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Sergeant

Winston Salem State University

Salary commensurate with education and experience

United States, North Carolina, Winston-Salem

601 South Martin Luther King Junior Drive (Show on map)

Sep 05, 2025

Sergeant

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated, or Justice involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for Which they may be qualified.

Please Note: A criminal background check will be conducted on the 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 completed 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 completed 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

Position Details

Classification Information

Position Classification Title	Police Supervisor I
FLSA	Non-Exempt
Position Class	P1301

Position Overview

Position Summary

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 the 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.

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.

Position Information

Position Number	071244
Working Position Title	Sergeant
Building and Room No.	Patricia D Norris Public Safety Building
Appointment Type	Permanent Full-Time
If Time Limited.	No
Appointment Length.	N/A

Requirements and Preferences

Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies	All - Emergency and Pandemic on site
Normal Work Schedule	12- HOUR/ ROTATING SHIFTS
Department Required Skills	A minimum of an associate degree (or 60 hours of college credit) and 4 years of sworn law enforcement officer experience. Current certification from NC CJETSC as a commissioned police officer or certification eligible within an agency specified timeframe.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education	A total of 6 years of sworn law enforcement officer experience is preferred. 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.
Required License or Certification	Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission.
Valid US Driver's License	Yes
Commercial Driver's License Required	No
Physical Required	Yes
List any other medical/drug tests required

Posting Details

Internal Posting Only	No
Time Limited Position	No
Appointment Length	12 months
Salary	Salary commensurate with education and experience
Open Date	09/05/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions Summary	Our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated, or Justice involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for Which they may be qualified. Please Note: A criminal background check will be conducted on the 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 completed 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 completed 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

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Are you currently certified as a Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with the provision of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission?
- Yes
- NO
Are you currently working as a Law Enforcement Officer? If so, where?

(Open Ended Question)
Are you currently certified or eligible for immediate certification in accordance with the provisions of NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission as a law enforcement officer?
- Yes
- NO
Please indicate how many years of experience you have as a certified Law Enforcement Officer?
- None
- Less than 1 years
- 1-2 years
- 2-3 years
- 3-4 years
- 4 years or more
Out of State Applicants Only - If you have attended a Law Enforcement Academy from an accredited institution or certified Basic Law Enforcement Course, are you able to provide proof of completion?
- Yes
- NO
If you are out of state and are not currently working as a sworn Law Enforcement Officer, when will your commission expire? Please explain how long you have been out of a sworn Law Enforcement position.

(Open Ended Question)
Please indicate your years of law enforcement employment in a supervisory capacity.
- None
- Less than 3 years
- 3-4 years
- 4-5 years
- 5 years or more
Out of State Applicants Only - Do you have a Law Enforcement Commission equivalent to a NC Training and Standards Commission?
- Yes
- NO
If you are not currently working as a Law Enforcement Officer, when will your commission expire?

(Open Ended Question)
If you answered yes to the previous question, please advise on who is currently holding your certification.

(Open Ended Question)
How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Public Job Posting
- Internal Job Posting
- Agency Referral
- Advertisement/Publication
- Personal Referral
- Website
- Other

Applicant Document

Required Documents

Resume
Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214)
Unofficial Transcript