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Senior Police Supervisor I

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

We sometimes have multiple positions available within the Public Safety organizational unit. You are encouraged to apply to each. Your application will receive consideration for comparable positions within the Public Safety organizational unit. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted. Positions 007522 and 004357.

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. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A&T State University permanent employees include the following and more:

  • Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
  • Community Service Leave
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC – Health Benefits
  • NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
  • Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Campus Recreation Center Discount
  • University Bookstore Discount

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Individuals will receive a $1,500 educational supplement with a Bachelors Degree or a $3000 educational supplement with a Masters Degree.

Posting Details

Classification Information

Classification Type EHRA
Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position
We sometimes have multiple positions available within the Public Safety organizational unit. You are encouraged to apply to each. Your application will receive consideration for comparable positions within the Public Safety organizational unit. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted. Positions 007522 and 004357.

This is 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 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.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The primary mission of Police and Public Safety is to provide a safe and secure environment supporting the University’s pursuit of research and academic excellence. Our highly dedicated law enforcement professionals continually strive to reduce crime, accidents and loss of property through investigative processes and effective community partnerships.
Minimum Requirements
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.

Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
Required License or Certification
Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)
Position Information

Working Title Senior Police Supervisor I
Position Number 004357
Recruitment Salary Range $73,397 - $83,000
FLSA Non-Exempt
Appointment Type Permanent - Full-time
Tenure Track No
FTE
If Time Limited, Appointment Length
Organizational Division Asst VC Bus & Fin/Police Administration
Organizational Location VC for Business & Finance
Organizational Unit Operations - Patrol Division
Posting Detail Information

Posting Number EPA2046
Open Date 01/18/2024
Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled
Open Until Filled Yes
Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search
Date Position Available 1/18/2024
Special Instructions to Applicant
We sometimes have multiple positions available within the Public Safety organizational unit. You are encouraged to apply to each. Your application will receive consideration for comparable positions within the Public Safety organizational unit. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted. Positions 007522 and 004357.

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. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A&T State University permanent employees include the following and more:

  • Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
  • Community Service Leave
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC – Health Benefits
  • NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
  • Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Campus Recreation Center Discount
  • University Bookstore Discount


This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Individuals will receive a $1,500 educational supplement with a Bachelors Degree or a $3000 educational supplement with a Masters Degree.
Quick Link https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/31514

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How many years of supervisory experience do you have in a sworn capacity?
    • None
    • Less than 3 years
    • 3 - 4 years
    • 4 - 5 years
    • 5 years or more
  2. * This position requires progressive leadership experience in a law enforcement roles. What was your highest rank you achieved in a law enforcement leadership role?
    • I've never served in a law enforcement leadership role in local or municipal government.
    • I have not reached the rank of Cpl.
    • I reached the rank of Sgt.
    • I reached the rank of Lt.
    • I reached the rank of Captain
    • I reached the rank of Major/ Assistant/ Deputy Chief
    • I reached the rank of Chief.
    • Other
  3. * Have you graduated from an executive law enforcement training program? If so, please list the name of the program and dates attended. If no, please type “NA”.

    (Open Ended Question)

  4. * What is the largest community population (or campus student and staff/faculty size) where you were a member of the command staff?
    • Under 3,000
    • 3,000-5,000
    • 5,001-10,000
    • 10,001-15,000
    • Greater than 15,000
  5. * Please indicate where you learned of this position:
    • North Carolina A&T State University website
    • University of North Carolina System website
    • Chronicle of Higher Education
    • InsideHigherEd.com
    • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
    • Indeed.com
    • Other
  6. If you indicated you learned of this employment opportunity from an “Other” source please advise where you learned of the position:

    (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Other Degree - Copy of transcripts
Optional Documents
  1. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214)
  2. Bachelor's Degree - Copy of transcripts
  3. Master's Degree - Copy of transcripts