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Nicholls State University

Police Sergeant

Job Description

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 Jennifer.



Prejean@nicholls.edu prior to the job closing date. Unofficial transcripts are NOT accepted. Test(s) Required Applicants must have an active 2100-PSE (Protective Services Exam) score by the time the posting closes in order to be considered for the position unless exempted by Civil Service rule or policy or meets one of the following testing exemptions:

1)An applicant who meets the Minimum Qualifications and has a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification from a Louisiana accredited training academy may be appointed by probational appointment or job appointment to a job which requires the Protective Services Exam without a test score. The applicant's POST certification shall not be under suspension or pending a revocation hearing

OR

2)A veteran of the armed forces who served at least 90 days of active duty for purposes other than training and who has been honorably discharged from active duty within the previous twelve months. (DD214 must be attached to application or submitted to Human Resources by fax or mail by the closing date of the announcement). Applicants claiming testing exemption must have the appropriate documentation listed above attached to the application or contact Jennifer Prejean in Human Resources by the closing date via phone 985-493-2679 or email Jennifer.



Prejean@nicholls.edu For more information on Civil Service testing, please follow the link below:

https://jobs.la.gov/TestInformation/TestingProcess.aspx Preferred Education Preferred Experience Preferred Licenses Other Preferred Requirements Physical Demands This position requires the ability to work shift work (days, nights, weekends, and Holidays). Physical Demands and/or Unavoidable Hazards of the Position

In this position you may be required to:
  • stand or be on your feet for long periods of time;
  • work in/be outside during inclement weather;
  • carry heavy objects (50-100lbs)
  • subjected to loud noises
  • may be required to use and qualify with firearms;
  • must be able to run, crawl, stoop, squat, kneel as necessary Employment Year Fiscal Year
    If Grant Period or Specified Period selected, please specify begin date If Grant Period or Specified Period selected, please specify end date Employment Basis Full-time
    Proposed Ending Date (for faculty and grant funded positions) Posting Date 09/14/2026
    Closing Date 09/24/2026
    Special Instructions to Applicants

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance

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