Sergeant

Company: Winston-Salem State University

Job Location: Winston-Salem, 27110

Category: Police and Public Safety

Type: Full-Time

Primary Purpose of the Position:

Note: WSSU campus police is awarding a minimum bonus of $5,000 to attract highly effective law enforcement professionals. This bonus will be awarded after individuals complete the field training officer program, including all certification requirements set forth by North Carolina Training and Standards.

Additionally, a second bonus of up to $3,500 may be awarded at the end of year two.

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.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education:

Management will also consider candidates whose education and experience align with the qualifications for Police Supervisor II and Police Supervisor III, as outlined below:

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 police 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.

Special Instructions Summary:

Please Note: A criminal background check will be conducted on candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment.

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and T&E requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be competed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered.

Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position.

Your application for the position will not be complete until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of applying for a position.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at OHR@wssu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodation in the application and interview process, please call 336-750-2834.