Job Details
Position Number: 013665
Functional Title: Senior Police Supervisor I
Position Type: Law Enforcement Officers
Position Eclass: LN-EHRA LEO Non-Exempt
University Information:
Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North…
Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:
The main purpose of the UNC Greensboro Police Officer position is to protect and serve the students, faculty, staff and visitors of University of North Carolina Greensboro through law enforcement and crime prevention. Our officers and employees are highly trained and dedicated individuals whose personal mission is to make sure campus community’s experience at UNCG is not only memorable and successful, but also safe. We are counting on everyone to not only take responsible for their own safety but the safety of others. The police department offers these and other programs to help our Spartans achieve a safe and secure community.
Position Summary:
Positions in this banded class direct public safety operations for a University campus or State agency. Employees are responsible for the administration of law enforcement divisions and/or law enforcement auxiliary service units such as patrol, criminal investigation, K-9 units, telecommunication, accreditation, and crime prevention education/outreach. Duties include but are not limited to developing policy and procedures, planning and organizing operations, managing budget development and related resource allocation, and maintaining appropriate relationships with local and State law enforcement agencies and the media. Typically reports directly to the Division Commander or Assistant Chief of Police depending on the department’s organizational structure. Work performed in this career band differs from the Public Safety Supervisor since it involves oversight of multiple units, and a higher level of authority.
Senior Police Supervisor: Positions at this level typically lead a uniform patrol shift or squad or serve in a supervisory capacity in criminal investigations in a plainclothes assignment. May also serve in a supervisory capacity in other specialized units outside uniform patrol or criminal investigations at the discretion of the agency head.
Minimum Qualifications:
A minimum of a bachelors degree or greater and 6 years of sworn law enforcement officer experience or an associates 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. Current certification from NC CJETSC as a commissioned police officer or certification eligible within an agency specified timeframe.
Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates:
MUST HAVE VALID DRIVERS LICENSE
Preferred Qualifications:
Candidate must be at least 20 years of age at time of appointment; candidate must meet physical and psychological requirements of the North Carolina Criminal Education and Standards Commission, which includes a physical exam, medical exam, psychological exam, and drug test. In addition, the UNC Greensboro Police department requires candidates to possess a valid North Carolina Driver’s License; pass an in-depth background investigation, which includes driver’s history and criminal history with no felony convictions, psychological testing, drug screening, and physical. Must successfully complete the university’s orientation course and a twelve-week department field training program during probationary period; must satisfactorily complete the state mandated probationary period. The selected candidate must possess the ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing and deal with the public and representatives of the criminal justice system in a professional manner. The candidate(s) for this position will be considered an ‘ESSENTIAL’ Emergency Duty Employee. This means that the position is one that is necessary to ensure University operations continue uninterrupted during periods of adverse weather and/or other emergency situations, including those that require the University to close. As such the employee in this position will be required to report to work according to their usual schedule, or upon notification to report outside of their usual work schedule.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Candidate must meet physical and psychological requirements of the North Carolina Criminal Education and Standards Commission, which includes a physical exam, psychological exam, and drug test.
- Ability to subdue resisting suspects and effect forcible arrest
- Ability to defend oneself
- Ability to operate law enforcement vehicle
- Pursue fleeing suspects
- Perform searches of people and buildings
- Exercise independent judgement
- Apply appropriate use of force options
- Comprehend legal documents (i.e., citations, affidavits, and warrants)
- Command emergency personnel at accidents, emergencies, and disasters
- Willing to workday and night shift assignments
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Coordinator and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.
Recruitment Range:
$88,844-$99,949
Org #-Department:
Public Safety & Police - 57001
Job Open Date:
09/11/2026
For Best Consideration Date:
09/14/2026
Job Close Date:
09/25/2026
Open Until Filled:
No
FTE:
1.000
Type of Appointment:
Permanent
Number of Months per Year:
12
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Percentage Of Time:
40
Key Responsibility:
Leadership and Supervision
Essential Tasks:
The Patrol Lieutenant provides direct supervision and leadership to four Patrol Sergeants and their assigned squads, ensuring that each team is properly staffed, equipped, and operationally prepared to deliver effective police services. The Lieutenant monitors patrol activity, response times, proactive enforcement efforts, and community engagement initiatives to ensure consistency in performance and service across all shifts. Through the strategic allocation of personnel and resources, the Lieutenant coordinates operations between squads, addresses emerging issues, and maintains operational continuity throughout the division. This position also serves as the command-level decision maker during patrol operations, critical incidents, special events, and other significant situations requiring leadership, coordination, and sound judgment
Percentage Of Time:
25
Key Responsibility:
Personnel Development & Performance Management
Essential Tasks:
The Patrol Lieutenant is responsible for the professional development, supervision, and performance management of Patrol Sergeants and their assigned personnel. The position provides coaching and mentorship to Sergeants in the areas of leadership, accountability, decision-making, and supervisory effectiveness while evaluating performance and providing corrective guidance when necessary. The Lieutenant works to prepare Sergeants for future promotional and leadership opportunities by fostering professional growth and developing organizational competencies. In addition, the Lieutenant oversees personnel management functions within the Patrol Division, including conducting or reviewing performance evaluations, addressing employee concerns, providing counseling and performance coaching, recommending disciplinary action when appropriate, and ensuring accountability for departmental standards and expectations. The position monitors attendance, scheduling, staffing levels, leave utilization, and overtime expenditures to maintain operational readiness and effective workforce management. The Lieutenant also participates in onboarding efforts while promoting consistency in expectations, operational standards, and organizational culture across all patrol squads to ensure a unified, professional, and effective approach.
Percentage Of Time:
25
Key Responsibility:
Compliance and Operations
Essential Tasks:
The Patrol Lieutenant is responsible for analyzing operational performance and ensuring compliance with departmental standards, laws, and accreditation requirements to promote effective, accountable, and data-driven policing. The position routinely reviews crime statistics, calls for service, officer activity, and other operational metrics to identify trends, evaluate patrol effectiveness, and develop deployment strategies that address emerging issues and community needs. Based on this analysis, the Lieutenant recommends operational improvements, briefs command staff on patrol-related concerns and trends, and assists in developing strategies to enhance public safety on campus. The Lieutenant also ensures that Sergeants and officers comply with departmental policies, state law, accreditation standards, and university requirements by reviewing use-of-force incidents, vehicle pursuits, complaints, arrests, and other critical reports. Through ongoing oversight and analysis, the Lieutenant evaluates trends that may create organizational liability, reveal training deficiencies, or require policy adjustments, while promoting operational accountability, procedural justice, and professional standards throughout the Patrol Division.
Percentage Of Time:
10
Key Responsibility:
Community Engagement & Campus Partnerships
Essential Tasks:
Build and maintain productive relationships with students, faculty, staff, and university stakeholders. Collaborate with departments such as Housing and Residence Life, Student Affairs, Title IX, Counseling and Psychological Services, and Emergency Management to address campus safety concerns and support university initiatives.
Physical Effort:
Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - O, Hand Movement-Grasping - F, Holding - F, Finger Dexterity - C, Vision-Skilled Trades - C, Reading - C, Writing - C, Eye-hand coordination - F, Vision-Measuring/Assembling at distance close to eye - O, Hearing - C, Talking - C, Standing - F, Sitting - F, Walking - C, Lifting-90 plus lbs. - F, Climbing-Stairs - C, Climbing-Ladders - F, Bending - C, Squatting - C, Crawling - F, Reaching - C
Work Environment:
Driving - Car/Truck - C, Driving - Standar/Automatic - C, Location - Trees - O, Location - Air vent - O, Location - Roof - O, Night/Dark - C, Extreme noise levels - O, Extreme temperatures - C, Inside - F, Outside - F, Ventilation ConditionsDust - O, Ventilation ConditionsFumes - O, Ventilation ConditionsChemicals - O, Ventilation ConditionsGases - O, Exposure to potential Hazardous Conditions - F, Chemical Spills - O, Gas Leaks - O, Infectious Bacteria - F, Acidic Harsh or Oily Substances - O, Use of Respirator - O, Electrical Hazards - O, Overtime - F
Organization
UNCG at a Glance
Founded in 1891, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is the largest and most diverse state university in the Piedmont Triad. Standing apart from other universities, the UNCG community is joined together by a shared value: We define excellence not only by the people we attract, but by the meaningful contributions they make.
With more than 19,400 students and 2,500 faculty and staff, UNCG is the largest state university in the Piedmont Triad and has an annual economic impact of more than $1 billion. The campus has grown to include 30 residence halls and 30 academic buildings on 210 acres.
UNCG takes pride in being a learner-centered public research university. The College of Arts & Sciences and seven professional schools offer 79 undergraduate majors, 65 master's programs and 30 doctoral programs.
The university holds two classifications from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, as a “research university with high research activity” and for “community engagement” in curriculum, outreach and partnerships. More than $35 million in grants and contracts for research and creative activity are awarded to faculty members annually. Among the most prominent of UNCG's research initiatives are the Gateway University Research Park and the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering. Both are partnerships with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
Globalization of the curriculum has expanded opportunities for international education, through new programs such as the UNC Exchange Program and the Lloyd International Honors College. In addition, innovative signature programs such as Building Entrepreneurial Learning for Life (BELL), Communication Across the Curriculum, Undergraduate Research and Freshman Seminars enhance the student experience.
As a cultural leader, UNCG offers concerts, lectures, dance and theater performances, exhibitions at the internationally known Weatherspoon Art Museum and readings by nationally known authors. In athletics, Spartan teams compete in nine women's and nine men's sports in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. With ethnic minority students making up 26 percent of the student body, UNCG is the most diverse of the UNC system's historically white campuses.
Although much has changed, some things remain the same. The university motto — “Service” — continues to be a guiding principle put into practice through all aspects of university life.
UNCG Schools and College of Arts & Sciences
The University's Academic Affairs Division consists of seven academic schools, the College of Arts & Sciences, the Graduate School and the Lloyd International Honors College. The names below are the ones currently in use. In some cases, the names have changed since the academic units were founded. The schools and their dates of establishment are: Graduate School 1921-22; College of Arts & Sciences 1969, Lloyd International Honors College 2005, Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering 2007, Joseph M. Bryan School of Business & Economics 1969, School of Education 1921, School of Health and Human Sciences 2011, School of Music, Theatre and Dance 2010, and School of Nursing 1966.
Achievements & Accolades
UNCG is garnering national attention and awards for its challenging academic programs, supportive environment and engaged community. Take a look at some of our latest accomplishments and meaningful contributions on campus, in the community and around the globe. Curious about more accolades, achievements, our student body, faculty and staff excellence and other signs of our success? Find out more at UNCG Now: http://newsandfeatures.uncg.edu/.
Challenging Academic Programs
UNCG’s slate of online programs has earned a top 10 ranking for affordability from BestColleges.com.
Supportive Environment
Engaged Community
Careers at UNCG
UNCG is committed to the creation of an inclusive, collaborative and responsive university by attracting, retaining and developing a diverse community of talented individuals in support of the university's mission.
Company info
Website: https://spartantalent.uncg.edu/
Telephone: 336-334-5009
Location: 723 Kenilworth Street
Greensboro
NC
27402
United States
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