PROMOTIONAL TEST for Police Sergeants : Only current police officers for the City of Thibodaux are eligible to apply if qualified.

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PROMOTIONAL TEST for Police Sergeants : Only current police officers for the City of Thibodaux are eligible to apply if qualified. Police Sergeant Promotional Test Police Sergeant Job Description MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Applicant must have attained permanent status and have served for a period of five (5) years with the Thibodaux Police Department at the time of the examination for the rank of Sergeant (revised 7/11/2017). Applicants who have maintained post certification status as a police officer with a law enforcement organization prior to working for the Thibodaux Police Department may substitute a maximum of three (3) years of experience toward their service with the Thibodaux Police Department to reach the five (5) year requirement in the rule above. If the three (3) years of substitution qualifies, the applicant must have maintained two year of continuous service with the Thibodaux Police Department at the time the applicant applies for the Sergeant promotional test (revised 1/8/2019). An applicant having previous experience with the Thibodaux Police Department will have that time honored towards the rank of Sergeant. Applicant must be off probationary status and have completed two (2) years of continuous service with the Thibodaux Police Department at the time of the examination. Applicants who qualify must fill out the online application and note their law enforcement experience. This includes time with the City of Thibodaux and any other law enforcement employment experience to meet the five (5) year minimum requirement. Include hire date(s) and termination date(s) as proof of P.O.S.T. certification with outside organizations. If you have previous experience with Thibodaux Police Department include your hire and termination dates. If you qualify, I will email you a copy of the study guide by Wednesday, March 4, 2026. The written test will be administered on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. at the Recreation Building at Peltier Park. The oral board exam will be announced at a later date. If you have any questions, please email me (civilservice@ci.thibodaux.la.us) or call my office at 985-446-7278. Best Regards, J. Kelly Chighizola Civil Service Director City of Thibodaux

Requirements

  • Applicant must have attained permanent status
  • Applicant must have served for a period of five (5) years with the Thibodaux Police Department at the time of the examination for the rank of Sergeant (revised 7/11/2017).
  • Applicants who have maintained post certification status as a police officer with a law enforcement organization prior to working for the Thibodaux Police Department may substitute a maximum of three (3) years of experience toward their service with the Thibodaux Police Department to reach the five (5) year requirement in the rule above.
  • If the three (3) years of substitution qualifies, the applicant must have maintained two year of continuous service with the Thibodaux Police Department at the time the applicant applies for the Sergeant promotional test (revised 1/8/2019).
  • Applicant having previous experience with the Thibodaux Police Department will have that time honored towards the rank of Sergeant.
  • Applicant must be off probationary status and have completed two (2) years of continuous service with the Thibodaux Police Department at the time of the examination.
  • Applicants who qualify must fill out the online application and note their law enforcement experience.
  • Include hire date(s) and termination date(s) as proof of P.O.S.T. certification with outside organizations.
  • If you have previous experience with Thibodaux Police Department include your hire and termination dates.
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