Senior Police Supervisor I

Elizabeth City State University; Elizabeth City (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free tuition for UNC System officers

Individual and family health plans

State retirement, 401k plan

$5,000 SIGN -ON BONUS

Other incentives available

Job summary

Elizabeth City State University’s University Police Department is seeking a Sr. Police Supervisor I to lead the Patrol Division, supervise patrol officers and staff, and ensure safe campus operations through proactive leadership, policy enforcement, and effective case management.

This mid-level managerial role requires knowledge of NC law, investigator skills, shift planning, performance reviews, and collaboration with the campus community; the department operates 24/7 to protect students,

Qualifications

• Bachelor0</br>s degree or higher and 6 years sworn law enforcement experience or an associate degree and 8 years sworn law enforcement experience.
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience equivalent to a Police Sergeant or greater.
• Certification from NC CJETSC as a commissioned police officer or certification eligible for out-of-state lateral hires.
• Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer per NC standards or eligible for certification within one year.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all functions of the Police Patrol Division and supervise patrol officers and staff.
• Evaluate responses, assign tasks, and deploy resources to protect life and property.
• Know campus layouts, conduct self-initiated tasks, and respond to crime trends.
• Manage case follow-up and investigations with proper documentation.
• Conduct shift briefings, reviews of reports, and investigations; plan operations.
• Perform performance reviews, discipline, and administrative duties for the Chief of Police.

Skills

Case management

Prioritization

Resource planning

Internal affairs investigations

Investigations

Staff scheduling

Education needs

Written analysis

Policy interpretation

Policy development

Operations improvement

Education

Bachelor0</br>s degree or higher

Associate degree

Job description

Posting Details
Posting Summary
Position Number 6086-0000-000-957E
Classification Title Senior Police Supervisor I
Working Title Sr. Police Supervisor I
Division Office of the Chancellor
Department/Unit University Police
Section University Police (section)
Primary Purpose Of Organizational Unit
The primary purpose of this University Police Department is to enforce local, state laws,and to protect lives and university property; patrol the campus, to prevent crimes throughhigh visibility; to investigate crimes occurring on the campus and to respond toemergency situations.
Sworn officers within the police department have the powers and authority vested in peace officers as authorized by the General Statutes of North Carolina. Such powers and authorities are granted for the purpose of enforcing North Carolina state laws, 74G,preserving peace at the University, suppressing disturbances, preventing crimes, and apprehending offenders.
Description Of Work
The primary purpose of the Public Safety Supervisor/Police Lieutenant is to serve as a Mid-Level or Managerial Supervisor. This position will manage all functions of the Police Patrol Division, and be required to supervise patrol officers and all assigned staff. This positions evaluates the appropriateness responses, designates assignments, directs needed resources, interprets laws, ordinances, and departmental policies and procedures. This position will be required to know the campus environment which includes: street layouts, building names and locations, how to detect and deter crimes before they occur, conduct periodic self initiated task to protect life and property, via the understanding of crime trends and activities. Identify and investigate suspicious individuals, incidents, and vehicles. The Police Lieutenant is expected to identify problems quickly and determine the appropriate actions. The Police Lieutenant will manage the deployment of uniformed officers to ensure the campus is regularly patrolled and safe and supervise the follow-up and investigation of reported crimes, ensuring that case management and investigative services are managed effectively. Understand when to properly detain and or arrest persons as required and transport same in accordance with policy, document said detentions and arrests before the end our their tour of duty. Conduct searches within legal and safety parameters. Interview victims, witnesses, and suspects during the preliminary investigation. Other duties include but are not limited to, orientation and training of new officers, inspections of officers. Conducting shift briefings, review of reports and investigation that occurred during a shift, activity coordination ,discipline, conducting performance reviews, operational planning, and other administrative duties as assigned by the Chief of Police. Any other duties assigned by the Chief of Police within the scope of the rank of a Police Lieutenant. The Elizabeth City University Police Department is open 24 hours a day and the campus is patrolled 365days per years by sworn law enforcement officers and property security officers. The primary objective of the Elizabeth City University Police Department is to provide a safe and secure environment where students, faculty, and staff can live, learn, and work. The safety and security of the campus is realized through an active partnership involving officers, students, faculty, staff and the community; the Police Lieutenant is instrumental in this through competent patrol leadership. The Elizabeth City State University Police Department continues to review and upgrade, as needed, its standards, equipment, and training of personnel. The desire is to continue incorporating knowledge of the university’s overreaching mission, as a historically black university, and the role of diverse cultural sensitivity towards its students, constituents, and surrounding community.
Law Enforcement Officer Incentives Include

• FREE Tuition to officers seeking to continue their education at any University in the UNC System
• Individual and family health plans
• State retirement, 401k plan, and law enforcement retirement
• $5,000 SIGN -ON BONUS
• Other incentives available

Competencies/Knowledge Skills, And Abilities Required In This Position

• Knowledge of steps in process to follow up case assignments.
• Ability to determine case priority level.
• Ability to develop and maintain a plan to confirm accountability, condition and officer proficiency with squad and individual equipment.
• Ability to identify, investigate, and recommend corrective action for internal affair investigations.
• Ability to obtain resources to assist with investigations as needed.
• Understanding of standards to schedule staff to respond to crime trends.
• Ability to identify educational needs of staff; ability to teach or instruct others.
• Ability to research and prepare written analysis of comprehensive issues and prepare and conduct presentations.
• Ability to disseminate, interpret and explain policy and procedures.
• Ability to research and write operational policy and procedures.
• Ability to improve operations and streamline work processes.

Minimum Training And Experience
A minimum of a bachelors 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 equivilent to a Police Sergeant or greater. Certification from NC CJETSC as a commissioned police officer or certification eligible for out-of-state lateral hires.
License Or Certification Required By Statute Or Regulation
Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission or the ability to achieve certification within one year of employment.
Management Preferences
Position Recruitment Range
Position Category Staff
Position Status Permanent Full Time
FLSA Non Exempt
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number EHRA00612P
Job Open Date 08/14/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
EHRA OSHR Statement
This position is Exempt from the State Human Resources Act.
AA/EEO Statement
Elizabeth City State University is an Aff… The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.
Background Check Statement
Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University’s receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.
Eligibility for Employment
You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. Elizabeth City State University State University is an Equal Opportunity and Aff…