Police Lieutenant

At LSU Health Shreveport, our mission is to advance health professions through excellence in education, research, and service. We expect only the best. We’re looking for a **Police Lieutenant** to join our **University Police Department**. The Police Lieutenant is a highly responsible police supervisory position in which the incumbent shall be in direct command of Police Officer 1's, Police Officer 2's, Police Officer 3's, and Police Sergeants assigned to a particular uniform police shift. The Police Lieutenant is the shift supervisor of this large department and is responsible for all training and conduct for all shift officers. Regular attendance is required to perform the functions of this position. Incumbent will maintain a customer-oriented awareness in acknowledging and responding to needs as they occur to assure that customer satisfaction is met at all times. The Police Lieutenant shall receive supervision and direction from a Police Captain or a supervisor of a higher rank. If you **ARE COMMITTED** to **COURTESY** AND **EXCELLENCE** and to the philosophy of community policing, this could be the opportunity for you! AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES: - **Acting Decisively:** The ability to make timely, confident decisions using sound reason. - **Acting with Ethics and Integrity:** The ability to make choices that reflect ethical standards, integrity and honesty, regardless of circumstances or personal benefit. - **Influencing Others:** The ability to shape, guide, or alter the thoughts, behaviors, attitudes, or decisions of others. Four years of law enforcement experience. EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will substitute for one year of the required experience. The maximum substitution allowed is 60 semester hours which substitutes for two years of experience. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants 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. An applicant who has been convicted of a felony or who is under indictment on a felony charge will be disqualified until relief from the disabilities imposed by state and federal laws is granted.The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found [here.](https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=169620) Job Duties: - Supervise and lead police officers engaged in patrol operations, law enforcement, emergency response, crime prevention, and public safety services. - Respond to and manage complex or high-priority incidents, including serious criminal investigations and emergency response activities. - Oversee the department's building CCTV and access system, ensuring equipment is functioning properly and implementing corrective measures. - Evaluate the performance of assigned personnel through inspections, coaching, and oversight of officers, vehicles, equipment, and daily operations. - Review and approve reports prepared by subordinate officers and ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures. - Maintain required POST certification and perform other related duties as assigned. Position-Specific Details: **Appointment Type:** Job Appointment PER 3717/ PSN 00024991 **Full-time position** How To Apply: **No Civil Service test score** is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. \* Information to support your eligibility for the positio…