Assistant Police Chief; Police Commander

Assistant Police Chief (Police Commander) – 2930

Opening Date: 11/04/2025.
Open Until Filled: Yes.

Position provides direct administrative support to the Chief of Police, assumes command duties in their absence, leads and supervises subordinates, conducts investigations, manages resources, and fosters community relations. The role serves as liaison between university, campus security, external agencies, and community groups.

• Division: Finance and Administration
• Department: Police & Public Safety
• Working Title: Assistant Police Chief – 2930
• Vacancy Type: Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)
• FTE: 1
• Recruitment Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Months per Year: 12
• Grant Funded: No

• Assist the Chief of Police/Director of Public Safety and assume full supervisory responsibilities during their absence.
• Direct, manage, and evaluate general patrol, investigations, community policing, evidence/records management, communications, parking, security operations, Clery, grant, and policy functions.
• Oversee and coordinate crime prevention, investigative programs, and reporting.
• Assign officers and resources to ensure effective police performance.
• Develop and maintain community relations, coordinate with community policing initiatives and campus stakeholders.
• Represent the Chief in interagency collaboration with university departments, local law enforcement, and community groups.
• Make full decision‑making authority on behalf of the Chief for HR matters: hiring, promotion, salary adjustments, reclassification, and discipline.
• Prepare complete, concise reports; evaluate pending investigations and maintain investigative records.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, or 7 years of sworn law‑enforcement experience, or 9 years overall law‑enforcement–type experience.
• At least 3 years supervisory experience comparable to a Police Lieutenant.
• Certified Law Enforcement Officer in North Carolina.
• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice or related field, 6 years supervisory experience in a higher‑education campus law‑enforcement setting.
• Preferred:
  Advanced Law Enforcement certification (NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission or NC Sheriff’s Education and Training Standards Commission). General Instructor certification also preferred.
• License/Certification: NC BLET.

• Required:
  
  CV/Resume, Cover Letter.
• Optional:
  Other Supporting Documents.

All applications must be submitted online via the Developmental Associates portal: . Click on “Assistant Chief of Police and Public Safety – University of North Carolina at Pembroke.”

Submit resume and cover letter with your application.

Applications are accepted until the position is filled. Deadline for submission for first‑round consideration:
December 14, 2025. Successful semi‑finalists will be invited to virtual interviews and skill evaluations on January 22‑23, 2026.

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UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on status as a protected veteran or person with a disability, age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA federal contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans.

This position is mandatory personnel during adverse weather or emergency events.