Sergeant

State of North Carolina • Wake County, NC

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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. When the superior officer is absent, the Sergeant assumes complete supervisory duties for the operating unit.

The role coordinates agency accreditation, training, evidence management, officer certification and training compliance, and personnel administration. It also involves working with command staff, agency personnel, external agencies, regulatory organizations, and other stakeholders to address operational and compliance needs.

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.
• External applicants recommended for the position 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 service with a creditable North Carolina agency.
• Certification as a NCJA General Instructor.
• 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 applicable 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.
• Sound judgment, initiative, and accountability, and ability to work independently while maintaining appropriate communication with supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of officers and oversee daily operations as a first-line supervisor over Public Safety Officer positions.
• Assume complete supervisory duties for the operating unit in the absence of the superior officer.
• Assist with maintaining compliance with applicable CALEA standards; coordinate documentation, assessments, and policy reviews; and ensure personnel understand and meet accreditation requirements.
• Coordinate agency training activities, track required training, maintain training records, monitor compliance, arrange training opportunities, and support employees and supervisors with training-related needs.
• Oversee the secure receipt, storage, tracking, auditing, documentation, and disposition of evidence and property, ensuring chain of custody and compliance with applicable policies, laws, and standards.
• Serve as the agency liaison to the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission, coordinating officer certification, training compliance, required documentation, and recordkeeping.
• Assist with personnel administration, including applying North Carolina State Human Resources policies and procedures, maintaining employee documentation, supporting personnel and performance-related 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 duties are completed accurately and on time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED