Chief of Police

New Orleans, LA
Tulane University Police Department

Position Summary:
The Chief of Police is responsible for providing public safety and related security services to the Tulane University community and manages all administrative, personnel, and financial responsibilities for a comprehensive 24-hour/365 days-a-year department with 90 full-time commissioned officers and 40 security officers, with a $9.0 million annual budget.
Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in police science, law enforcement, criminal justice, public administration or a closely or related field.
  • 10 years federal, state, municipal, and/or university police experience, including five years command staff experience.
  • Demonstrated command and management experience in law enforcement administration.
  • Extensive training and experience in community policing.
  • Significant experience in evaluation and assessment of law enforcement policies and procedures.

Preferred Requirements:

  • Master’s Degree or higher in policy science, law enforcement, criminal justice, public administration or a closely or related field.
  • Experience in planning and supervising VIP visits including dignitary protection.
  • Experience with CALEA Accreditation.
  • Louisiana POST certified.