Police Sergeant

Asheville, NC
University of North Carolina Asheville

Salary: $61,866-$92,801

Position Summary:

The main purpose of the Police Sergeant and the University Police department is to protect and serve the students, faculty, staff, and visitors of UNC Asheville through law enforcement and crime prevention. The Police Sergeant must possess knowledge and skills in the following areas: patrol operations, investigations, leadership and supervision, community policing, and communications skills.

The Police Sergeant will serve as a supervisor and will lead supervision within the University Police department. This includes managing schedules to ensure growth and adequate staffing, reinforcing established work expectations, providing officer and scene management guidance, directing resources in support of department goals, evaluating performance, conducting shift briefings, reviewing reports completed during a shift, interpreting laws and policies, line and equipment inspections, and conducting yearly officer performance evaluations.

Requirements:

  • Police Supervisor I: A minimum of an associate degree (or 60 hours of college credit) and 4 years of sworn law enforcement officer experience. Certification from NC CJETSC as a commissioned police officer or certification eligible for out of state lateral hires.
  • Police Supervisor II: 3 years of experience as a Police Supervisor with the agency. At the discretion of the campus hiring authority, documented service as a sworn law enforcement officer at a substantially equivalent classification (rank) may be accepted for lateral hires from outside agencies. Current certification from NC CJETSC as a commissioned officer or certification eligible for out of state lateral hires.
  • Police Supervisor III: 6 years of experience as a Police Supervisor with the agency. At the discretion of the campus hiring authority, documented service as a sworn law enforcement officer at a substantially equivalent classification (rank) may be accepted for lateral hires from outside agencies. Current certification from NC CJETSC as a commissioned police officer or certification eligible for out of state lateral hires.

Preferred Requirements:

  • Possession of current NC CJETSC as a commissioned police officer.
  • A bachelor’s degree or higher.
  • Six years of campus law enforcement experience or School Resource Officer.
  • Five or more years as a law enforcement officer with experience and training in police supervision.
  • Experience working in a higher education environment.
  • Computer skills including proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software. Familiarity with University and law enforcement technology to include DCI, NCIC, eWarrants, eDiscovery, CJLEADS, Maxient, Banner, records management systems, security camera systems, etc.
  • Knowledge of the Clery Act.