Police Captain

Position Overview

The Police Captain works under the guidance of the Deputy Police Chief or Chief of Police. The employee performs duties in accordance with the departmental rules and regulations, state personnel and purchasing regulations, state laws, city ordinances, law enforcement code of ethics, the United States Constitution and Bill of Rights and general principles of police work. The employee will monitor subordinates for compliance with the same guidelines. ...

Job Description

40% - Leadership, Operations and Strategic Management

• Assume responsibility for efficient operation of Patrol, Investigations, or Community Affairs sections.

30% - Supervisory Leadership and Personnel Management

• Organize, direct, assign, and review the work of Sergeants and Detectives.

15% - Community and Campus Safety Partnerships, Communications and Public Information

• Serve as departmental representative on campus traffic safety issues.

15% - Investigative Oversight, Special Events, Training and Professional Standards

• Direct and assign Sergeants, Detectives, and Officers to investigate criminal offenses.

Position Requirements

1. Must be a U.S. citizen.

Required Qualifications

1. High school diploma or GED equivalent and a minimum of seven (7) years of commissioned law enforcement work OR a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Public Service or related field and a minimum of three (3) years of commissioned law enforcement work.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Three (3) years of commissioned law enforcement supervisory experience.