Police Lieutenant

Xavier University of Louisiana; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Xavier University of Louisiana Police Department in New Orleans seeks a University Police Lieutenant to supervise, plan, coordinate, and oversee patrol, investigations, administrative functions, and special assignments. The Lieutenant serves as the responsible official in absence of the Associate Director and provides leadership to personnel.

The role supports campus safety, enforces laws and policies, manages shifts, and collaborates on training and threat assessment.

Qualifications

• Several years of law enforcement experience, preferably in a university or campus setting.
• Must meet Louisiana Peace Officer Standards and Training requirements for a Special Police Commission.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license and maintain a clean driving record.
• Must pass a comprehensive criminal background investigation.
• Must demonstrate exemplary integrity, ethical decision-making, professionalism, and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, evaluate, and provide guidance to subordinate personnel.
• Direct and advise personnel in the enforcement of criminal laws, university policies, departmental procedures, and public safety regulations.
• Oversee patrol shift operations, staffing schedules, special assignments, and details.
• Respond to calls for service, critical incidents, and other campus safety concerns as appropriate.
• Ensure personnel compliance with departmental policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Prepare, review, and submit complete, concise reports and documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Policy & procedures knowledge

Communication

Criminal law knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Xavier University of Louisiana Police Department

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana

Department: Office of Campus Police

Work Hours: Varies

Posting Number: S023P

Xavier University of Louisiana is accepting applications for the position of University Police Lieutenant.

The University Police Lieutenant is responsible for supervising, planning, coordinating, and overseeing the activities and operations of personnel assigned to patrol, investigations, administrative functions, special assignments, and other public safety operations. This position provides direct leadership to subordinate personnel and serves as the responsible official in charge in the absence of the Associate Director of Public Safety/Deputy Chief of Police.

The Lieutenant plays an important role in maintaining a safe and secure campus environment for students, faculty, staff, visitors, and the Xavier community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise, train, evaluate, and provide guidance to subordinate personnel.
• Direct and advise personnel in the enforcement of criminal laws, university policies, departmental procedures, and public safety regulations.
• Oversee patrol shift operations, staffing schedules, special assignments, and details.
• Respond to calls for service, critical incidents, and other campus safety concerns as appropriate.
• Ensure personnel compliance with departmental policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Prepare, review, and submit complete, concise, and accurate reports, records, and documentation.
• Maintain effective communication and positive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, visitors, the public, and outside law enforcement agencies.
• Collaborate with the Associate Director of Public Safety/Deputy Chief of Police on training activities and operational needs.
• Command and help mitigate threatening incidents or events occurring on university-owned property.
• Support compliance efforts related to campus safety, including Clery Act, Title IX, and threat assessment responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Several years of law enforcement experience, preferably in a university or campus setting.
• Must meet Louisiana Peace Officer Standards and Training requirements for a Special Police Commission.
• Must possess a valid state motor vehicle driver’s license and maintain a clean driving record.
• Must pass a comprehensive criminal background investigation.
• Must demonstrate exemplary integrity, ethical decision-making, professionalism, and sound judgment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing a diverse workforce is highly desirable.
• Prior supervisory or command-level law enforcement experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

The ideal candidate should have knowledge of criminal law, case law, legal codes, court procedures, government regulations, juvenile procedures, due process, effective policing practices, public safety operations, and campus security issues.

Candidates should also possess strong organizational, analytical, critical-thinking, decision-making, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. The ability to remain professional, composed, and effective during stressful or hostile situations is essential.

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other computer software programs used for reports and documentation is required.

About Xavier University of Louisiana:

Founded in 1925 by Saint Katharine Drexel and the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, Xavier University of Louisiana is Catholic and historically Black. Located in New Orleans, Xavier’s ultimate purpose is to contribute to the promotion of a more just and humane society by preparing students to assume roles of leadership and service in a global society.

Application Requirements:

Applicants should submit the following documents online:

• Resume
• Letter of recommendation
• Contact information for three references

Optional documents may include transcripts.

Xavier University of Louisiana is an AA/EOE employer.