What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Supervisor I position at UNC Charlotte?
The primary mission of Police and Public Safety is to provide a safe and secure environment supporting the University’s pursuit of research and academic excellence. Our highly dedicated law enforcement professionals continually strive to reduce crime, accidents and loss of property through investigative processes and effective community partnerships.
Primary Purpose of Position
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:
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.
- Providing input concerning operational planning.
Summary of Position Responsibilities
Minimum Education/Experience
- A minimum of an Associate Degree (or 60 hours of college credit) and four years of sworn law enforcement officer experience.
- Current certification from NC CJETSC as a commissioned police officer.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- A minimum of an Associate degree is preferred in conjunction with experience in the law enforcement field and or military service.
- 4 years of sworn law enforcement officer experience required with an additional 2 years of sworn law enforcement experience preferred.
Necessary Certifications/Licenses
- Valid Drivers License required for position
- Completion of the North Carolina Justice Academy Community Policing Certificate Program.
Preferred Certifications/Licenses
Special Notes to Applicants
- The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
- The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
- Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
- UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/
This recruitment is ongoing and will be used to fill positions as they become available, applicants only need to apply once to the PS1001 position during the active recruitment cycle.
If there is a document, you feel is relevant to this position that you would like reviewed with your resume and application you may upload it to the “Other Documents” section of the Applicant Documents.
Posting Open Date
04/18/2025
Posting Close Date
10/20/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Proposed Hire Date
12/08/2025
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Contact Information
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