Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972); disability (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; or age (Age Discrimination Act of 1975) in attaining educational goals and objectives and in the administration of personnel policies and procedures. Anyone with questions regarding this policy may contact Alison Hadaway, SHRM-CP, Director of Human Resources at 985-448-4041 / alison.hadaway@nicholls.edu / P.O. Box 2105, Thibodaux, LA 70310. For anyone needing ADA Accommodations, please contact Carolyn Kern, Director of Environmental Health & Safety at 985-448-4782 / carolyn.kern@nicholls.edu Position Details Position Information Position Title Police Sergeant Position Number 500234 Salary Range $50,648.00 Special Entrance Rate - $92,851.00 Hires at Minimum Rate Position Type Classified Staff Department Information Ending Effective Date of Temporary Employment Department University Police Job Duties Responsibility / Duty Function of Work: To protect lives and property by conducting foot and mobile security patrols; enforcing parking and traffic regulations; rendering emergency services; investigating crimes and making arrest when necessary. Provides a wide range of police services. Performs all the duties required of lower-level officers as necessary. Percentage Of Time 30 Responsibility / Duty Oversees and evaluates performance of lower-level officers on an assigned shift. Percentage Of Time 20 Responsibility / Duty Reviews and signs all reports submitted by lower-level officers. Percentage Of Time 20 Responsibility / Duty Conducts roll call and officer, vehicle, and equipment inspections. Percentage Of Time 10 Responsibility / Duty Serves as training officer by planning and coordinating training programs. Percentage Of Time 10 Responsibility / Duty Maintains firearms, armory, and other equipment. Percentage Of Time 10 Posting Detail Information Minimum Experience Required 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 valid 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. Minimum Education Required High School diploma or equivalent. Minimum Licenses Required Other Minimum Requirements Applicants must complete the application in its entirety with an electronic signature and date. Resumes will not be accepted as a substitute for the application. If education and employment history are not completed, the application will be disqualified. When listing Job Duties, please include if you are Commissioned with the Power of Arrest. Please include any current and previous employment at Nicholls State University. Personnel files are not pulled for application purposes. Applicants claiming education as a substitution for work experience must have their Official College Transcripts delivered to the Human Resources Department at hr@nicholls.edu or emailed directly to
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