Salary: $77,369.49 - $119,922.71 Annually
Location : Wendell 27591, NC
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 00105
Department: Police Department
Opening Date: 07/24/2025
Closing Date: 8/1/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Description
An employee in this class supervises the employees and activities of an assigned group of law enforcement officers such as patrol, traffic, support services or investigations, in addition to performing a full range of general law enforcement duties. The employee is responsible for the performance of the squad / work group and serves as the managing supervisor. Supervisory responsibilities include managing the daily work activities of the shift, conducting meetings regarding shift activities, making assignments, reviewing reports, and providing technical direction on matters related to area or assignment. Work may also include special assignments or responsibility for oversight of special projects and activities. Work assignments also include conducting employee training, performance counseling, motivation, evaluation, and discipline when necessary. This work requires the application of modern law enforcement techniques, sound judgment, and independent initiative in pursuit of work objectives. Work involves frequent public contact, which requires tact, firmness, and decisiveness. Work is performed in accordance with departmental policy and State and federal law, supplemented with specific directions from superior officers. Work is performed under the general supervision of the division command officer and is evaluated for overall effectiveness, visibility within the community, apprehensions of suspects, confidence among law enforcement personnel, and public support and feedback.

Essential Duties and Tasks

• Directs and supervises all activities on a shift the Police Department; participants in the development of policies and procedures for the Police Department; assigns, motivates, counsels, and evaluates employee performance; conducts disciplinary conferences when required; ensures proper training for all shift personnel; ensures proper staffing levels including scheduling leave, training, and finding replacements for sick staff members.
• Supervises and participates with the initial investigations which occur on a shift; determines assignments and determines the appropriate response to the variety of calls; provides technical advice on how to respond in certain situations; reviews all reports and records and signs off; ensures efficiency and effectiveness of patrol activities.
• Responds to citizen requests and concerns; serves in the absence of higher authority on a designated shift; ensures that warrants and other papers are served in a timely fashion.
• Participates in law enforcement core functions to include responding to calls; providing backup to more serious calls; serving papers; making arrest; conducting interviews; identifies, collects, and preserves physical evidence; and prepares written reports.
• Conducts initial and follow-up investigations of criminal incidents.
• Makes case assignments, reviews incident and other reports completed during the work of the unit; prepares related paperwork related to case management; prepares documents for district attorney and presentations to court.
• When assigned to investigations, plans and executes programs designed to interdict drug and narcotics trafficking; develops sources; coordinates under-cover activities with other agencies; works with interagency task forces.
• Represents the department through presentations to civic organizations.
• Assists with, conducts and participates in various in-service and special training programs.
• Assists with, conducts and participates in special projects and special assignments.
• Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of modern law enforcement techniques, principles, and procedures.
• Considerable knowledge of federal, State and local laws and ordinances pertaining to law enforcement operations and investigative procedures.
• Considerable knowledge of the physical, economic, and social characteristics of the Town.
• Considerable knowledge of the geographical layout of the Town.
• Knowledge of supervisory methods and skills such as motivation, communication, performance counseling and evaluation, and disciplinary procedures.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of the Community Policing concept
• Working knowledge of Town personnel policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of the application of information technology to the work of the department.
• Skill in the use of firearms and other law enforcement equipment and in the application of self-defense tactics.
• Ability to work calmly under conditions of high stress and physical and emotional fatigue.
• Ability to express thoughts clearly both orally and in written reports.
• Ability to take charge of a situation requiring law enforcement; ability to determine if criminal acts have been committed and apprehend or arrest criminal suspects.
• Ability to establish rapport and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, subordinates, and the general public.
• Ability to develop a positive public image and act with tact, firmness and sound judgment.
• Ability to manage personnel.

Desirable Education and Experience
Completion of a two-year Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice, Business, or related field, with considerable experience in law enforcement; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
The Town of Wendell is an equal opportunity employer. We have a great benefit package that includes retirement, town paid insurance including dental and vision, vacation and sick time and holiday leave (12 days per year). We participate in the local government retirement system as well as contribute to employees 401-K plans. Our employment package is extensive and competitive.