Police Lieutenant (Harbor Police Department)

About the Department

POLICE LIEUTENANT

WHO WE ARE

The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) is a modern multimodal gateway for global commerce and an in-demand cruise port. Our competitive edge comes from our ability to deliver seamless, integrated logistics solutions between river, rail and road.

At the Port of New Orleans, our mission is to drive economic prosperity throughout our tri-parish jurisdiction: Jefferson, Orleans and St. Bernard. We collaborate with state and local partners to ensure that we can continue to be a vital link to the world for businesses and consumers throughout Louisiana and beyond.

Advance your law enforcement career with this leadership opportunity to serve as a Police Lieutenant with Patrol Services. The ideal candidate is an experienced law enforcement leader with a strong commitment to public safety, maritime security, personnel development, and community partnerships. This individual possesses strong leadership, decision-making, communication, and incident management skills, with the ability to supervise personnel, coordinate complex operations, and lead effectively in dynamic and high-pressure environments. 

Position 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Other Qualifications

Job Duties:

• Direct patrol operations and ensure enforcement of Local, State, and Federal laws, Port ordinances, crime prevention initiatives, emergency services, and major incident response.

• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate Police Sergeants and subordinate officers while reviewing and approving official reports and law enforcement documents.
• Lead personnel training, performance evaluations, counseling, and assigned personnel or Internal Affairs investigations.
• Assist command leadership in developing policies, operational objectives, best practices, and strategies to improve law enforcement services.
• Conduct maritime patrols and coordinate with the U.S. Coast Guard and other agencies on enforcement, rescue, recovery, and critical infrastructure security.
• Support firefighting and rescue operations aboard Harbor Police vessels, including water rescues, body recovery, first aid, and emergency response.
• Support recruitment and retention efforts by screening applicants, conducting interviews, attending recruitment events, and building relationships with prospective candidates.
• Build community and stakeholder partnerships while conducting inspections of personnel, vehicles, firearms, and safety equipment and supporting agency communications.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational

Work Schedule: Day Shift, Night Shift, or Rotational

Port NOLA offers competitive benefits that prioritize safety, health and wellness for our employees. Employees have access to the following benefits:

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

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 this job title 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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Brian Wilson II

Port of New Orleans / Human Resources

Benefits

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