Police Sergeant

Salary $3,824.00 - $7,738.00 Monthly Location Lake Charles, LA Job Type Promotion Job Number 221125 Department Lake Charles Harbor & Terminal District Opening Date 05/14/2026 Closing Date 5/24/2026 11:59 PM Central About this Job •Applicant must be a current, permanent Classified employee of the Lake Charles Harbor & Terminal District •

OUR MISSION TO ACTIVELY CREATE, FACILITATE AND ENHANCE BENEFITS FROM MARITIME TRANSPORTATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF ITS CUSTOMERS, STAKEHOLDERS, AND THE CITIZENS OF SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA. OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

Supervises a shift of subordinate Police Officers, Guards and Communications Officers (Dispatchers) while carrying out police and security activities for the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District's (Port of Lake Charles) Harbor Police Department, by enforcing federal, state and municipal laws as well as the rules and tariffs of the Port of Lake Charles; Enforces Federal maritime laws and regulations under the guidance of the U. S. Coast Guard and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) as mandated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security 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 subordinate employees; reviews their work performance and discusses this with them; Writes employee evaluation reports Makes a number of patrols of the District's properties based on current Maritime Security (MARSEC) level and responds to all major occurrences while on duty Boards vessels being docked and meets with the ship's Captain or ship's Vessel Security Officer (VSO) and informs him/her of the security requirements in place at the Port of Lake Charles, the requirements of Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) and the TWIC escort requirements Remains familiar with State laws, Local laws and District tariffs, as well as gains knowledge of new technology by participating in available outside and interdepartmental training Supervises the preparation and maintenance of departmental records and reports by reviewing records completed by subordinates and periodically inspecting systems and facilities for maintaining such to ensure that records are moved to the appropriate designation Utilize enforcement tools (verbal warnings and citations) and execute arrest when required. Comply with all Agency and Department policies, procedures and directives Supervises and participates, with subordinates and contracted security, in scheduled vehicles searches, Driver's License and Vehicle Insurance checks of vehicles entering or exiting Port properties

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:

Promotional - only agency employees considered.

Career Progression:

This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.

Compensation:

The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. Physical abilities such as standing, stooping, bending, walking, running, pushing, pulling, (subduing persons who are resisting arrest), climbing (such as gangplanks; 5 to 10 flights of stairs to ships' control rooms), lifting 30 pounds or more (such as 110-pound bags of various commodities; removing an injured person from danger); work outdoors in all types of weather and work around waterfront are required in order to fulfill the duties of this position.

How To Apply:

Applicants must have Civil Service test scores for 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 Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is locate dunder the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. •Resumes

WILL NOT

be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.• For further information about this vacancy contact: Jo Ellen Elliott Lake Charles Harbor & Terminal District jelliott@portlc.com 337-493-3522 Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. •Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org ). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others