Police Lieutenant - Support Services

Salary: $69,160.00 - $103,688.00 Annually
Location : 132 Commerce St., Brevard, NC, NC
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Police
Division: Support Services
Opening Date: 11/02/2026
Closing Date: 11/10/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

Description
Eligibility: This opportunity is open only to current Lieutenants with the Brevard Police Department.

How to Apply: Interested Lieutenants should submit a memo directly to the Chief of Police that includes:

• Your interest in the position
• Your relevant qualifications and experience
• Why you should be considered for the assignment

Deadline: Memos must be received by 5:00 pm, on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
Compensation: The selected Lieutenant will receive a 5% increase calculated on their current hourly rate. The resulting rate will be converted to an annual salary based on 2,080 hours (40 hours per week). This position is classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is not eligible for overtime or compensatory time.
This position will direct, coordinate, and provide command-level oversight for the support, investigative, administrative, training, technology, equipment, and operational-readiness functions of the Police Department. Areas of responsibility include Criminal Investigations, evidence and property management, records, community services, field training, department training, law enforcement information systems, the reserve officer program, quartermaster operations, fleet management, and special-events planning. The employee directly supervises designated supervisors and program managers, including the Criminal Investigations Sergeant and Community Services Manager, and ensures assigned units operate effectively and in accordance with departmental policy and applicable Federal, State, and local laws. The position carries department-wide responsibility for programs affecting training, operational readiness, regulatory compliance, technology access, equipment accountability, and organizational risk, and requires considerable independent judgment, discretion, and initiative. Work involves frequent contact with employees, citizens, crime victims, attorneys, court officials, vendors, City departments, and outside agencies, and is performed under the direction of the Deputy Chief of Police and Chief of Police.
Examples of Duties
General Supervision and Administration

• Plans, organizes, coordinates, and evaluates assigned support, investigative, administrative, and operational programs.
• Directly supervises assigned supervisors, managers, sworn officers, civilian employees, reserve officers, and program coordinators; establishes priorities, performance expectations, and accountability measures.
• Coaches and counsels employees, addresses performance concerns, and provides significant input into employee evaluations and disciplinary matters.
• Reviews staffing, workloads, schedules, training, and equipment needs, and ensures coordination among Criminal Investigations, Patrol, Records, Evidence, Community Services, and Training.
• Identifies operational deficiencies and organizational risks and recommends changes in policy, procedure, staffing, equipment, or training.

Criminal Investigations and Community Services

• Provides command-level oversight of the Criminal Investigations Division through the Criminal Investigations Sergeant; supervises and evaluates the Sergeant and assists with staffing, resource allocation, and significant operational concerns.
• Coordinates with the District Attorney's Office, other law enforcement agencies, and City officials on major investigations or matters requiring executive-level involvement.
• Directly supervises the Community Services Manager and provides oversight of code enforcement, animal control, parking enforcement, and school crossing operations, including workloads, complaints, enforcement activity, and program effectiveness.
• Provides sworn support for community services matters requiring law enforcement authority, such as animal cruelty investigations and seizures.

Field Training and Department Training

• Provides command oversight of the Field Training Officer Program, including written standards, training phases, evaluations, documentation, and remedial-training processes.
• Oversees selection, training, and evaluation of Field Training Officers; reviews recruit progress, extensions, remediation plans, and recommendations for completion or separation.
• Plans and oversees the annual training program, ensuring completion of in-service training, mandatory State training, firearms qualifications, and required certifications.
• Maintains the training calendar; coordinates instructors, facilities, lesson plans, course approvals, registrations, and training expenditures; and documents employee training and certification expiration dates.
• Identifies training needs through evaluations, use-of-force reviews, policy and legal changes, and operational trends; coordinates remedial training and evaluates outside training requests.
• Serves as liaison between the department and police cadets attending Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET).

Systems Administration

• Serves as the primary administrative liaison, or supervises designated administrators, for Axon systems, including body-worn cameras, TASER devices, software, user access, and digital evidence functions.
• Oversees departmental access to investigative and intelligence systems, including TLO and ROCIC, including user accounts, permissions, audits, and compliance with user agreements.
• Coordinates with vendors, City IT personnel, and State and Federal agencies regarding system access, maintenance, security, and upgrades, and ensures suspected misuse is promptly addressed.

Reserve Officers, Quartermaster, and Fleet

• Administers the reserve officer program, ensuring reserve officers maintain required certifications, training, firearms qualifications, and readiness standards, and are appropriately assigned and supervised.
• Oversees quartermaster operations, ensuring uniforms, duty and safety equipment, and supplies are purchased, inventoried, issued, inspected, replaced, and disposed of properly; establishes equipment standards and replacement schedules.
• Oversees the police vehicle fleet, coordinating assignments, inspections, maintenance, repairs, equipment installation, and replacement planning, and maintains fleet records.
• Coordinates purchasing and budget requests with command staff, Finance, vendors, and repair facilities, and recommends vehicle and equipment specifications and long-term needs.

Special Events Planning

• Plans and coordinates law enforcement operations for festivals, parades, demonstrations, races, dignitary visits, and other special events.
• Develops operational plans addressing staffing, command structure, traffic control, pedestrian safety, communications, emergency access, security, and contingencies, consistent with constitutional and legal requirements.
• Coordinates with event organizers, City departments, emergency services, and outside agencies; conducts briefings and after-action reviews.

Patrol and Operational Support

• Fills patrol supervisory, watch commander, or operational assignments as needed due to staffing shortages, leave, major incidents, or special events.
• Responds to calls for service, provides backup on serious calls, makes arrests, serves legal process, collects evidence, and prepares reports when necessary.
• Provides leadership during critical incidents and emergencies, assumes incident command when designated, and remains available for call-back.

Additional Duties

• Assists with developing and implementing departmental policies, procedures, general orders, and operational plans.
• Prepares administrative reports, statistical summaries, program evaluations, and budget requests, and monitors expenditures for assigned programs.
• Participates in selection and promotional processes, background investigations, and internal administrative investigations as assigned.
• Receives and responds to complaints involving assigned units, serves on committees and project teams, and coordinates special projects as assigned.
• Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

Seven years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience, or an equivalent combination of law enforcement experience and education. Must currently serve as a Sergeant with the Brevard Police Department or possess equivalent supervisory law enforcement experience as approved by the City. Two years of experience at the Lieutenant level or in an equivalent supervisory position is preferred. Experience in program administration, criminal investigations, training coordination, field training, technology systems, fleet management, or supervision of sworn and civilian personnel is preferred.

Special Requirements

• Must possess and maintain certification as a law enforcement officer in accordance with the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.
• Must possess an Intermediate or Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate, or an equivalent number of hours of approved law enforcement training.
• Must meet and maintain departmental requirements for firearms proficiency, physical ability, training, conduct, and certification.
• Must possess or complete within two years of appointment or promotion, subject to course availability and Chief of Police approval: First-Line Supervisor Course; Field Training Officer Course; and ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, and 700.
• Preferred training includes leadership or command-level training, Field Training Program Coordinator training, fleet or equipment management training, and special events planning or incident command training.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of modern law enforcement techniques, principles, practices, and procedures.
• Considerable knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws pertaining to law enforcement operations, criminal investigations, public records, evidence, training, community services enforcement, and special events.
• Considerable knowledge of supervision, including leadership, coaching, counseling, discipline, performance evaluation, and organizational accountability.
• Considerable knowledge of law enforcement training requirements, instructional methods, documentation standards, and certification requirements.
• Working knowledge of criminal investigative procedures, evidence and property management, records administration, fleet management, and equipment accountability.
• Working knowledge of law enforcement technology, digital evidence, body-worn cameras, electronic control devices, investigative databases, and information-security practices.
• Working knowledge of special-event planning, incident command, traffic control, and interagency operations.
• Skill in planning, coordinating, and evaluating multiple programs with competing priorities.
• Skill in supervising sworn officers, civilian employees, managers, and volunteers.
• Skill in problem-solving, decision-making, conflict resolution, and project management.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion in sensitive investigations, personnel matters, confidential information, evidence, and public complaints.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, court orders, policies, contracts, and procedures.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, policies, operational plans, and budget requests.
• Ability to make sound decisions under high stress, competing demands, and fatigue.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, and to maintain effective working relationships with employees, City officials, prosecutors, vendors, partner agencies, and the public.

We are proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and well-being of our employees and their families.
Retirement Benefits

• NC Local Government Employees Retirement System (NCLGERS):
  All eligible employees participate in NCLGERS, with a mandatory employee contribution of 6% of gross pay.
• 401(k) Plan:
  The City contributes 5% of the employee's gross salary to a City-sponsored 401(k) plan, regardless of employee contributions.

Insurance Coverage

• Employer-Paid Insurance:
  
  • Life Insurance: $50,000 policy
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Dependent Life Insurance
• Health & Dental Insurance:
  
  • The City pays 100% of the premium for employee-only health and dental coverage.
  • Optional dependent coverage is available, with employees sharing in the cost of premiums.
• Voluntary Supplemental Insurance Options:
  
  • Vision Plan
  • Cancer Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity
  • Whole Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

• Holidays: 14 paid holidays annually, including one floating holiday.
• Vacation Leave: Accrued bi-weekly; totals 12 days annually. Accrual increases based on years of service in the NC Retirement System.
• Sick Leave: Accrued bi-weekly; totals 12 days annually.

Additional Benefits

• Employee Wellness Center: Offers free medical care for episodic and minor health concerns.
• Fitness Reimbursement Program: Supports healthy lifestyles by reimbursing qualifying fitness expenses.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program: Assists with the cost of approved educa