Sr. Police Supervisor I - 3211

University of North Carolina at Pembroke; Pembroke (NC); On-site; USD 73,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Pembroke seeks a Sr. Police Supervisor I to lead a division within Police & Public Safety. The role directs sworn and non-sworn personnel, ensuring daily operations meet department goals and policy standards.

The position requires NC BLET completion, CJET certification eligibility within 30 days, a Bachelor's degree or higher, and 6 years of sworn law enforcement experience with at least 3 years in a supervisory role. It includes command duties at events and potential EOC involvement.

Qualifications

• Completion of NC BLET and CJET Commission certification as commissioned officer or eligible within 30 days.
• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree or higher and six years sworn law enforcement experience.
• At least three years of supervisory experience at a Police Sergeant level or higher.
• Current NC law enforcement certification or eligibility; leadership training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily mid-level management and supervisory oversight to one division.
• Direct supervision to sworn police supervisors (Sergeants) and non-sworn staff.
• Manage daily operations of the assigned division and ensure goal attainment.
• Serve as event commander for special events and coordinate with EOC as needed.
• Represent the department at meetings and assist Chief/Assistant Chief as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Crisis management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Sr. Police Supervisor I - 3211

Division: Finance and Administration
Department: Police & Public Safety
Working Title: Lieutenant - 3211
Vacancy Type: Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)
Min T/E Requirements:
Completion of North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET)program; Current certification from NC Criminal Justice EducationTraining and Standards Commission as a commissioned police officeror certification eligible within 30 days. Minimum of Bachelor'sDegree or greater and six (6) years of sworn law enforcementexperience or an associate degree and eight (8) years of sworn lawenforcement experience. At least three (3) years of the experiencemust have been in a supervisory role equivalent to a PoliceSergeant or greater.
FTE: 1.0
Salary Range:
Hiring Range: $73,397 - $100,096
Position #: 3211
FLSA Status: Exempt
Months per Year: 12
Work Schedule:
Work Schedule Type:

Primary Purpose of Organization Unit:
The primary purpose of the Police & Public Safety Department isthe enforcement of laws and regulations established to providepolice protection and public safety operations to the lives andproperties associated with UNC Pembroke. In addition to theresponsibilities for law enforcement and public safety on thecampus, the department must also respond to mutual aid calls in theTown of Pembroke and Robeson County.

Primary Purpose of Position:
This position provides daily mid-level management and supervisoryoversight to one of the department's functional divisions. TheLieutenant may provide direct supervision to sworn policesupervisors (Sergeants) and non-sworn supervisors and personnel.The Lieutenant will be responsible for managing the dailyoperations of their assigned division and will be accountable forthe success of the division in accomplishing division goals andassigned tasks. The Lieutenant may be assigned supervisory ordirect duties related to the areas of patrol operations, securityoperations, special event security operations, investigations,evidence / property management, community policing activities,community engagement activities, crime prevention programming,training, communications, records management, Clery compliance,accreditation, grant management, equipment and logistics, parkingand traffic enforcement, and other operational or administrativefunctions. The Lieutenant will assume command duties in the absenceof the Chief of Police and the Assistant Chief of Police. TheLieutenant will act as a department representative on behalf of theChief of Police at meetings and events. The Lieutenant may serve inthe Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at the direction of the Chiefof Police. The Lieutenant will perform other duties as assigned bythe Chief of Police or Assistant Chief of Police.

Job Description:
The Lieutenant (Senior Police Supervisor) reports to the AssistantChief of Police (Police Commander). This position provides dailymid-level management and supervisory oversight to one of thedepartment's functional divisions. The Lieutenant may providedirect supervision to sworn police supervisors (Sergeants) andnon-sworn supervisors and personnel. The Lieutenant will beresponsible for managing the daily operations of their assigneddivision and will be accountable for the success of the division inaccomplishing division goals and assigned tasks. The Lieutenant maybe assigned supervisory or direct duties related to the areas ofpatrol operations, security operations, special event securityoperations, investigations, evidence / property management,community policing activities, community engagement activities,crime prevention programming, training, communications, recordsmanagement, Clery compliance, accreditation, grant management,equipment and logistics, parking and traffic enforcement, and otheroperational or administrative functions. The Lieutenant will assumecommand duties the absence of the Chief of Police and the AssistantChief of Police. The Lieutenant will act as a departmentrepresentative on behalf of the Chief of Police at meetings andevents. The Lieutenant may command special events, may serve in theEmergency Operations Center (EOC), or may act as a liaison to otherlaw enforcement or emergency service agencies at the direction ofthe Chief of Police. The Lieutenant will perform other duties asassigned by the Chief of Police or Assistant Chief of Police.
The Lieutenant will direct and lead subordinates in enforcing stateand federal laws and local campus ordinances and policies. TheLieutenant will direct and lead subordinate personnel to ensurethat actions taken are lawful and in compliance with departmentalpolicies. The Lieutenant will ensure that department resources areeffectively utilized, including personnel and equipment, to bestaccomplish the department's mission through conducting inspections,reviewing documentation, and making observations. The Lieutenantwill serve as the event commander for special events, to includecreating special event operations plans and on-site management ofthe event. The Lieutenant will supervise and evaluate direct reportpersonnel and ensure the appropriate supervision and evaluations ofindirect report subordinate personnel. The Lieutenant will beresponsible for assessing the training and career development needsof personnel assigned to their area of supervision and will beresponsible for the training and development of those personnel.The Lieutenant will establish work plans, conduct performanceevaluations, recommend and administer disciplinary actions,administer counseling, and provide coaching and mentoring tosubordinate personnel. The Lieutenant will effectively communicatewith others through written and verbal communication. TheLieutenant will assist in the development, revision, andadministration of departmental policies, procedures, and generalorders. The Lieutenant will serve in an assigned role in theselection and hiring process for new personnel and will make hiringrecommendations. The Lieutenant will support departmentalaccreditation efforts as required.
The Lieutenant will provide oversight to subordinate personnel bymaking personal observations of the personnel's work practices andperformance and by reviewing work products, such as reports,completed by subordinate personnel. The Lieutenant will preparecomplete, concise, and accurate reports. The Lieutenant will reviewsubordinates' reports and documentation to ensure that the reportsare complete, concise, accurate, and within departmental standards.The Lieutenant will ensure that subordinate supervisors areadequately and effectively reviewing reports for compliancestandards by acting as a second level quality control check. TheLieutenant will assist subordinate personnel with duties, whennecessary, such as in times of increased workload or due tostaffing shortages. The Lieutenant will perform the duties of acampus law enforcement officer, including but not limited toresponding to calls for service, conducting patrol duties,conducting investigations, completing reports, issuing citations,and making arrests. The Lieutenant will participate and coordinate,as required, in community-oriented policing programs andactivities.

This position is designated as Mandatory Personnel. Mandatory Employees are employees whose presence has been determined to be mandatory to University operations during certain types of adverse weather or emergency events.

Management Preference: Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice or closely related field and6 years of progressively responsible supervisory experience in aHigher Education setting with a campus law enforcement agency.Completion of law enforcement leadership training such as theSupervisor Leadership Institute through FBI LEEDA or leadership /supervisor training through another reputable organization.

Lic or Certifications Required by Statute or Regulation: NCLaw Enforcement Certification through the NC Criminal JusticeEducation and Training Standards Commission. Advanced LawEnforcement Certificate through the NC Criminal Justice Educationand Training Standards Commission upon hire or within 12 months ofhire is required.

Job Opening Date: 01/05/2026

Job Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Posting Category: Professional

Posting Number: EPA01081

Special Instructions to Applicants:
This position is subject to the successful completion of anemployment background check. An employment background checkincludes a criminal background check, employment verification,reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credithistory check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, allpersons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibilityto work in the United States and to complete the requiredemployment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employeesare paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution oftheir choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach acopy of their DD-214 as a part of the online applicationprocess.

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Universityprohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based ontheir status as protected veterans or individuals withdisabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individualsbased on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion,sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and nationalorigin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seekspriority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

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