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Senior Police Supervisor I

NC Central University

life insurance, flexible benefit account, paid holidays, sick time, tuition assistance, 401(k), 403(b)

United States, North Carolina, Durham

1801 Fayetteville Street (Show on map)

Sep 16, 2026

Posting Details

Position Information

Position/Classification Title	801001: Police / Public Safety Supervisor, Senior/Lieutenant (I, II, III)
Working Title	Senior Police Supervisor I
Position Number	602050
FLSA	Non-Exempt
Appointment Type	Permanent - Full Time
Tenure Track	No
FTE	1 = 40 hours/week, 12 months
If time limited, duration date
Department Hiring Range	The salary is competitive and will be determined based on the candidate's educational background, relevant experience, qualifications, and demonstrated expertise.
EEO-1 Category	Professionals
SOC Code	33-1012 - First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

Position Overview

Be an Eagle - Where Purpose Takes Flight!	Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University ( NCCU), we are more than an institution-we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as 'The City of Medicine,' NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress. Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement. An opportunity awaits you at NCCU, where your purpose can take flight. Visit NCCU.edu.
Employee Benefits	Employee Benefits available to NCCU permanent employees include the following and more: Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave Community Service Leave NC State - Health Benefits NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more 11-12 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 and more.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit	The North Carolina Central University Police Department is open 24 hours a day and the campus is patrolled, 365 days a year by sworn police officers and security officers. The primary objective of the University Police Department is to provide a safe and secure environment within which students, faculty, and staff can live, learn, and work. The University Police Department enforces all applicable federal, state, and local laws. The department is organized with up to 35 sworn law enforcement officers, 16 security officers, and 9 administrative staff (e.g., telecommunicators, civilian administrative support, etc.). All sworn officers are professionally trained and must be certified by the state of North Carolina to have the same authority and right to bear arms and arrest as any law enforcement officer in the State of North Carolina. The department provides a full range of police services, including, but not limited to, investigating all crimes committed in and around its jurisdiction, making arrests, providing crime prevention/community services programs, enforcing traffic laws, and maintaining crowd control and safety for campus special events. Campus security and safety is realized through an active partnership involving officers, students, faculty, staff and the community. The department also maintains a close partnership with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies in implementing and coordinating campus law enforcement operations. The University Police Department continues to review and upgrade, as needed, its standards, equipment and training of personnel that includes incorporating knowledge of the University's overarching mission, as a historically black university, and the role of diverse cultural sensitivity towards its students, constituents, and surrounding community.
Primary Purpose of Position	The primary purpose of this position is to provide supervisory law enforcement work. This position has the full power of arrest; the position has law enforcement authority ranging from traffic control to criminal investigations within a limited geographic jurisdiction. Work involves supervising a unit of officers; evaluating the positions evaluate appropriateness of officer responses; designating assignments; directing needed resources; and interpreting laws, ordinances, and department policies and procedures. Other duties, but not limited to, 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.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Working knowledge of emergency communications center operations and the coordination of law enforcement communications and emergency response activities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Knowledge of leadership and management principles, with the ability to effectively supervise, guide, and support departmental personnel. Ability to conduct criminal and civil investigations and appropriately document investigative findings. Ability to conduct roll-call inspections and briefings to communicate assignments, operational priorities, safety information, and departmental updates to personnel. Ability to enforce applicable traffic and parking regulations within the assigned jurisdiction. Ability to assign and coordinate overtime details to ensure adequate staffing levels and appropriate coverage for departmental operations and special events. Ability to prepare duty schedules and post assignments based on operational needs, staffing requirements, and departmental priorities. Ability to identify, investigate, and recommend appropriate corrective action related to internal affairs investigations and employee conduct concerns. Ability to plan, coordinate, and manage large campus events, including assessing public safety needs, coordinating personnel, and ensuring appropriate law enforcement coverage. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while exercising sound judgment and taking initiative to complete projects and assignments. Ability to learn, interpret, and analyze complex information and use critical thinking skills to make informed and timely decisions. Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion in problem-solving, particularly in high-pressure or sensitive situations. Ability to plan, prioritize, organize, and manage workflow while effectively balancing multiple assignments and competing priorities. Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and other nontraditional hours, as required to support law enforcement operations. Strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to assess information, identify trends, and support effective operational decision-making. Excellent written and oral communication skills, including strong editing and documentation abilities. Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively, professionally, and diplomatically with a diverse range of individuals in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.
Minimum Education/Experience	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. Current certification from NC CJETSC as a commissioned police officer or certification eligible within an agency specified timeframe.
Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation	N/A
Pre-Employment Requirement	Pre-Employment Requirements: 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 or those seeking National Guard Preference must attach as NG23A 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 background checks, and education/license verification prior to employment. North Carolina Central 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer	Consistent with the policy of the State of North Carolina, North Carolina Central University ( NCCU) reaffirms that it has been, and will continue to be, the policy of this University to be an equal opportunity employer. North Carolina Central University is committed to providing educational opportunities and prohibits discrimination against students, applicants, employees, or visitors based on race, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Any individual alleging discrimination based on sexual orientation cannot grieve beyond the University's internal grievance process. In keeping with this policy, and to further the principle of equal opportunity, all other personnel matters such as recruitment, selection, hiring, promotion, compensation, performance appraisal, disciplinary actions, benefits, transfers, separations, reduction in force, grievance procedures, company-sponsored training, education, tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs will also continue to be administered in accordance with this policy.
Work Location	Fully On-site (dedicated office at Duty Station)

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

Function

Knowledge - Technical