Campus Police Executive Leader — Safety & Strategy

Southern University at New Orleans; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern University at New Orleans seeks a Chief of Police to provide executive leadership, strategic direction, and administrative oversight of the SU NOLA Police Department. The Chief will direct patrol, investigations, communications, emergency management, crime prevention, and Clery compliance to ensure a safe campus environment in alignment with university missions.

The role requires a strong track record in leadership, policy development, and interagency collaboration, with readiness for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, public administration, emergency management, or related field.
• Ten years of progressively responsible law-enforcement experience.
• At least five years in a supervisory or command-level role.
• Current certification by LASOPST or eligibility for immediate reciprocity.
• Knowledge of Clery Act, Title IX coordination, and FERPA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Direct all University Police Department operations including patrol, investigations, emergency management, crime prevention, and parking enforcement.
• Develop and enforce departmental policies, general orders, strategic priorities, and performance standards.
• Oversee budgets, staffing plans, and resources; advise senior leadership on campus safety and risk trends.
• Promote constitutional policing, accountability, and professional standards across the department.
• Coordinate with Human Resources and other offices on compliance and incident response.
• Lead emergency management, continuity planning, and crisis response efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Integrity

Accountability

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, public administration, emergency management, or related field

Master's degree in criminal justice, public administration, homeland security, emergency management, or related discipline

Job description

Southern University at New Orleans seeks a Chief of Police to provide executive leadership, strategic direction, and administrative oversight of the SU NOLA Police Department. The Chief will direct patrol, investigations, communications, emergency management, crime prevention, and Clery compliance to ensure a safe campus environment in alignment with university missions.

The role requires a strong track record in leadership, policy development, and interagency collaboration, with readiness for