Police Lieutenant (Harbor Police Department)

About This Role

This leadership opportunity is for an experienced law enforcement leader to serve as a Police Lieutenant within Patrol Services, with a strong commitment to public safety, maritime security, personnel development, and community partnerships. The role suits an individual who 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• Four years of law enforcement experience
• Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will substitute for one year of the required experience (maximum substitution allowed is 60 semester hours for two years of experience)
• 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
• Applicants convicted of a felony or under indictment on a felony charge will be disqualified until relief from the disabilities imposed by state and federal laws is granted

Benefits

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life insurance options
• Long Term Disability Plan
• State of Louisiana LASERS state pension program