Police Sergeant
About The Position
The main purpose of the Police Sergeant and the University Police department is to protect and serve the students, faculty, staff, and visitors of UNC Asheville through law enforcement and crime prevention. The Police Sergeant must possess knowledge and skills in the following areas: patrol operations, investigations, leadership and supervision, community policing, and communications skills. In addition to upholding local, state, and federal laws, the Police Sergeant will respond to and investigate crimes and accidents as needed, as well as perform administrative tasks, provide training, and perform other specialized roles as designated by the department. The Police Sergeant will serve as a supervisor and will lead supervision within the University Police department. This includes managing schedules to ensure growth and adequate staffing, reinforcing established work expectations, providing officer and scene management guidance, directing resources in support of department goals, evaluating performance, conducting shift briefings, reviewing reports completed during a shift, interpreting laws and policies, line and equipment inspections, and conducting yearly officer performance evaluations. In the absence of command staff, the Police Sergeant will serve as the acting Commander. The Sergeant is responsible for general call response and police duties during their regularly assigned shift. This position description outlines the duties and responsibilities applicable to the Police Supervisor I, II, III. Designation as Police Supervisor I, II, III will be assessed based on overall experience, education, and certifications.
Requirements
- Police Supervisor I: A minimum of an associate degree (or 60 hours of college credit) and 4 years of sworn law enforcement officer experience. 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 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.
- Leadership skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication
- The ability to function under significant pressure or in times of crisis
- Proficiency to receive and maintain confidential information
- Experience in understanding and addressing the interests and needs within a highly diverse environment, including demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, faculty, and community partners that are built on confidence and trust.
Nice To Haves
- Possession of current NC CJETSC as a commissioned police officer.
- A bachelor's degree or higher.
- Six years of campus law enforcement experience or School Resource Officer.
- Five or more years as a law enforcement officer with experience and training in police supervision.
- Experience working in a higher education environment.
- Computer skills including proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software. Familiarity with University and law enforcement technology to include DCI, NCIC, eWarrants, eDiscovery, CJLEADS, Maxient, Banner, records management systems, security camera systems, etc.
- Knowledge of the Clery Act.
Responsibilities
- Upholding local, state, and federal laws
- Respond to and investigate crimes and accidents
- Perform administrative tasks
- Provide training
- Serve as a supervisor
- Lead supervision within the University Police department
- Managing schedules to ensure growth and adequate staffing
- Reinforcing established work expectations
- Providing officer and scene management guidance
- Directing resources in support of department goals
- Evaluating performance
- Conducting shift briefings
- Reviewing reports completed during a shift
- Interpreting laws and policies
- Line and equipment inspections
- Conducting yearly officer performance evaluations
- Serve as the acting Commander in the absence of command staff
- Responsible for general call response and police duties during their regularly assigned shift
Benefits
- FREE Tuition to officers seeking to continue their education at any University in the UNC System
- 10% Night shift differential pay
- Fixed (non-rotating) Shifts (day, night, and split shifts) - staff will be assigned to a shift based on departmental needs
- Uniform, boots, and equipment provided by the Agency
- Extensive training available for advancement/promotion
- Individual and family health plans
- Paid holiday (96 hours), sick (96 hours), and vacation (192 hours) annually
- State retirement, 401k plan, and law enforcement retirement
- Other incentives available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Associate degree
