Police Captain

This is a Junior Executive position established to provide direct assistance to the Chief of Police in the overall planning, management, leadership and administration of the Police Department. This position has therefore been created for purposes of distributing the essential planning, managing, organizing, and directing functions of departmental leadership. In summary, there are three areas of specific responsibility: 1) Community Operations, 2) Investigations, and 3) Operations, Administration, and Support.

In the absence of the Chief of Police, the Captain has the decision-making authority that is necessary in order to accomplish the mission, vision and objectives of the department. To function effectively the Captain is required to meet the following overall objectives:

1. Provide oversight and appropriate utilization of the department budget.

2. Maintain effective and constructive working relationships with the Chief of Police, other city staff, and staff from other public safety agencies.

3. Maintain a high level of professional administrative abilities.

4. Maintain effective and constructive working relationships with all labor groups within the City.

5. Maintain effective and constructive working relationships with all members of the community (to include being highly visible).

6. Maintain effective and constructive intergovernmental relations within the City specifically, and throughout Douglas County globally.

7. Develop leadership skills professionally through formal and informal training, and membership in professional organizations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION TASK STATEMENTS/DUTIES AT THIS TIME:

1. To form a cohesive working relationship with coworkers, supervisors, elected officials and the public.
2. Plans the deployment of available personnel according to the expected needs and workloads, by area, time and day of week.
3. Directs and supervises the activities of personnel assigned.
4. Reviews and directs distribution of reports filed by the patrol officers.
5. Insures that the investigation of a major crime is thoroughly completed.
6. Inspects the person, equipment, and appearance of personnel assigned, taking whatever action is necessary to insure that high professional standards are maintained.
7. Assist and support the duties of a patrol officer as needed.
8. Keeps informed on current crime problems, vigorously directing personnel toward solving these problems.
9. Counsels personnel as needed.
10. Trains patrol officers on department standards, policies and procedures.
11. Assists the Chief of Police as needed.
12. Patrolling roads, highways, business and residential areas of the City and enforcing traffic and criminal laws and ordinances; conducting building security and vacation checks; investigating suspicious persons and vehicles.
13. Preliminary investigations of crimes and other offenses, and completion of investigations begun by others.
14. Responding to a wide variety of radio calls with appropriate action.
15. Investigating traffic accidents and criminal complaints, making arrests and issuing citations when required; booking, handling and transporting prisoners to other jurisdictions.
16. Preparing full and comprehensive reports on all activities which require written reports.
17. Performing minor first aid at accident scenes, and directing traffic as necessary
18. Assisting in the development of crime prevention programs and other community relations activities; may be called upon to make presentations to community members and/or groups.
19. Appearing in Court as a witness.
20. Assisting the Fire Department and Emergency Medical Technicians as needed.
21. Assisting the public as needed.
22. Attending all training sessions conducted or required by the Chief of Police.
23. Assisting, when requested, in planning and implementation of Police Department annual training programs and plans.
24. Relieving the Chief of Police of routine administrative duties as directed, including maintaining departmental records, preparing reports, shift scheduling, professional standards investigations, use of force reports, equipment and infrastructure maintenance, etc.
25. Administer discipline as required by department process, policy and procedure.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Law Enforcement with a minimum of 10 years with 4 years in a supervisory and/or leadership capacity.
• Law Enforcement Supervisory Certificate preferred at the time of hire.
• Must obtain Management Certification through DPSST within 2 years of appointment, unless an extension is approved by the Chief of Police.
• Degree in Law Enforcement-related field from an accredited institution preferred

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

1. Must be a certified police officer, non-probationary at the time of appointment, with the minimum of an Advanced Certificate and fourteen (14) years of law enforcement experience.
2. Must have a record reflecting a history of self-motivation with a high level of self- initiated activity. Must be able to demonstrate sound judgement and decision making.
3. Must have demonstrated the ability to be an effective and constructive team member and proficient in oral and written communication skills.
4. Must be flexible and able to work long and varied shift hours and be available for call out at any time of the day or night.
5. Must have a personnel file that does not reflect any serious disciplinary problems or issues that question honesty or integrity.
6. Must be able to handle confidential, sensitive information.
7. Must be able to perform a variety of tasks, or other duties as assigned since the position is a general assignment. In-service training will be provided, when necessary. He/she must be able to provide leadership any type of incident that may arise.
8. This 40-hour work week may be required to work overtime; not eligible for overtime pay (exceptions as documented) however, flex time may be used in lieu of overtime; may be required to respond to emergency calls 24 hours per day.
9. Must be up to date on Oregon case laws and apply the appropriate approach when dealing with criminal acts. Must have demonstrated the ability to do a thorough case investigation and have an excellent knowledge of police policies and procedures and operate within these policies and procedures when investigating criminal acts.
SKILL IN

Supervision; criminal investigations; proficiency in the use and application of firearms and other weapons and tools used in law enforcement. The handling of toxic or hazardous conditions and/or materials. Communicating orally with the public; Establish and maintain working relationships with other employees, both within the City and the department and maintain open channels of communication and cooperation with other law enforcement and public safety agencies, public officials and citizens by dealing firmly, yet courteously with them.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Educational and experience verification. Possession of a valid Oregon drivers license. Demonstrated ability to perform essential functions. Ability to pass a State of Oregon background investigation, psychological assessment, and medical examination.