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Job Title: Police Captain Company: City of Lake City, Human Resources Location: Lake City, FL Description: This is responsible administrative, managerial and supervisory work directing the functions of a specific division of the Lake City Police Department. Work is performed under general administrative direction with review through conferences, reports and results obtained. Nature of Work Essential Functions: Plans, organizes, supervises and administers the activities and functions of the day-to-day operations of a division of the department. Supervises, reviews and coordinates staffing plans. Prepares annual budget and establishes goals and objectives for the division. Within limits of delegated authority, is responsible for the training, development, safety and discipline of personnel. Confers with lieutenants and Sergeants to resolve operational and administrative problems. Responsible for organizing and managing complex events and large scale emergencies. Attends and participates in conferences or meetings either in capacity of present position, or as a representative of the Chief's office. Recommends the selection, transfer, promotion, demotion, grievance resolution or termination of employees. Conducts performance evaluations and recommends approval or disapproval of step or merit increases. Serves as a first responder during domestic security and weapons of mass destruction incidents. Performs other related work as required. Other Important Duties: Responds to citizen inquiries/complaints or inquiries from the City Council or executive staff. Is involved in complex personnel issues requiring counseling, fitness for duty evaluations or progressive discipline. Performs other related work as required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of the modern principles, practices and methods of police administration, organization, operation and investigation. Considerable knowledge of department operating procedures, rules, regulations and limitations upon departmental authority. Considerable knowledge of the pertinent laws, ordinances and codes pertaining to criminal and related violations. Considerable knowledge of the method of preserving evidence and what constitutes admissible evidence. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by the work. Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions. Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies. Ability to observe situations and analytically and objectively and prepare concise and accurate written reports. Ability to plan, organize, train and supervise subordinates in a manner conducive to high performance and good morale. Skill in use of microcomputers and the programs and applications necessary for successful job performance.

Job Title: Q-80 Captain (Police Department) Company: City and County of San Francisco Location: San Francisco, CA Description: sfgov | residents | business | government | visitors | online services | search Current Job Openings |My Applications |Update Contact Info |Job Descriptions/Future Openings |Dept of Human Resources Q-80 Captain (Police Department) Recruitment #CBT-0Q80-056235 Department: Police Analyst: Jaye Erickson Date Opened: 7/22/2010 3:00:00 PM Filing Deadline: 8/27/2010 11:59:00 PM Salary: $174,772.00 - $185,198.00/year Job Type: CBT Discrete Employment Type: Full-Time Go Back View Benefits INTRODUCTION THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED BEGINNING THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 2010 AT 8:00 AM The Captain in the San Francisco Police Department is a management level position that may be assigned to the Operations, Administrative Services or Chief of Staff Bureaus. Captains report directly to a Commander, Deputy Chief or Assistant Chief. Essential functions of the position include: directing, supervising and monitoring personnel; training, developing and evaluating unit personnel; reviewing and processing documents/communications; analyzing procedures/information and developing plans; interacting with individuals other than unit personnel; community policing. Captains routinely perform other law enforcement duties. For a more detailed listing of the Captains job duties, please refer to the Q-80 Captain Job Analysis Executive Summary. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Sworn members of the San Francisco Police Department who have one year of permanent status in the rank of Q-60 Lieutenant as of November 15, 2010 are eligible to apply for this examination. HOW TO APPLY Applications for this recruitment will be accepted through an online process from 8:00 AM, Thursday, August 12, 2010 through 11:59 PM, Friday, August 27, 2010. As a first step, select an e-mail address you will maintain throughout the examination process to receive all official communications. Next, visit www.jobaps.com/sf to register an account (if you have not already done so) and begin the application process. Select the desired job announcement (Scroll through the list of jobs) Select Apply and read and acknowledge the information Select either I am a New User if you have not previously registered, or I have Registered Previously Follow instructions on the screen Computer kiosks are available for the public (from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday) to file online applications in the lobby of the Dept. of Human Resources at 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco. Upon successful submittal of the application online, you will receive an e-mail acknowledging the receipt of the application. If you are having difficulty submitting your application online or if you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the exam analysts, Jaye Erickson, at Register to View or Saru Cownan, at Register to View or DHR- Register to View SELECTION PROCEDURES The selection process will consist of four components, two written exercises and two oral exercises. Both written exercises and the two oral exercises are tentatively scheduled to be administered between November 15 and December 17, 2010; please adjust your plans accordingly. Qualified applicants will be notified of the exact date, time and location for each of the examination components. A final passing score will be established. Only the names of candidates with a final score above the pass point will be included on the eligible list. Examination Preparation Guide A description of the examination components, including component weights, will be included in the Preparation Guide. The Preparation Guide will also list the job-related task clusters simulated and knowledge and abilities evaluated in each test component. The Department of Human Resources anticipates that the Preparation Guide will be available by October 5, 2010. Qualified applicants will be notified when the Preparation Guide becomes available. Certification Rule According to Civil Service Commission Rule 213.7, the certification rule for promotive eligible lists shall be Rule of Five Scores. The Civil Service Commission has posted a proposed revision to this certification rule, which would provide for a Rule of Ten Scores. The Civil Service Commission has not taken final action to adopt the proposed rule. The Department will promptly notify all qualified candidates if the Civil Service Commission takes final action to adopt a Rule of Ten Scores NOTES 1 All examination procedures are subject to the Civil Service Commission Rules, Volume II, Uniformed Ranks of the San Francisco Police Department available at www.sfgov.org/site/civil_service_index.asp?id=4519 and the policies and procedures of the Department of Human Resources. 2. The City and County of San Francisco reserves the right to revise the examination plan if necessary. 3. When making appointments, the Appointing Officer will consider the following secondary criteria: assignments, training,Education, community involvement, special qualifications, commendations/awards, bilingual certification, and disciplinary history. 4. The duration of the eligible list produced from this examination will be thirty-six months. 5. All address or name changes must be filed promptly with the Department of Human Resources Public Safety Examinations Unit, One South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103 or fax to Register to View . Applicants may also change their address by going online to www.jobaps.com/sf and selecting the Update My Contact Info tab. 6. Qualified candidates with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation for this examination process must contact the examination analyst by phone at Register to View (Voice) or, if hearing impaired, Register to View (TDD), or in writing to the address listed in the note above (specify Class Q-80) or fax to Register to View as soon as possible. 7. Applicants are advised to make copies of all items submitted to the Department of Human Resources Public Safety Examinations Unit. Q-80 Captain Promotive Issued: August 12, 2010 Announcement No.: 056235 Micki Callahan, Human Resources Director Department of Human Resources Public Safety Examinations Unit (JE) Register to View DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related Training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. BENEFITS All employees hired on or after January 10, 2009 will be required (pursuant to San Francisco Charter Section A8.432) to contribute 2% of pre-tax compensation to fund retireeHealthcare. In addition, most employees are required to make a member contribution towards retirement, typically a 7.5% of compensation. 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Job Title: Corrections Captain Company: State of Louisiana Location: Angie, LA Description: Corrections Captain Agency: DOC-Rayburn Correctional Center Opening Date: Fri. 07/23/10 Closing Date/Time: Fri. 07/30/10 11:59 PM Central Time State Salary Range: $17.06 - $34.11 hourly $2,957.07 - $5,912.00 monthly Agency Hiring Range: Min: Max: Job Type: Promotion-Department/Agency-wide Location: Angie, Louisiana | Description MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Three years of experience in a correctional or penal institution with responsibility for the security, custody, rehabilitation, or classification of inmates. One year of this experience must have been in a position equivalent in scope of responsibility and/or complexity of work performed to a Corrections Lieutenant in the State service. SUBSTITUTIONS: Law enforcement (e.g., State Police, deputy, or police officer), investigations, or training experience gained after Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification will substitute for the general required experience on a month for month basis. Experience as a Louisiana State Police Lieutenant will substitute for the required specialized experience on a month for month basis. Experience at the sergeant level in law enforcement, investigations, or training gained after POST certification will substitute for the specialized experience on a month for month basis. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must have attained eighteenth birthday at time of application. An applicant who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or felony, or who is under indictment on a felony charge will be disqualified until relief from the disabilities imposed by state and federal laws is granted. Must have a valid drivers license. NOTE: Prison Enterprises industry or farm operations jobs are qualifying as experience in the rehabilitation of inmates. Qualifying jobs in State service include Prison Enterprises Farm Supervisor; Prison Enterprises Farm Manager; Prison Enterprises Assistant Supervisor 1 and 2 and Prison Enterprises Supervisor 1 and 2. Only Prison Enterprises job titles with the level of work designated as ?supervisor? will be considered equivalent in scope and responsibility and/or complexity to work performed as a Corrections Lieutenant in the state service, and therefore qualifying for the specialized experience. Supplemental Information: ***This position has a Special Entrance Rate of $2957.07 per month.*** This position will be filled by promotion of a Permanent Classified employee of The Department of Corrections/Corrections Services.*** To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants must have taken and passed the Captain test prior to applying to this posting. If a paper application is submitted, the Supplemental Questions which coincide with the job posting must be answered and attached to the application. This is a 24 hour facility. Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire. Applicants may be required to work shift work. This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace. For further information about this vacancy contact: John Debetaz Register to View Department of Corrections P.O. Box 94304 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9304 Job Concepts: Function of Work: To supervise correctional officers engaged in security work as administrative supervisor in a correctional unit. Level of Work: Supervisor. Supervision Received: General from a Corrections Major or higher level security officer. Supervision Exercised: Direct line over Corrections Lieutenant. Location of Work: Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Corrections Services, state adult and juvenile correctional institutions. Job Distinctions: Differs from Corrections Lieutenant by the level of responsibility for supervising a large security component of a correctional institution. Differs from Corrections Major by the absence of responsibility for managing a major unit or component of a correctional institution. Examples of Work: Serves as a shift supervisor and unit manager. Serves as security supervisor for inmates working outside the institutional grounds (e. g., field crews or public service trustee crews). Serves as chief investigator or chief of internal security. Serves as an instructor at the Corrections Training Academy. Serves as a safety officer coordinating safety programs for the unit in which it serves. Conducts safety meetings for the agency to inform employees of the newest rules and procedures. Inspects buildings, equipment, and job sites for compliance with safety and fire codes. Serves as a training officer. Reviews disciplinary actions against inmates and staff. Assists shift supervisor of higher rank in a large organizational unit. Performs special security functions within a unit as assigned (e.g., Impact program, etc.) Serves as the canine training officer. Commands and supervises a chase team with responsibility for the dogs only. Participates in American Correctional Association (ACA) audits and basic jail guideline audits. Participates in the development of policies and procedures for the security and treatment programs at an institution. Compiles accident statistics, hazards data, records and trends. Prepares and reviews reports of institutional activities and may determine an appropriate course of action.