Role & seniority: Police Sergeant; promotional exam for current Thibodaux Police Department personnel; requires five years with the department (or up to 3 years substitution via prior POST-certified experience) and two years continuous service at the time of examination.

Stack/tools: Online application; POST certification considerations; study guide (to be emailed if qualified); written test (Mar 17, 2026, 3:00 p.m. at Recreation Building, Peltier Park); oral board to be announced; contact channels for questions (civilservice@ci.thibodaux.la.us; 985-446-7278).

Top 3 responsibilities: Not specified in the description.

Must-have skills/qualifications

Permanent status with Thibodaux PD and five years of service (with substitution options described).
Two years of continuous service with Thibodaux PD at application time (if substituting from prior POST experience).
OFF probationary status at the time of examination.
Documentation of prior law enforcement experience and POST certification as applicable.

Nice-to-haves: Prior experience with Thibodaux Police Department (counts toward rank); familiarity with POST/processes and cross-agency experience.

Location & work type: Thibodaux, Louisiana; Hybrid location; Promotional, Full Time; Department 01-131; minimum mid-level experience; compensation starts at P3 (Min $24.91; Midpoint $32.39).

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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

Location Thibodaux, Louisiana (Hybrid) Department 01-131 Employment Type Promotional- Full Time Minimum Experience Mid-level Compensation P3 = Min $24.91 Midpoint $32.39

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

Must-have skills/qualifications

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS