Sergeant
About The Position
The Sergeant is a law enforcement supervisor with the State Capitol Police, a division of the NC State Highway Patrol. The position is responsible for protecting North Carolina state buildings, grounds, employees, and visitors. It enforces state laws and regulations within assigned jurisdictional boundaries, responds to calls for service within the State Government Complex, and investigates criminal offenses involving state property and personnel. The role supervises sworn personnel and coordinates law enforcement and security operations. It oversees responses to criminal incidents, public safety threats, demonstrations, dignitary protection details, and other high-risk events, and ensures investigations, evidence handling, reports, and other documentation comply with applicable legal and agency requirements. The position provides operational updates to command staff. The typical schedule may include Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; modified-Dupont 12-hour shifts; and nights, weekends, and holidays. External applicants recommended for the position must successfully pass a criminal background investigation, medical screening, and drug screening test.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED and three years of experience in law enforcement work, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.
- Advanced knowledge of criminal and traffic laws and the ability to ensure consistent enforcement by subordinate personnel.
- Knowledge of standard law enforcement equipment, including proper care, maintenance, and safe use.
- Ability to establish performance expectations, evaluate employee performance, and assess squad effectiveness against established standards.
- Ability to supervise and direct personnel in patrol operations, traffic enforcement, and criminal investigations.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to provide clear direction and maintain accurate documentation.
- Ability to apply conflict resolution and mediation skills to address workplace and operational issues.
- Ability to analyze problems, exercise sound judgment, and resolve issues through informal communication and established procedures.
Nice To Haves
- Full-time, sworn law enforcement experience with a recognized law enforcement agency in North Carolina.
Responsibilities
- Supervise sworn personnel, assign and evaluate work, ensure compliance with laws and agency policies, address performance concerns, and promote accountability.
- Coordinate daily law enforcement and security operations, prioritize calls for service, deploy personnel, and manage resources to ensure effective response.
- Oversee responses to criminal incidents, public safety threats, demonstrations, dignitary protection details, and other high-risk events while ensuring scene security and interagency coordination.
- Review misdemeanor and felony investigations for compliance with statutory, constitutional, and agency requirements; ensure proper evidence handling and documentation.
- Review and approve reports, complete required documentation, and provide timely operational updates to command staff.
- Protect state buildings, grounds, employees, and visitors; enforce state laws and regulations within assigned jurisdictional boundaries; respond to calls for service within the State Government Complex; and investigate criminal offenses involving state property and personnel.
Benefits
- Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care.
- Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
