Lieutenant

Winston Salem State University; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in North Carolina seeks a Lieutenant to oversee law enforcement operations on campus. The role includes managing officers, conducting briefings, and ensuring compliance with laws and policies. Candidates must have significant law enforcement experience, including supervisory roles. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to campus safety and security.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of sworn law enforcement experience or 8 years with an Associate degree.
• At least 3 years in a supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of sworn law enforcement officers.
• Conduct performance reviews and discipline officers.
• Evaluate situations and designate officer responses.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

Job description

Lieutenant

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please Note: A criminal background check will be conducted on candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment.

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and T&E requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be competed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered.

Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position.

Your application for the position will not be complete until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of applying for a position.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodation in the application and interview process, please call 336-750-2834

Position Details

Classification Information

Position Classification Title	Senior Police Supervisor II
FLSA	Non-Exempt
Position Class	P1402

Position Overview

Position Summary

This position involves first-line supervisory or managerial law enforcement work at a university campus or other state facility. With full powers of arrest, employees enforce the laws of the State and the United States Government. Employees have law enforcement authority ranging from traffic control to criminal investigations within a limited geographic jurisdiction. Work involves supervision and/or management of a unit of officers or other departmental personnel in their responses to routine calls, emergencies, and other law enforcement services provided. Employees evaluate the appropriateness of officer responses; designate assignments; direct needed resources; and interpret laws, ordinances, and Department policies and procedures. Duties may include orientation and training of officers, inspections of officers and/or other Departmental personnel on a shift, conducting pre-shift briefings, review of all reports and investigations accomplished during a shift, activity coordination, discipline, conducting performance reviews, and providing input concerning operational planning. Squad / Department Management Ability to identify issues, obtain relevant information, relate and compare data from different sources, and identify alternative solutions. Supervise a team of sworn law enforcement officers providing law enforcement services to the campus during their assigned shifts. Conduct pre-shift briefings, designate assignments, direct resources, review and approve all reports, coordinate team activities, conduct performance reviews and discipline officers, and provide input into Operations Division planning. Serves as Watch Commander with authority over all on-duty police and security personnel. Prioritize call response. Evaluate situations to determine the need for backup if the backup is not required by policy, and designate officers to respond. Advise officers on the appropriate handling of difficult cases. Makes requests for assistance from other police agencies. Knowledge - Technical Patrols identified target areas. Knows the campus environment, including street layouts, building names, and locations. Identifies suspicious persons and vehicles. Detects and deters crimes before they occur. Properly detains or arrests persons as required and transports same in accordance with policy. Documents detentions and arrests before going off duty using the appropriate forms. Uses proper subject control when needed and documents same using appropriate forms. Conducts searches within legal and safety parameters when required. Records facts and prepares reports. Collects evidence and documents and maintains the chain of custody. Listens to and utilizes citizen input to obtain information. Operates a police vehicle safely, effectively, and in compliance with policies and laws. Utilizes firearms, batons, handcuffs, OC spray, mobile video camera, vehicle computer, hand-held radio, and mobile data terminal effectively and in compliance with the policy. Completes incident reports within required time frames, providing detailed documentation as required, and ensuring appropriate information is included for Clery compliance. Communication Hold monthly supervisor meetings as needed. Ability to disseminate, interpret and explain policy and procedures. Respond promptly and appropriately to internal and external partners and stakeholders. Ability to present information to individuals or groups; ability to deliver presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience. Ability to convey information clearly and concisely to groups or individuals verbally or in writing to ensure they understand the information and the message. Ability to listen and respond appropriately to others. Organizational Awareness and Commitment Ability to understand the organization's mission, the function of the specific work unit, and how it works with other work units to serve the customer/client. Ability to understand the impact and implications of decisions on the community and other departments. Formulate and implements the policy for Patrol and Investigative Divisions. Review operational policy once a year. Monitor the performance of the division through reporting database. Performs inspections quarterly; monitors work efforts and outputs to determine if goals are met or adjustments are needed. Meet with shift supervisors daily to ensure that operational issues of the day are covered. Problem-Solving Ability to assist officers with difficult or unusual situations. Ability to analyze and resolve problems through informal discussions and formal procedures. Understanding of Police and Public Safety's mission, the function of the Operations Division, and how it works with other units in the Department and the University. Ability to understand the impact and implications of decisions on other University units and the community. Ability to recognize emerging issues and inform the chain of command.

Position Information

Patricia Norris Public Safety Building

Position Number	071237
Working Position Title	Lieutenant
Building and Room No.
Appointment Type	Permanent Full-Time
If Time Limited.	No
Appointment Length.	N/A

Requirements and Preferences

8:00am - 5:00pm /Rotating as needed/ Night coverage and rotation

Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies	All - Emergency and Pandemic on site
Normal Work Schedule
Department Required Skills	A minimum of a Bachelor's degree or greater and 6 years of sworn law enforcement officer experience or an Associate degree and 8 years of sworn law enforcement officer experience. At least 3 years of the experience requirement must have been in a supervisory role equivalent to a Police Sergeant or greater.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education	Eight years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience, five of which should have been supervisory in nature, in a police agency providing a full range of law enforcement services to the community. Advanced Law Enforcement Certification from Training and Standards Law Enforcement Executive Management Training. Experience in management of an emergency communications center. Experience in management of large events involving significant numbers of attendees Experience in management of large-scale emergency response. Broad knowledge of the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) process and guidelines. Significant experience in police administration, preferably in a university setting To be considered, the applicant must have received no disciplinary action during the past 18 months. Please note that North Carolina law does not recognize or have a reciprocal relationship with Federal law enforcement certification but recognizes and gives partial credit for military police (MP) training, receipt of an MP occupational specialty classification and performance of MP duties.
Required License or Certification	BLET Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer by the State of NC A valid North Carolina Driver's license or the ability to obtain one by start date Must meet physical and psychological requirements of the N.C. Criminal Justice Education and Training standards Commission, including satisfactory physical examination, psychological examination, and drug test. Must pass sworn law enforcement officer background investigation, including but not limited to driving record and criminal history.
Valid US Driver's License	Yes
Commercial Driver's License Required	No
Physical Required	Yes
List any other medical/drug tests required

Posting Details

Posting Details

12 months

Internal Posting Only	No
Time Limited Position	No
Appointment Length
Salary	Salary commensurate with education and experience
Open Date	05/14/2025
Close Date	06/25/2025
Open Until Filled	No
Special Instructions Summary	Please Note: A criminal background check will be conducted on candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and T&E requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be competed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered. Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position. Your application for the position will not be complete until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of applying for a position. If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodation in the application and interview process, please call 336-750-2834

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. 
   How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   
   
   
   • Public Job Posting
   
   
   • Internal Job Posting
   
   
   • Agency Referral
   
   
   • Advertisement/Publication
   
   
   • Personal Referral
   
   
   • Website
   
   
   • Other
   
   
   
   


2. 
   Are you currently certified as a Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with the provision of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission?
   
   
   
   • Yes
   
   
   • NO
   
   
   
   


3. 
   Are you currently working as a Law Enforcement Officer? If so, where?
   

   (Open Ended Question)

   
   


4. 
   Are you currently certified or eligible for immediate certification in accordance with the provisions of NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission as a law enforcement officer?
   
   
   
   • Yes
   
   
   • NO
   
   
   
   


5. 
   Please indicate how many years of experience you have as a certified Law Enforcement Officer?
   
   
   
   • None
   
   
   • Less than 1 years
   
   
   • 1-2 years
   
   
   • 2-3 years
   
   
   • 3-4 years
   
   
   • 4 years or more
   
   
   
   


6. 
   Out of State Applicants Only - If you have attended a Law Enforcement Academy from an accredited institution or certified Basic Law Enforcement Course, are you able to provide proof of completion?
   
   
   
   • Yes
   
   
   • NO
   
   
   
   


7. 
   If you are out of state and are not currently working as a sworn Law Enforcement Officer, when will your commission expire? Please explain how long you have been out of a sworn Law Enforcement position.
   

   (Open Ended Question)

   
   


8. 
   Please indicate your years of law enforcement employment in a supervisory capacity.
   
   
   
   • None
   
   
   • Less than 3 years
   
   
   • 3-4 years
   
   
   • 4-5 years
   
   
   • 5 years or more
   
   
   
   


9. 
   Out of State Applicants Only - Do you have a Law Enforcement Commission equivalent to a NC Training and Standards Commission?
   
   
   
   • Yes
   
   
   • NO
   
   
   
   


10. 
    If you are not currently working as a Law Enforcement Officer, when will your commission expire?
    

    (Open Ended Question)

    
    


11. 
    If you answered yes to the previous question, please advise on who is currently holding your certification.
    

    (Open Ended Question)

    
    


12. 
    Describe your supervisory experience.
    

    (Open Ended Question)

    
    


13. 
    1. Do you have five (5) years of progressively responsible managerial and supervisory experience? (Open Ended Question)
    

    (Open Ended Question)

    
    

Applicant Document

Required Documents

1. Resume


2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214)


2. Unofficial Transcript