Police Captain

Wake Technical Community College

$96K — $120K *
Cary, NC 27513In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • State certification as a North Carolina sworn law enforcement officer
  • Ten years of law enforcement experience in administration and patrol
  • Supervisory experience overseeing over 25 sworn and civilian personnel
  • Intermediate computer skills, especially with Microsoft products
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong ability to maintain confidentiality

Responsibilities

  • Assist Chief in daily leadership and oversight of the police department
  • Oversee Clery Act Reporting and annual security statistics
  • Take command of the department in the Chief's absence
  • Manage recruitment, training, and background checks for new hires
  • Oversee maintenance and operability of the Video Surveillance system
  • Ensure operability of the Informacast Mass Notification system and conduct monthly tests
  • Review construction plans to ensure compliance with safety requirements

Benefits

  • State Health Plan
  • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Disability Plan
  • NC Retirement Plan
  • Leave (including Vacation, Sick, FMLA, Civil and Military)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Education Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
Full Job Description
Salary: $96,204.00 - $120,276.00 Annually
Location : Southern Wake Campus
Job Type: Full-time, Annual
Job Number: 07253
*DIVISION*: Executive Vice President
*DEPARTMENT*: Campus Police & Security Services
Opening Date: 07/09/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt

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Position Description

The Captain will assist the chief in day-to-day leadership of the police department. This position will assist in oversight of both the patrol and the administrative divisions of the department and will assume command of the department when the chief is absent.

Most postings are open for a limited time, depending upon the number of applications received. When the stated closing date is "Continuous", please apply immediately. The position may close without notice.
Responsibilities and Duties (*Essential Functions)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.

*Assist Chief in providing day to day oversight of the police department

*Oversees the Clery Act Reporting Requirements, Statistics and Annual Security Reporting

*Assumes command responsibility for the department in the Chief's absence

*Oversees recruiting, training, background investigations of new hires along with submitting appropriate documentation to NC Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Division

*Oversees the Video Surveillance system, working collaboratively with the IT department, to maintain the system, ensure its operability and assist with obtaining any video footage pertaining to open investigations

*Oversees the Informacast Mass Notification system to ensure its operability in the event of emergencies at Wake Tech and test system monthly.

*Evaluates updates and new technology for the Informacast Mass Notification system utilized at Wake Tech.

Assist the chief with review of construction/blueprint layout so fall new construction projects at Wake Tech.

Meets with all project managers to ensure uniformity of life safety requirements across all of WTCC campuses to include video camera layout, door access and locking, and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) concepts.

Oversees and updates policy and procedures with guidance from NC Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards

Ensures policies are updated in compliance with any new General Statutes or changes to the existing General Statutes of the State of NC
Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Intermediate computer skills, particularly with Microsoft products
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a working knowledge of grammar, punctuation and spelling
Ability to perform normal duties with minimal supervision
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree
Must hold state certification and be a North Carolina sworn law enforcement officer
Ten years of experience as a law enforcement officer with experience in both administration and patrol duties or field experience
Experience supervising a large employee group of sworn and civilian personnel (over 25 individuals)
Must possess a valid North Carolina license and have no record of arrest for major offenses, and no felony convictions

Preferences:

Master's Degree preferably in Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, or related field

Working knowledge of higher education mass communication systems

Working knowledge of video surveillance and recording devices

Detective experience, family violence, youth services

Experience working with juveniles or young adults
Essential Personnel:
Yes

Benefits at a Glance

Wake Technical Community College provides a comprehensive, affordable insurance and benefits program. We are continuously investigating new benefit offerings that are responsive to the needs of our annual** employees. Click here for more information.
  • State Health Plan
  • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Health Care Exchange Notice
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Additional Supplemental Insurances
  • Disability Plan
  • NC Retirement Plan
  • Leave (Vacation, Sick, FMLA, Civil and Military, Community Service, Education, and Voluntary Shared)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Prior State Service Verification
  • Supplemental Retirement Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Education Benefits
  • College Savings Program
  • State Employees' Credit Union
  • State Employees Association of NC (SEANC)
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Identity Theft Insurance
For further information, please contact 919-866-7890.

**Please note: Most temporary (part-time or full-time) employees do not earn benefits.
01

Do you have at least ten years of experience as a law enforcement officer with experience in both administration and patrol duties or field experience?
  • Yes
  • No

02

Do you have experience supervising a large employee group of sworn and civilian personnel (over 25 individuals)? If so, briefly describe.
Required Question

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