Sergeant

State of North Carolina•417 N. Salisbury Street Wake, NC

2d•$61,275 - $95,130

About The Position

The North Carolina State Capitol Police Sergeant is a first-line supervisor over Public Safety Officer positions. The Sergeant leads a team of officers, oversees daily operations, and helps ensure the safety and security of state employees, officials, and the public. In the absence of the superior officer, the Public Safety Supervisor assumes complete supervisory duties for the operating unit. The position coordinates responsibilities involving CALEA accreditation, agency training, evidence management, criminal justice training and standards, and human resources administration. It communicates and collaborates with command staff, agency personnel, external agencies, regulatory organizations, and other stakeholders to address compliance and operational concerns and complete required duties.

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.
Ability to demonstrate sound judgment, initiative, and accountability; work independently while maintaining appropriate communication with supervisors; and communicate and collaborate effectively with relevant personnel and stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of CALEA accreditation standards, compliance requirements, policy review, and documentation processes.
Experience coordinating employee training, professional development, training records, and compliance tracking.
Knowledge of North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission requirements for officer certification, training, recordkeeping, and compliance.
Familiarity with North Carolina State Human Resources policies and procedures related to employee performance, leave, conduct, workplace expectations, and personnel administration.
Knowledge of evidence management, including intake, storage, security, chain of custody, audits, disposition, and compliance with policies and laws.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in managing records, deadlines, audits, compliance requirements, and competing responsibilities.
Effective communication and collaboration with agency personnel, command staff, external agencies, regulatory organizations, and other stakeholders.
Sworn law enforcement service from a creditable agency in North Carolina.
Certification as a NCJA General Instructor.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of officers and oversee daily operations as a first-line supervisor of Public Safety Officer positions.
Assume complete supervisory duties for the operating unit in the absence of the superior officer.
Assist with CALEA accreditation by maintaining compliance, coordinating documentation, conducting assessments and policy reviews, and ensuring personnel understand accreditation requirements.
Coordinate agency training, track required training, maintain records, monitor compliance, arrange training opportunities, and support supervisors and employees with training-related needs.
Oversee the secure receipt, storage, tracking, auditing, documentation, and disposition of evidence and property, including proper chain of custody.
Serve as the agency liaison to the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission, coordinating officer certification, training compliance, documentation, and recordkeeping.
Assist with personnel administration by applying North Carolina State Human Resources policies and procedures, maintaining employee documentation, supporting personnel and performance processes, and coordinating with agency leadership and human resources personnel.
Coordinate assigned responsibilities across functional areas, communicate with command staff and stakeholders, identify compliance and operational concerns, recommend solutions, and ensure timely and accurate completion of duties.