Law Enforcement Sergeant - Training & Recruitment

Job Details

Description

Learn more about what it’s like to be a member of Team RDU!
RDU Airport Authority provides a world-class customer experience for millions of passengers traveling to or through the airport. Our organization honors leadership, integrity, teamwork, excellence and respect. We’re known for innovation, and we need skilled professionals to match our team. Here at RDU, we’ve created a culture that attracts bright, passionate and caring people who sincerely want to do their best for our internal and external partners. Our organization offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment that promotes teamwork, creativity and collaboration. As a team member at RDU, you can expect to make a difference through your work, to have a direct impact on the achievement of a very meaningful mission, to advance your career trajectory, and to have room for fun and fulfillment in your daily life.
Are you ready to join an exciting, growing and well-established Police Department that fosters career growth through commitment, leadership, integrity, courage and admiration?
If so, the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority could be your best career move. We are a rapidly expanding, medium-sized local government currently seeking a qualified Law Enforcement Sergeant for Training and Recruitment to join our fast-growing airport team. If you are interested in working for a growing organization that provides great benefits, excellent culture, opportunities to advance, and free parking, then RDU may be your next and best career move!
At RDU, your career goals guide our efforts. Most importantly, here at RDU, we fly high and help people find freedom. Freedom to land in a place that fits today, and one that fits in the future. Freedom to find clarity in chaos, to lean into transition and achieve growth. Freedom to thrive, on both sides of the equation. RDU provides an opportunity to work with an awesome team, all dedicated to our core values of Learning, Integrity, Team, Excellence, and Respect.
Learn more about what it’s like to be a member of Team RDU!
Only qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume and completing the application.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Manage and coordinates annual North Carolina Department of Justice mandated training program.
• Maintain training records as required by the North Carolina Department of Justice.
• Schedule approved officers’ training requests.
• Maintain North Carolina Department of Justice’s instructor certification.
• Manage and supervise the Police Training Officer Program for new Officers.
• Assist RDUAA Human Resources by attending Job Fairs and meeting with Basic Law Enforcement Training students about employment opportunities.
• Assist RDUAA Human Resources by scheduling NPOST examinations, Oral Review Boards, Physicals, Physical Fitness Assessments, Polygraphs, Psychological Examinations, Background Investigations, ProfileXT, and Firearms Qualifications for law enforcement applicants.
• Locates training resources for shift supervisors.
• Assists Law Enforcement Lieutenant with special assignments

• Performs related duties as required

• *MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience
Education: Associate’s degree in Law Enforcement or related field or equivalent work experience
Experience: 5 to 8 years of law enforcement experience
Required Licenses or Certifications: Intermediate Law Enforcement Certification,
NC CJ Education & Training Standards General Instructor Certification and Firearms Instructor Certification.
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
Knowledge of:

• Federal, state and local laws
• North Carolina Department of Justice mandated training program
• English grammar, spelling, punctuation
• Legal terminology and court procedures
• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment

Skill in:

• Analysis and logical problem-solving
• Formulate sound conclusions
• Handle difficult situations with tact and diplomacy
• Organizational and strategic development
• Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships
• Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
• Assigning, prioritizing, monitoring, and reviewing work assignments

Ability to:

• Evaluate a situation, make effective decision and take appropriate action
• Exercise good judgment
• Plan and conduct meetings
• Prepare and review reports
• Meet work schedules and deadlines
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
• Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
• Work effectively in a teamwork environment
• Handle difficult situations with tact and diplomacy
• Maintain all the requirements of a RDU Police Officer

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS
The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Positions in this class require fingering, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking, repetitive motions, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling and lifting. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemical, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, intense noises, gases, workspace restriction and vibrations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The position involves medium physical demands, such as exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.

HIRING PROCESS

• Submit an application

• Oral Review Board Interview

• Background Investigation

• Medical Exam and Drug Screen

• Physical Fitness Test

• Polygraph Test

• Psychological Evaluation

• Firearms Qualification

• Meet & Greet the Chief of Police

• Offer to Hire

All steps are at no cost to candidates.
This job posting will close Friday, September 10, 2021.
Hiring Range: $57,423.26 - $80,873.74 (Salary is commensurate with education and experience.)

• All Law Enforcement Officers must serve a one (1) year probationary period.*

RDU Benefits:
At RDU, you’re not just a blip on the radar. We appreciate you and care about your health, happiness and future. Here’s a snapshot of our awesome benefits!

• Supported Work-Life Balance

• Paid Vacation Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Flexible Holiday Options

• A Culture of Health and Wellness

• Comprehensive Wellness Program
• On-site Fitness Classes & Employee Fitness Center Access
• Health Savings Account (HSA) – with matching employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts – medical and dependent care options
• Opportunities for employer paid or discounted insurance plans

• Financial Wellness

• Tuition assistance and career development
• Shift Differential pay
• 401(k) plan, Traditional and Roth options – with matching employer contributions
• 457(b) plan, Traditional and Roth options
• NC Pension Retirement Plan
• LEO Supplement System
• Employee Discounts – cell phone service plans, RDU Airport Terminal stores and restaurants.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred
Professionalism: Respond to confrontational situations in calm manner

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Knowledgable: Understands job and complies with policies and procedures

Respectful: Treats everyone with honesty and dignity

Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them

Effective Communicator: Communicate issues and makes recommendations

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Critical Thinker: Process information

Collaborative: Supports organization and team goals

Active Listener: Listen effectively and understand the topic at hand

Motivations

Preferred
Self-Starter: Does not require outside inspiration to be motivated

Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Preferred
Associates or better in Criminal Justice or related field.

Experience

Required
5-8 years: Law Enforcement

Licenses & Certifications

Required
Firearms Instructor

NC LE General Inst Cert

Intermediate LE Cert

Preferred
Physical Fitness Instr

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Job Type: Full-time