Police Lieutenant; Harbor Police Department

The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) is a modern multimodal gateway for global commerce and an in-demand cruise port. Our competitive edge comes from our ability to deliver seamless, integrated logistics solutions between river, rail and road.

At the Port of New Orleans, our mission is to drive economic prosperity throughout our tri-parish jurisdiction:
Jefferson, Orleans and St. Bernard. We collaborate with state and local partners to ensure that we can continue to be a vital link to the world for businesses and consumers throughout Louisiana and beyond.

Advance your law enforcement career with this leadership opportunity to serve as a Police Lieutenant with Patrol Services. The ideal candidate is an experienced law enforcement leader with a strong commitment to public safety, maritime security, personnel development, and community partnerships. This individual 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.

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. The maximum substitution allowed is 60 semester hours which substitutes for two years of experience.

• 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.

• 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.

Appointment Type: Probational

Work Schedule: Day Shift, Night Shift, or Rotational

Port NOLA offers competitive benefits that prioritize safety, health and wellness for our employees. Employees have access to the following 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
• Deferred Compensation Plan (457 plan) with employer match
• Paid Louisiana State Holidays and paid Annual and Sick Leave
• Wellness Center located in the Port Administration Building
• Ship Shape Wellness Program

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.