DPS Police Sergeant Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4824188) Apply  DPS Police Sergeant Salary $4,091.00 - $8,280.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Promotion Job Number 419-205492-KPG Department DPS-Office of State Police Opening Date 02/07/2025 Closing Date 2/12/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions Supplemental Information This vacancy is located in theTowing and Recovery Unitin the Department of Public Safety and Corrections/Office of State Police located inEast Baton Rouge Parish. This position may require shift work (days, nights, weekends, and holidays). **THIS IS A PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR CURRENT LSP PERMANENT EMPLOYEES ONLY.** Applicants with prior experience in Towing and Recovery/MVI are encouraged to apply! No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply"link (https://jobs.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Default.aspx) 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 by selecting the 'Applications' link after logging into their account. The Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Public Safety Services, is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide. Applications without the education and/or work experience sections completed will be considered incomplete and will not be accepted. RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF COMPLETING ALL SECTIONS OF THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION. For further information about this vacancy contact: Department of Public Safety ATTN: Human Resources/Kristin Garcia P.O. BOX 66614 Baton Rouge, LA 70896 Fax: 225-922-0528 kristin.garcia@la.gov If you are contacted for an interview, please let us knowat that timeif you have a disability and need a special accommodation. Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Four years of experience as a DPS Police Officer; OR Six years of law enforcement experience as a POST-certified peace officer with the powers of arrest. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be at least 21 years of age. Possession of a current driver's license. Possession of an active Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification. An applicant who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or a felony, or who is under indictment on a felony charge will be disqualified by the hiring agency until relief from the disabilities imposed by state and federal laws is granted. Job Concepts FUNCTION OF WORK: To supervise the law enforcement activities in support of the DPS Police mission to protect life, enforce laws, serve the public, and conduct investigations. LEVEL OF WORK: Supervisor. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: General from a DPS Police Lieutenant or other higher-level law enforcement personnel. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Direct over lower-level DPS Police Officers. LOCATION OF WORK: The Department of Public Safety and Corrections – Public Safety Services (DPS). JOB DISTINCTIONS: Differs from DPS Corporal by the presence of direct supervision of lower-level DPS Police Officers. Differs from DPS Police Lieutenant by the absence of serving as a second-line supervisor over lower-level DPS Police Officers. Examples of Work EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED. Performs complex law enforcement patrol related duties of public highways, state facilities, and other areas. Conducts law enforcement activities designed to protect life, enforce traffic and criminal laws, and to provide public safety services. Investigates complex criminal violations through surveillance. May identify, contact, and develop potential confidential informants. Identifies and apprehends suspected violators. Investigates crime and vehicle crash scenes for the purpose of gathering physical evidence and witness testimony to be used in making determinations of cause in prosecuting suspects. Secures areas impacted by natural/manmade disasters and civil disturbances. Coordinates the removal of injured persons and vehicles involved in crashes or other incidents. Completes documents related to enforcement activities such as reports of investigations, inspections, written warnings, citations, affidavits, warrants/ search warrants, property receipts/releases, and paperwork that may be required by other law enforcement agencies. Inspects/investigates facilities to determine compliance with state laws and regulations, to maintain annual security assessments, and to improve public safety. Appears as a witness in court. Monitors subordinates’ performance to ensure compliance with laws and department policy. Reviews reports for accuracy and compliance with department policy. Reviews arrests to determine probable cause and ensure adherence with constitutional rights. Coordinates and oversees Police Officers assigned to special projects. Manages specialized units such as bicycle team, community outreach team, and regional traffic safety coalition activities. Manages the department’s Field Training Program. Serves a regional supervisor for law enforcement services. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough 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 athttps://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 (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) 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 01 Are you currently Louisiana POST-certified? + Yes + No 02 Are you currently employed with the Louisiana Department of Public Safety, Office of State Police, serving with permanent status, not including probational, WAE, or job appointments? + Yes + No 03 To ensure compliance with DPS-PSS Policy 01-02.01 Nepotism, no individual may be hired, promoted, demoted or transferred within DPS, if the individual is related to another employee who is, or would be, within their line of supervision. Relative is defined as: child, step-child, sibling, spouse, parent, step-parent, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, grandchild, grandparent, and any "in law" relationship. Are you related to anyone employed with the Department of Public Safety, Public Safety Services? + Yes + No 04 If you answered yes to the above question, please list the name of your relative and relationship. 05 Did you list ALL of your job experience and education on your application? If not, please add before submitting. + Yes + No 06 Have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge? + Yes + No 07 If "YES", give the law enforcement authority (city, police, sheriff, FBI, etc.) the offense, place, and disposition of case. IF"NO", enter N/A Required Question Employer State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802 Phone (866) 783-5462 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email