"Police Sergeant"

UNC Overview

Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is nationally known for the quality of our student-centered teaching, mentoring of undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and striving to be an inclusive campus community.

UNC Asheville is committed to promoting diversity and a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and the ability to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds. The successful candidate is expected to foster an inclusive work culture where uniqueness of beliefs, backgrounds, talents, capabilities and ways of living are respected and welcomed.

Classification Title

Police Supervisor

Department

University Police

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

Months per Year

12 Months

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.

In addition to upholding local, state, and federal laws, the Police Sergeant will respond to and investigate crimes and accidents as needed, as well as perform administrative tasks, provide training, and perform other specialized roles as designated by the department.

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.

In the absence of command staff, the Police Sergeant will serve as the acting Commander. The Sergeant is responsible for general call response and police duties during their regularly assigned shift.

This position description outlines the duties and responsibilities applicable to the Police Supervisor I, II, III. Designation as Police Supervisor I, II, III will be assessed based on overall experience, education, and certifications.

Law Enforcement Supervisor Incentives Include

• FREE Tuition to officers seeking to continue their education at any University in the UNC System
• 10% Night shift differential pay
• Fixed (non-rotating) Shifts (day, night, and split shifts) – staff will be assigned to a shift based on departmental needs
• Uniform, boots, and equipment provided by the Agency
• Extensive training available for advancement/promotion
• Individual and family health plans
• Paid holiday (96 hours), sick (96 hours), and vacation (192 hours) annually
• State retirement, 401k plan, and law enforcement retirement
• Other incentives available

Minimum Education/Experience/Skill

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 within an agency specified timeframe.

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 within an agency specified timeframe.

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 within an agency specified timeframe.

Preferred Education/Experience/Skill

• 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.

Police Sergeants may be assigned to specialized operational areas of the Department, including patrol, special events, investigations, training, emergency management, logistics, community engagement, access control and infrastructure security. Operational areas may change depending on changes in organization structure and/or operational focus. Each Police Sergeant is expected to be able to learn whichever operational area is assigned as well as how that area interacts and impacts other operational areas.

Counsels employees on performance and areas for improvement. Makes recommendations for employee training, growth, and advancement. Supervises and monitors special events. Performs administrative and operational tasks. Completes internal incident and accident reports when necessary.

Serves as a designated field training Sergeant responsible for the overall coordination of the full training program for new officers, including review of the field training manual and assignment of personnel based on training needs.