Police Sergeant

Posting number: ELMHS
8.13.26PS

Department: LDH-Office of Behavioral Health

Job classification: POLICE SERGEANT

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Mental Health

Division
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Within the Safety Department at ELMHS, Located in Jackson, LA

The Mission of ELMHS is to provide mental health evaluation, treatment, habilitation, and consultation for adults. Programs include inpatient interventions, jail-based evaluations, supervised group home and residential programs, forensic evaluation, care, custody, and aftercare; intermediate and long-term psychiatric services are coordinated with the total system of care in Louisiana

ELMHS is looking for a Police Sergeant that will be responsible for supervising lower-level police officers on an assigned shift. If you are a motivated, detail-oriented, and positive individual, apply now to join our team!

• 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.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

In this role, you will:

• Supervise lower-level police officers on an assigned shift to protect facilities from crime and vandalism
• Serve as a supervisor to maintain traffic control and enforcement of traffic regulations

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Detail

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Leigh Moore

ELMHS HR

ELMHS-HR

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