Port Patrol Lieutenant — Maritime Security Leader

Port of New Orleans; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Port of New Orleans is seeking a Police Lieutenant to lead Patrol Services with a focus on public safety, maritime security, and community partnerships. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, decision-making, communication, and incident management abilities while supervising Sergeants and officers in dynamic, high-pressure environments.

The role requires directing patrol operations, coordinating with federal and local agencies (e.g., U.S.

Qualifications

• Four years of law enforcement experience.
• Substitutions allowed: 30 semester hours = 1 year of experience; max 60 semester hours = 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Direct patrol operations and enforce 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.

Skills

Law enforcement

Police leadership

Job description

Port of New Orleans is seeking a Police Lieutenant to lead Patrol Services with a focus on public safety, maritime security, and community partnerships. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, decision-making, communication, and incident management abilities while supervising Sergeants and officers in dynamic, high-pressure environments.

The role requires directing patrol operations, coordinating with federal and local agencies (e.g., U.S.