Sergeant

State of North Carolina•Wake County, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sergeant is a law enforcement supervisor with the NC State Highway Patrol Division of State Capitol Police. The position protects North Carolina state buildings, grounds, employees, and visitors by enforcing state laws and regulations within assigned jurisdictional boundaries, responding to calls for service within the State Government Complex, and investigating 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; reviews investigations and reports; and ensures compliance with legal and agency requirements. 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.

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 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 providing clear direction and maintaining accurate documentation.
Ability to apply conflict resolution and mediation skills to workplace and operational issues.
Ability to analyze problems, exercise sound judgment, and resolve issues through informal communication and established procedures.
External applicants recommended for hire must successfully pass a criminal background investigation, medical screening, and drug screening test.

Nice To Haves

Four or more years of 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 for effective response.
Oversee responses to criminal incidents, public safety threats, demonstrations, dignitary protection details, and other high-risk events, 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.
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.