Chief of Police

Salary: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 Monthly
Location : Shreveport, LA
Job Type: Unclassified
Job Number: SUSLA 221155
Department: Southern University-Shreveport
Opening Date: 05/14/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


About this Job
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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For further information about this vacancy contact:

LaToya M. Wilson

Southern University at Shreveport

3050 Martin Luther King Jr Drive

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Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or an associate degree and experience that yields the required knowledge, skills and abilities in security management
• Current Louisiana Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification OR eligible for Out-of-State transfer; transfer POST requirements must be satisfied within one year
• Minimum 10 years exemplary law enforcement experience as a licensed peace officer
• Minimum 3 years supervisory and management experience
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in safety and security management
• Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to hire and manage appropriate police/security staff and maintain a 24/7 operation
• Demonstrated customer service skills and the ability to work effectively with people
• Demonstrated ability and skills to conduct investigations that include problem solving, data collection, establishing relevant facts and drawing valid conclusions
• Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate, current and coherent security logs
• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and multitask with minimal supervision
• Ability to be detail-oriented
• Demonstrated skills in working with computers, Microsoft Office Suite, Internet resources, security cameras and other equipment routinely used by security personnel
• A strong commitment to and passion for the mission of the comprehensive community college
• Commitment to staff diversity, learning and development
• Eligibility for a Louisiana Driver's License

Job Specification


Reporting to the Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administration, the Chief of Police provides leadership, strategic direction and management for the effective administration of the police department for a multi-campus institution. The Chief of Police is responsible for maintaining the security and safety of Southern University - Shreveport property, facilities, employees, students and visitors. The Chief shall coordinate effective programs that include all aspects of campus safety, traffic management on university property, fire prevention, emergency management, and associated training programs.

Job Duties and Other Information

• Manages and supervises police/security personnel - conducts and coordinates on-going police/security training and evaluation
• Organizes, directs and evaluates all departmental activities including strategic planning, budgeting, maintaining accurate records of criminal incidents, accidents, safety problems and vehicle registration
• Responsible for overseeing emergency management initiatives and maintains effective communication with the campus community as it relates to campus security and safety issues and provides timely resources and educational programs to improve campus security and safety awareness (includes coordinating regular drills: fire, weather-related, safety, etc.)
• Maintains appropriate relationships with City, County and State law enforcement agencies, fire and EMS personnel
• Liaison with external law enforcement and emergency service entities such as the police and fire departments; and participation in investigations of civil and criminal cases as required by law and the college
• Ability to interact effectively with diverse populations in a positive and empowering manner; strong written, verbal, and group communication skills; organizational and management skills including budget management, strategic planning, evaluation and assessment, time management, marketing, statistical analysis; and problem solving
• Participates in the development of annual police budget; monitors and tracks division expenses; identify alternative funding streams for the department
• Provides direction for the safety and security
• Areas of emphasis may include planning and implementing effective safety procedures, management of hazardous chemicals, monitoring of interior and exterior facilities and daily operational procedures of college police division
• Evening and weekend work and overnight travel maybe required

Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.