Captain

Start your journey towards success! The North Carolina State Department of Public Safety (DPS) is now accepting applications for a Captain (Police Supervisor III) position
located in Wake County (Raleigh NC).

This posting is for two vacancies. Positionand

This position will serve as Police Captain reporting directly to the Deputy Director and will perform supervisory administrative and managerial duties and responsibilities over specific functional areas of the agency. Responsible for assisting in the overall management and supervision of the agency by direct supervision of the Lieutenants with indirect supervision of the Sergeants. Positions will assume command of and responsibility for the department in the absence of the Chief of Police and/or Deputy Chief.

The purpose of the State Capitol Police Section is to provide police protection and security for state employees and visitors as well as state owned and leased property; to conduct crime prevention and employee safety programs; to provide investigatory services for criminal activities occurring on state government property; to provide executive protection for federal state and local government officials and other visiting dignitaries to state property; to monitor fire and intrusion alarms; and to notify appropriate resources for incidences such as fire broken water lines power failure and malfunctioning mechanical equipment during both business and non-business hours.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits including paid vacation paid sick leave paid holidays retirement and health insurance. To view an example of total compensation please click here NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator.

About the NC Dept. of Public Safety (DPS):

The mission of DPS is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through prevention protection and preparation. DPS is comprised of approximately 6000 permanent positions and nearly 13000 NC National Guard soldiers and airmen. DPS employees help to ensure North Carolina is a safe place to live work and visit through effective law enforcement juvenile justice programs emergency response and recovery and homeland security preparedness.

DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.

The Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) listed below along with the Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must reference education or work experience listed on the application. A complete all-inclusive application maximizes an applicants

potential to qualify for the position as well as the highest possible salary. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. Click here for more information and application resources.

Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitution for a complete application.

To qualify for this position applicants must demonstrate ALL of the following KSAs:

• Advanced working knowledge of and skill in standard law enforcement equipment its care and safe use according to Departmental Policy.

• Advanced working knowledge of the laws relating to the rights of suspects search and seizure maintaining the chain of evidence and arrest authority.

• Thorough working knowledge of investigative techniques and case preparation requirements for standard traffic and criminal cases.

• Thorough working knowledge of criminal and traffic laws.

Management Preferences (Optional): These skills are not required but managers may choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.

Candidates for Captain must have a minimum of

• Two (2) years of full-time law enforcement experience as a law enforcement Lieutenant or higher from a creditable agency in North Carolina and completed twelve (12) years of credible sworn law enforcement service in North Carolina.

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See for details.

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma AND six years of experience in law enforcement work two of which must have been as a supervisor

or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Qualifications
Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws state laws and Executive Orders. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

For applicants with student loans becoming a state employee may include eligibility forthe Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.Visitto learn more.

Transcripts

• Attaching transcripts is optional however we recommend applicants attach unofficial transcripts to assist in providing credit for education including in substituting education gained for experience. Additionally qualifying for some positions may require validating hours of coursework in a specific field of study and transcripts are crucial to awarding credit. Degrees and transcripts must be achieved from an appropriately accredited college or university.
• Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education.
• International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification: Experience
  • Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Dutythat includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form)to the application.
  • Applicants seeking National Guard Preference:
  • A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).
  • A formermember of the North CarolinaNational Guard who served for at least 6 years and weredischarged under honorable conditions must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
  
  

  
  

  The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the National Standards to Prevent Detect and Respond to Prison Rape.PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions

  
  

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