Chief of Police

State of Louisiana; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern University at Shreveport seeks a Chief of Police to provide leadership and strategic direction for campus safety across multiple campuses. You will oversee police/security personnel, conduct training, and coordinate safety programs.

Reporting to the Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administration, you will manage budgeting, maintain records, liaise with local agencies, and ensure 24/7 operation with strong customer service and community relations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or an associate degree with relevant security management experience.
• Current Louisiana POST certification or eligible for Out-of-State transfer; transfer within one year.
• Minimum 10 years exemplary law enforcement experience as a licensed peace officer.
• Minimum 3 years supervisory and management experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in safety and security management.
• Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills.
• Ability to hire and manage police/security staff and maintain a 24/7 operation.
• Demonstrated customer service skills and the ability to work effectively with people.
• Demonstrated ability and skills to conduct investigations that include problem solving, data collection, establishing relevant facts and drawing valid conclusions.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate, current and coherent security logs.
• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and multitask with minimal supervision.
• Ability to be detail-oriented.
• Demonstrated skills in working with computers, Microsoft Office Suite, Internet resources, security cameras and other equipment routinely used by security personnel.
• A strong commitment to and passion for the mission of the comprehensive community college.
• Commitment to staff diversity, learning and development.
• Eligibility for a Louisiana Driver's License

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and strategic direction for campus police department.
• Coordinate effective programs including campus safety, traffic management, fire prevention, emergency management and training.
• Manage police/security personnel and conduct ongoing training and evaluation.
• Oversee departmental activities including budgeting, records of incidents, safety problems and vehicle registration.
• Maintain relationships with City, County and State law enforcement, fire and EMS personnel.
• Liaise with external law enforcement and emergency service entities; participate in investigations as required.
• Interact with diverse populations; strong written, verbal, and group communication; manage budgets and planning.
• Develop annual police budget and monitor division expenses; identify funding sources.
• Provide direction for safety and security and plan safety procedures and drills.
• Oversee daily operations of college police division; coordinating evening and weekend shifts and travel as needed.

Skills

Security management

Leadership

Investigations

Customer service

Communication skills

Budget management

Time management

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Data collection

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Computer skills

Security cameras

Education

Bachelor's degree or Associate degree in security management

POST certification or eligible for Out-of-State transfer

Job description

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

For further information about this vacancy contact:

LaToya M. Wilson

Southern University at Shreveport

3050 Martin Luther King Jr Drive

318.670.9246

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or an associate degree and experience that yields the required knowledge, skills and abilities in security management
• Current Louisiana Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification OR eligible for Out-of-State transfer; transfer POST requirements must be satisfied within one year
• Minimum 10 years exemplary law enforcement experience as a licensed peace officer
• Minimum 3 years supervisory and management experience
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in safety and security management
• Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to hire and manage appropriate police/security staff and maintain a 24/7 operation
• Demonstrated customer service skills and the ability to work effectively with people
• Demonstrated ability and skills to conduct investigations that include problem solving, data collection, establishing relevant facts and drawing valid conclusions
• Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate, current and coherent security logs
• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and multitask with minimal supervision
• Ability to be detail-oriented
• Demonstrated skills in working with computers, Microsoft Office Suite, Internet resources, security cameras and other equipment routinely used by security personnel
• A strong commitment to and passion for the mission of the comprehensive community college
• Commitment to staff diversity, learning and development
• Eligibility for a Louisiana Driver's License

Reporting to the Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administration, the Chief of Police provides leadership, strategic direction and management for the effective administration of the police department for a multi-campus institution. The Chief of Police is responsible for maintaining the security and safety of Southern University - Shreveport property, facilities, employees, students and visitors. The Chief shall coordinate effective programs that include all aspects of campus safety, traffic management on university property, fire prevention, emergency management, and associated training programs.

• Manages and supervises police/security personnel - conducts and coordinates on-going police/security training and evaluation
• Organizes, directs and evaluates all departmental activities including strategic planning, budgeting, maintaining accurate records of criminal incidents, accidents, safety problems and vehicle registration
• Responsible for overseeing emergency management initiatives and maintains effective communication with the campus community as it relates to campus security and safety issues and provides timely resources and educational programs to improve campus security and safety awareness (includes coordinating regular drills: fire, weather-related, safety, etc.)
• Maintains appropriate relationships with City, County and State law enforcement agencies, fire and EMS personnel
• Liaison with external law enforcement and emergency service entities such as the police and fire departments; and participation in investigations of civil and criminal cases as required by law and the college
• Ability to interact effectively with diverse populations in a positive and empowering manner; strong written, verbal, and group communication skills; organizational and management skills including budget management, strategic planning, evaluation and assessment, time management, marketing, statistical analysis; and problem solving
• Participates in the development of annual police budget; monitors and tracks division expenses; identify alternative funding streams for the department
• Provides direction for the safety and security
• Areas of emphasis may include planning and implementing effective safety procedures, management of hazardous chemicals, monitoring of interior and exterior facilities and daily operational procedures of college police division
• Evening and weekend work and overnight travel maybe required