Salary range: $51,000.00–$66,300.00.
This range includes State Supplemental Pay for employees who are P.O.S.T. Level I certified.
Additional pay differentials are available for college education, military service, and prior law enforcement experience.
This position includes a take home unit.
JOB SUMMARY
The “Uniform Patrol Sergeant” functions as the third level of supervision in the Patrol Division and is responsible for the supervision of the law enforcement activities performed by personnel assigned to their work shift. The position is responsible for ensuring that prescribed division standards of appearance, conduct, and efficiency are maintained.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties maybe assigned.
Review and approve police reports, arrest reports, crash reports for accuracy and probable cause;
Monitor equipment, personnel, and shift activities for the occurrence of inefficiency and misconduct and reports malfunctions and inappropriate work performance to the Uniform Patrol Lieutenant;
Prepare reports concerning discipline, efficiency, and condition of shift personnel; assist the Uniform Patrol Lieutenant in the completion of performance evaluations for all personnel assigned to his/her shift;
Submit reports to supervisors and recommends commendations, disciplinary action or changes in rules governing activities of assigned personnel;
Transmit orders from commanding officers to assigned personnel;
Take command of assigned personnel during emergencies such as riots, natural and man-made disasters, and joint law enforcement efforts;
Assist the Uniform Patrol Lieutenant in the formulation of division procedures, personnel requirements, and direct personnel assigned to crowd control at such events as Mardi Gras, fairs, festivals, and demonstrations;
Provide training to newly appointed personnel assigned to their shift; and In-Service training.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Cooperate with efforts of other law enforcement agencies in conducting investigations and joint law enforcement efforts;
Assist in providing warnings to the general public before, during, and after emergencies/disasters; and, assists in the facilitation of public evacuation efforts;
Perform the field duties of “Deputy”.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position is responsible for the supervision of all personnel assigned to the 12-hour work shift. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office policies and procedures and applicable laws of the State of Louisiana; supervisory responsibilities include ensuring proper training of employees; assisting in the planning, assigning, and directing of work; assisting in the completion of performance appraisals; issuing oral and written reprimands, recommending commendations for officers, recommending formal disciplinary action against employees; and, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Jobholders must hold the rank of Sergeant, be at least eighteen (18) years of age, and legally able to work in the United States.
Education and Experience
Associate’s degree or equivalent from a university or technical school; or six (6) months to one (1) year related experience and/or training; or, equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; ability to write routine reports and correspondence; ability to speak effectively before groups of citizens and/or other employees.
Mathematical Skills
Basic math skills including, but limited to: ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent; and, to interpret statistical tables and graphs.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form; ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
P.O.S.T. Certification Required;
Firearm Certification Required Annually;
Must possess a valid Louisiana Driver’s License.
Other Skills and Abilities
Must possess advanced knowledge of technical and professional methods, practices, and procedures in the delivery of law enforcement services; and, be proficient in the operation of personal computers, typewriters, calculators, copy machines, and fax machines; general knowledge of computer word processing software, business English, spelling, punctuation, and methods and techniques in record keeping and filing systems required; a sergeant must have significant knowledge of criminal, traffic and civil laws along with a complete understanding of Central Square (RMS) and other programs used by LPSO.
Must have the emotional stability, maturity, and physical stamina to effectively handle verbal disparagements and physical aggression from hostile individuals, inmates, and criminal suspects and perpetrators;
Must possess the ability to perform job duties in highly stressful situations;
Must have the ability to deal courteously and effectively with the general public, governmental officials, and other employees of the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office;
Must be able to work on rotating 12-hour shifts.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Employee must perform at 20% or higher on the LPSO Physical Fitness Evaluation.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move 25 pounds or more. Employee must be able to run and jump when required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work environment requires the jobholder to be constantly aware of his/her personal safety and to exercise the utmost care in ensuring the security and safety of assigned personnel when performing job duties in the field. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, and airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, and explosives.
The noise level is usually moderate.
The Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Group : ENFORCEMEN
Job Family : UNIFORM PATROL
Job Class : SERGEANT
Posting Start : 07/23/2026
MINIMUM SALARY: $51,000.00
