Job Description

Posting number: 228398

Department: Southern University-New Orleans

Job classification: POLICE LIEUTENANT

Posting type: Open

Categories: Law Enforcement

Summary

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Southern University at New Orleans, a public, historically black university, empowers and promotes the upward mobility of diverse populations of traditional and nontraditional students through academic programs, teaching, research, and service to achieve excellence in higher education using various teaching and learning modalities.

This Police Lieutenant & Operation Officer (Police Lieutenant - A) is a senior-level law enforcement official who assists the Chief of Police with the daily administration, leadership, supervision, and coordination of the University Police Department. The Lieutenant provides operational oversight and direction to sworn personnel, including indirect supervision of Sergeants and Police Officers, ensuring compliance with University policies, state/federal law, and law enforcement standards.

Examples of duties

Four 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.

Qualifications

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

Supplemental information

Job Duties:

• Assists the Chief of Police with administrative planning, departmental operations, personnel supervision, and policy development.
• Provides indirect supervision and leadership to Sergeants, Police Officers, and support personnel to ensure adherence to established law enforcement procedures and professional conduct standards.
• Serves as the department’s primary coordinator for Clergy Act reporting, including data collection, crime classification, and preparation of the Annual Security Report.
• Oversees and facilitates Title IX-related law enforcement response, ensuring timely documentation, case coordination, and compliance with federal and University guidelines.
• Reviews incident reports for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with investigative standards.
• Coordinates and maintains accurate statistical crime data; collaborates with campus departments, Student Affairs, Housing, Human Resources, and Title IX Coordinator as necessary.
• Develops and delivers training programs for campus safety, report writing, incident response, and compliance procedures.
• Assists with scheduling, shift coverage planning, employee evaluations, and professional development.
• Represents the University Police Department at internal and external meetings or committees as assigned.
• Serves as Acting Chief of Police when designated.

Position-specific Details:

Appointment Type: This will be filled as a Probational appointment.

Work Schedule: 8:00am - 5:00pm

Salary Range: $52,520 - $106,309 annually

How to Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above 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. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

• Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

Ms. Patricia Alexander

Southern University at New Orleans/HR Department

Email: palexander@suno.edu

Phone no.: 504-286-5272

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