Police Supervisor - 2814

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check.
An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable).
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice.
Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.
UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin.
UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.
Position Details Position Information Division Finance and Administration Department Police & Public Safety Working Title Police Supervisor - 2814 Vacancy Type Instructional, Research and Information Technology Min T/E Requirements Police Supervisor A minimum of an associate degree (or 60 hours of college credit) and 4 years of sworn law enforcement officer experience.
Current certification from NC CJETSC as a commissioned police officer or certification eligible within an agency specified timeframe.
Police Supervisor II 3 years of experience as a Police Supervisor with the agency.
At the discretion of the campus hiring authority, documented service as a sworn law enforcement officer at a substantially equivalent classification (rank) may be accepted for lateral hires from outside agencies.
Current certification from NC CJETSC as a commissioned police officer or certification eligible within an agency specified timeframe.
Police Supervisor III 6 years of experience as a Police Supervisor with the agency.
At the discretion of the campus hiring authority, documented service as a sworn law enforcement officer at a substantially equivalent classification (rank) may be accepted for lateral hires from outside agencies.
Current certification from NC CJETSC as a commissioned police officer or certification eligible within an agency specified timeframe.
FTE 1 Salary Range Commensurate upon Education and Experience Hiring Range Commensurate upon Education and Experience Position # 2814 FLSA Status Non-Exempt Months per year 12 Primary Purpose of Organization Unit The University of North Carolina Pembroke is a public institution of higher education, established for the general purposes of educational, research and community services.
The UNCP Police Department exists as a support unit of the University for the purpose of establishing and maintaining an atmosphere in which people can go safely learn, live, work, and visit.
The University community promotes a climate that encourages freedom of expression and social experimentation.
The Department strives to safeguard this climate, while conducting law enforcement activities in a manner that provides a positive learning experience, whenever possible.
The Department is the University’s primary law enforcement agency.
The Department performs law enforcement and security related services for the campus community.
Primary Purpose of Position The primary purpose of this position is to perform first-line supervisory law enforcement work in a university campus or other state facility setting.
The employee in this position will serve as a Police Supervisor (Sergeant) and will serve in a supervisory capacity in a uniform patrol assignment or a senior criminal investigator in an investigative assignment.
With full powers of arrest, the employee in this position will enforce the laws of the state and the United States government.
The employee will have law enforcement authority ranging from traffic control to criminal investigations within a specific geographic jurisdiction associate with state property.
Work involves supervision and/or management of a unit of officers or other departmental personnel in their responses to routine calls, emergencies, and other law enforcement services provided.
Sergeants evaluate appropriateness of officer responses; designate assignments; direct resources; and interpret laws, ordinances and department policies and procedures.
Duties may include orientation and training of officers, inspection of officers and/or other departmental personnel on a shift, conduct pre-shift briefings, review all reports and investigations completed during a shift, coordinate officer activity, administer discipline, conduct performance reviews, provide input concerning operational planning, serve as the incident commander for incidents and events, conduct and assign crime prevention and community engagement programs, complete required documentation, conduct primary and follow up investigations, and conduct other duties, as assigned.
Job Description Assist with scheduling work assignments.
Makes day-to-day police assignments as required by the needs of the service.
Helps to coordinate the in-service training requirements for UNCP Police Department.
Reviews/approve a variety of reports and records including officer’s daily roster, reports of investigation, field reports, alcohol related reports and vehicle maintenance logs.
Assist citizens with such matters as locked or stalled vehicles, crime prevention, traffic safety, etc.
Gives assistance and information as appropriate.
Exercises general supervision over police officers and other staff assigned.
Assigns officers to enforce traffic law and university parking ordinances and completes all required reports.
Investigates traffic accidents including controlling traffic in the area, safeguards damaged property, gives first aid to injured persons.
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Uniform Citations or university parking tickets as appropriate.
Assists students, faculty, staff and visitors by giving information, making facilities available for approved activities, assisting stranded motorists and provides safety escorts.
Provides first responder care to victims of accidents or sudden illnesses pending the arrival of professional medical personnel.
Helps to coordinates the activities for fire training and promotes various community policing practices.
Attends training exercises and classes related to the field such as: supervisory related, emergency response training, communication skills enhancement, public relations, university policies and procedures and other classes as required by the Director of Police and Public Safety or the North Carolina Justice and Standards Commission to maintain certification as a law enforcement officer.
Helps to coordinate security and protection to visitors on campus, coordinates and directs the activities of outside law enforcement agencies, emergency personnel and other agencies that may be called in to assist in special situations (sporting events, etc.
) Maintains communications with all local law enforcement agencies, emergency agencies and organizations and the general public through established electronic devices.
Sergeants serve as shift supervisors and work in conjunction with the Lieutenant in managing and directing shift operations.
General responsibilities include providing assistance with managing and directing general patrol duties and traffic management functions; directing and managing operations of the department; conducting, directing and managing investigations as assigned; guiding police officers in community policing functions, as well as delivering and directing the delivery of crime prevention and community policing programs, including assisting Field Training; communicating effectively through interpersonal interactions and written documentation; directing and ensuring compliance of departmental practices and university policies/procedures; serving as shift supervisor in the absence of the Lieutenant.
Additional responsibilities include responding to calls for service, enforcing state laws and university regulations and other general policing responsibilities.
Sergeants report directly to the Lieutenant, working in conjunction with the Lieutenant as a shift supervisor in meeting the day-to-day operational requirements of the shift.
Sergeants assume full supervisor responsibilities with additional primary responsibilities in the areas of community policing and investigations.
Sergeants also have significant crime prevention/programming and investigative responsibilities, which may be coordinated with Department Investigator.
Effectively manage and direct general patrol duties and traffic management responsibilities.
Direct and ensure compliance of departmental practices and university policies/procedures.
Demonstrate the ability to account for and maximize the use of equipment.
Communicate effectively through interpersonal interactions and written documentation.
In addition to traditional policing and supervisory responsibilities, Sergeants have additional responsibilities related to community policing and crime prevention.
Sergeants work closely with resident students and Residence Life staff to identify community concerns and implement solutions to improve the quality of campus life.
Sergeants are often the highest ranking officer on duty and, consequently, are responsible for making decisions that will impact university operations and influence public opinion.
Sergeants have the additional responsibilities of supervising police officers and ensuring continuity of university operations outside of normal business hours.
This position is Mandatory Personnel: Employees whose presence has been determined to be mandatory to University operations during certain types of adverse weather or emergency events.
Management Preference Current certification as a law enforcement officer by the NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission or the NC Sheriff’s Education and Training Commission, at least 4 years of sworn law enforcement experience, and an associate degree or 60 hours of college credit.
Law enforcement experience in a higher education setting, Field Training Officer, First Line Supervisor and Crisis Intervention certifications.
Lic or Certification required by statute or regulation N.
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Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Certification.
Valid, Current NC Driver’s License required.
Posting Information Job Opening Date 08/08/2023 Job Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Posting Category Managerial/Non-Faculty Professional Posting Number EPA00825 Special Instructions to Applicants This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check.
An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable).
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice.
Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.
UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin.
UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.