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Senior Lieutenant- Public Safety & Security Training Supervisor
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Screening of applications will begin September 10th, 2026.
NOTE: All applicants under consideration for employment at Fayetteville
Technical Community College will be required to complete a consent form that
allows FTCC to conduct a criminal background check on your behalf so that you
may be considered further for the position for which you have applied.
Three (3) Professional References Are Required.
“ Please note, Fayetteville Technical Community College will not support an
application for a new work visa, such as an H-1B, and will not sponsor the
STEM OPT extension.”
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Position Information
Position Title Senior Lieutenant- Public Safety & Security Training Supervisor
Announcement Summary Fayetteville Technical Community College is recruiting for a new member to join our Public Safety & Security Team and now accepting applications for a full-time Senior Lieutenant!
The Public Safety & Security Senior Lieutenant-Training Supervisor is
responsible for developing, coordinating, maintaining, documenting, and
delivering professional training programs for Fayetteville Technical Community
College Public Safety & Security personnel and providing supervisory and
security coverage for the main campus when not involved in training. The
Training Officer ensures personnel receive consistent initial, field, in-
service, remedial, refresher, and professional development training necessary
to safely and effectively perform assigned responsibilities.
Serve as the Department's primary coordinator for the Field Training Program
(FTP) and work with Public Safety & Security leadership and supervisors to
ensure newly hired officers successfully complete required orientation and
field training. Monitor training performance, identify deficiencies,
coordinate remedial instruction, and ensure Field Training Officers and
supervisors properly document employee progress.
Develop and deliver recurring departmental training in emergency response,
radio communications, report writing, patrol and building security, de-
escalation, emergency preparedness, medical response, departmental equipment,
policies and procedures, and other operational responsibilities.
Obtain and maintain trainer/instructor certifications necessary to provide
authorized departmental instruction in areas including CPR, AED, First Aid, OC
Pepper Spray, basic self-defense, Narcan, and Stop the Bleed.
Plan and coordinate safety and security training for the larger campus
community to help ensure a broad understanding of actions required in emergent
situations.
In addition to training responsibilities, the Senior Lieutenant may assume
operational supervision of an assigned shift when departmental training
responsibilities and scheduled training efforts have been met, and in the
absence of the regularly assigned shift supervisor or to provide adequate
coverage for special events held on or off campus.
Promote professionalism, accountability, officer development, preparedness,
and positive community relations throughout the Department of Public Safety &
Security.
We offer a valuable benefits package that includes the following:NC State
Health PlanNC State Retirement PlanPaid LeavePaid HolidaysCafeteria Plan (IRS
Code Section 125)Educational BenefitsLongevity TRICARE Supplement
BenefitsFull-time employee benefits
Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Develop, coordinate, implement, maintain, and periodically revise the
Department's training program and annual training schedule.
Manage and maintain the Field Training Program, including orientation,
training phases, performance standards, evaluations, remedial training,
and completion documentation.
Coordinate assignment of newly hired personnel to qualified Field Training
Officers.
Review Field Training documentation to ensure supervisors and FTOs are
actively documenting officer performance, training progress, deficiencies,
corrective instruction, and completion of required competencies.
Monitor newly hired officers throughout field training, keep a record of
training logs for each security officer and provide progress updates to
departmental leadership on meeting performance objectives.
Identify performance or knowledge deficiencies and coordinate appropriate
remedial training.
Coordinate and provide professional development, in-service, refresher,
remedial, and scenario-based training.
Develop and provide training in areas including radio procedures, report
writing, building checks, patrol procedures, emergency response, active
assailant response, de-escalation, mental health crisis response, medical
emergencies, access control, traffic and pedestrian safety, crime
prevention, customer service, and Department Standard Operating
Procedures.
Obtain and maintain appropriate trainer/instructor certifications
necessary to provide instruction in CPR, AED, First Aid, OC Pepper Spray,
basic self-defense, Narcan, and Stop the Bleed.
Develop lesson plans, presentations, practical exercises, scenario-based
training, written assessments, quick-reference materials, and other
instructional resources.
Coordinate emergency preparedness training for Public Safety & Security
personnel and assist with safety training for college faculty, staff, and
students as directed.
Maintain accurate records of employee training, certifications,
recertifications, continuing education, and professional development.
Monitor certification expiration dates and coordinate required training
and recertification.
Ensure personnel are appropriately trained in departmental equipment,
responsibilities, policies, and Standard Operating Procedures.
Conduct roll-call briefings and targeted training as needed.
Assume responsibility for shift operations when training responsibilities
and scheduled training efforts have been met and in the absence of the
regularly assigned shift supervisor.
Work with shift supervisors to support and provide coaching for security
officer development.
When serving in this capacity, provide operational supervision and
direction to assigned personnel, coordinate daily assignments and campus
coverage, address routine personnel and operational matters, and ensure
continuity of Department operations.
Ensure that assuming shift supervision does not interfere with required
training, Field Training Program administration, certification management,
or other priority responsibilities assigned to the Senior Lieutenant.
Observe operational performance when necessary to evaluate training
effectiveness and identify additional training needs.
Work collaboratively with Lieutenants, Sergeants, Field Training Officers,
and departmental leadership to identify performance trends and training
needs.
Review incident reports, call logs, and operational activities when
appropriate to identify training opportunities.
Provide recommendations to the Director/Chief regarding officer
development, training deficiencies, FTO performance, and improvements to
departmental training programs.
Assist with developing and revising Department policies, procedures,
emergency procedures, operational guidelines, and training materials.
Assist with crime prevention, safety awareness, emergency preparedness,
and community outreach programs.
Maintain confidentiality regarding employee performance, evaluations,
investigations, personnel matters, and other sensitive information.
Maintain professional working relationships with students, faculty, staff,
law enforcement agencies, emergency responders, and community partners.
Provide operational assistance during emergencies or significant incidents
when required.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
An Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with major
coursework in criminal justice, law enforcement, emergency management,
public safety, or a related field.
Four years of law enforcement, security, public safety, military law
enforcement/security, emergency management, or closely related experience.
Experience as a Field Training Officer, instructor, supervisor, training
coordinator, or similar role is preferred.
Experience in field training, classroom instruction, emergency response,
report writing, de-escalation, security operations, employee development,
or public safety administration is preferred.
Possession of or ability to obtain an appropriate valid North Carolina
driver's license with an acceptable driving record as required by the
College.
Ability to obtain and maintain appropriate trainer/instructor
certifications and/or licenses necessary to provide instruction in CPR,
AED, First Aid, OC Pepper Spray, basic self-defense, Narcan, and Stop the
Bleed within a timeframe established by the Department.
Preferred Requirements
Field Training Officer certification or documented FTO experience.
Professional instructor or train-the-trainer experience.
Experience developing or administering a Field Training Program.
Experience conducting scenario-based or practical public safety training.
Existing instructor certifications related to public safety, emergency
response, or medical response are preferred but not required at the time
of appointment.
Full or Part Time Full Time
College Pay Scale
Number of Months 12
Employee Benefits NC State Health PlanNC State Retirement PlanPaid LeavePaid HolidaysCafeteria Plan (IRS Code Section 125)Educational BenefitsLongevity TRICARE Supplement Benefits
Posting Number S90-26
Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement The Fayetteville Technical Community College is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Employer.
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants Screening of applications will begin September 10th, 2026.
NOTE: All applicants under consideration for employment at Fayetteville
Technical Community College will be required to complete a consent form that
allows FTCC to conduct a criminal background check on your behalf so that you
may be considered further for the position for which you have applied.Three
(3) Professional References Are Required. “ Please note, Fayetteville
Technical Community College will not support an application for a new work
visa, such as an H-1B, and will not sponsor the STEM OPT extension.”
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