Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
Under general supervision of the Chief of Police, is responsible for assisting in all aspects of the administration and management of the Citys Police Department.The Captain must be able to exercise sound judgment and demonstrate a thorough knowledge of state laws, local ordinances, and departmental regulations. This position is responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of enforcement activities and ensuring compliance with established standards and procedures.
Although duties are performed in accordance with established policies, considerable independent judgment is often required. The Captain directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates the daily activities and operations of the Police Department; oversees assigned functions; coordinates efforts with other divisions, city departments, and external agencies; and provides high-level administrative support to the Chief of Police. The Captain assumes full command of the department in the absence of the Chief of Police, during vacancies, or as otherwise directed. Performs other related duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists the Chief of Police in planning, directing, coordinating, and controlling Police Department operations.
Assumes management responsibility for services, programs, projects, and activities within the Police Department; coordinates the activities of sworn and non-sworn personnel in preserving order, protecting life and property, investigating crimes, and enforcing laws and municipal ordinances as the operating manager of assigned units.
Manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommends, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels.
Studies crime data and current literature in law enforcement to determine trends and make recommendations for changes in organization and operating policies and procedures; prepares reports regarding crime incidents, calls, staffing, projects, and other indicators of department effectiveness and efficiency.
Plans, directs, coordinates, and reviews the work plan for assigned staff; assigns work activities, projects, and programs; reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems.
Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; oversees the conduct of background investigation; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies. implements discipline and termination procedures.
Participates in the development and administration of the Divisions annual budget; participates in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures; implements adjustments.
Researches and develops grants for assigned programs; oversees grant implementation.
Oversees and controls the purchasing, maintenance, and inventory of assigned Police Department equipment, vehicles, and property; oversees and participates in major purchases including researching vehicles and equipment, obtaining price quotes, negotiating purchase, preparing staff/Council agenda reports, preparing purchase order requests, negotiating with vendor, and disseminating purchasedequipment.
Responds to major incidents reported to the Police Department and ensures that the Incident Commander follows the Incident Command System/Standardized Emergency Management System (ICS/SEMS) protocol; assumes role as Incident Commander or another role as needed for the situation.
Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints; manages and investigates citizen complaints against employees; prepares reports and maintains administrative files makes recommendations for disciplinary actions.
Serves as the liaison for the assigned functions with other units, departments, and outside agencies participates with community relations including public, media, and press relations; serves as staff on a variety of boards, commissions, and committees; participates in coordinating, planning, and scheduling City special events; attends special events planning meetings.
Provides responsible staff assistance to the Chief of Police; conducts a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; recommends modifications to programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate; develops and prepares new and revised City ordinances pertaining to the law enforcement services and activities; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of law enforcement.
Serves as acting Chief of Police as assigned, act on behalf of the Chief of Police in the absence of same.
Performs related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short
period to successfully perform the assigned duties.
Knowledge of:
Operations, services, and activities of a comprehensive municipal law enforcement program.
Law enforcement theory, principles, and practices and their application to a wide variety of services and programs.
Principles and practices of law enforcement administration, organization, and management.
Methods and techniques used in providing the full range of law enforcement and crime prevention services and activities including investigation and identification, patrol, traffic control, records management, care and custody of persons and property, and crime prevention.
Use of firearms and other modern police equipment.
Principles and practices of program development and administration.
Methods and techniques of public relations.
Recent court decisions and how they affect department operations.
Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.
Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Ability to:
Oversee and participate in the management of assigned units of the Police Department.
Effectively plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate the work of assigned units of the PoliceDepartment.
Oversee, direct, and coordinate the work of staff reporting to you.
Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff.
Participate in the development and administration of unit goals, objectives, and procedures.
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques.
Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public.
Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
Prepare and administer large and complex budgets.
Effectively use and qualify with law enforcement tools and weapons including firearms, batons, defensive tactics, and other safety equipment.
Operate specialized law enforcement equipment including specialized police vehicles, radios, video systems, and radars.
Meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform the assigned duties.
Act quickly and calmly in emergencies.
Serve as the Chief of Police as necessary.
Interpret, apply, and make decisions in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and local policies, laws, and regulations.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors degree with course work emphasis in Criminal Justice is preferred; supplemented by an Advanced Peace Officer License; and an Instructor Certification; with a minimum of three (3) years experience at the Sergeant level or equivalent; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in both patrol and criminal investigation. Possession of a valid state drives license.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Environment:
Standard office setting, reactive emergency, natural or man-made disaster, and routine peace keeping environments with travel to various locations to attend meetings or respond to major crime scenes, disasters or critical incidents; the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions; occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, risk of radiation, and vibration; the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; however, the noise level is occasionally very loud due to sirens, firearm training, etc.; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends and may be required to travel outside City boundaries to attend meetings or receive training.
Physical:
Primary functions require sufficient physical ability to work in an office setting; walk, stand, or sit for prolonged periods of time; occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; occasionally climb and balance; regularly push, pull, lift, and/or carry light to moderate weights; frequently lift and/or move moderate to heavy weights; occasionally lift and/or move heavy weights; operate office equipment including use of computer keyboard; requires a sense of touch, finger dexterity, and gripping with hands and fingers; ability to speak and hear to exchange information; ability to operate a vehicle to travel to various locations; ability to operate and use specialized law enforcement tools and equipment including guns and handcuffs.
Vision:
See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents.
Hearing:
Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
PERFORMANCE APTITUDES:
Data Utilization: Requires the ability to evaluate, audit, deduce and/or assess data and/or information using established criteria. Includes exercise of discretion in determining actual or probable consequences, and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives.
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to function in a supervisory/managerial capacity for a group of workers. Includes the ability to make decisions on procedural and technical levels.
Equipment, Machinery Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to start, stop, operate, and monitor the functioning of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials requiring complex and/or rapid adjustments.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of descriptive data and information, such as offense and arrest reports, evidence sheets, activity reports, time sheets, identification cards and mileage sheets.
Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; calculate decimals and percentages.
Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of influence systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership. Ability to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to problem resolution.
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.
The City of Kaufman, Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Work at office, Local area, Afternoon shift,