General Function

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction to the campus police department.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop Central Piedmont police officers and police support staff.
• Assist in developing and implementing policies, procedures, and best practices for safety and security on all Central Piedmont campuses and centers.
• Manage the department’s budget, resources, and equipment.
• The enforcement of laws, regulations, and college policies on all Central Piedmont campuses and centers.
• Help with crime prevention, investigation, and resolution.
• Help coordinate emergency response planning and preparedness, including drills and training.
• Collaborate with local law enforcement and emergency services.
• Build positive relationships with students, faculty, and staff.
• Promote community-oriented policing and transparency within the department.
• Assist with conducting safety awareness programs and initiatives.
• Serve as a liaison between the police department and the Executive Director of College Security & Public Safety.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including Clery Act reporting.
• Prepare and submit required reports and documentation to college administration and regulatory agencies.
• Maintain accurate records of incidents, investigations, and departmental activities.

Minimum Requirements and Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Certification as a law enforcement officer in the state of North Carolina; Basic Law Enforcement Training (NCBLET).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse campus populations.

Preferred Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in higher education or campus law enforcement.
• Advanced law enforcement training (i.e., FBI National Academy).
• Familiarity with Title IX, Clery Act, and other relevant regulations and statutes.
• Strong knowledge of campus public safety issues, emergency management and response, and security and law enforcement best practices.

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Worker Characteristics:

• Knowledge of police/law enforcement procedures and techniques.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Ability to make appropriate judgment in responding to emergency situations.
• Sound and dependable leadership under pressure and during emergency situations.

Working Conditions:

• Must be available for on-call duty and emergency response as needed.
• Requires a combination of office work and active fieldwork, including walking and standing for extended periods.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule inclusive of days, nights, weekends, and holidays, to include extended hours.
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
• Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
• Moderate physical activity; requires handling of average-weight objects, standing or walking for extended periods of time in less-than-optimal terrain and weather conditions, and other related activities.