FPS Bureau Captain

Under administrative direction, assists in the administration and supervision of the Police Department;directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates activities and operations within the Police Department;coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies; provides highlyresponsible and complex administrative support to the Chief of Police; and assumes command of andresponsibility for the department in the absence of the Chief of Police.

1. Assists the Chief of Police in planning, directing, coordinating, and controlling Police Departmentoperations.2. Assumes management responsibility for services, programs, projects, and activities within the PoliceDepartment; coordinates the activities of sworn and non-sworn personnel in preserving order,protecting life and property, investigating crimes, and in enforcing laws and municipal ordinances asthe operating manager of assigned divisions.3. Manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, andpriorities for assigned programs; recommends and administers policies and procedures.4. Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures;recommends, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels.5. Studies crime reports and current literature in law enforcement to determine trends and makerecommendations for changes in organization and operating policies and procedures; prepares reportsregarding crime incidents, calls, staffing, projects, and other indicators of department effectiveness andefficiency.6. 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 withstaff to identify and resolve problems.7. Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; oversees the conduct of backgroundinvestigation; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies;implements discipline and termination procedures.8. Participates in the development and administration of the Divisions’ annual budget; participates in theforecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitors and approvesexpenditures; implements adjustments.9. Researches and develops grants for assigned programs; oversees grant implementation.10. Oversees and controls the purchasing, maintenance, and inventory of assigned Police Departmentequipment, vehicles, and property; oversees and participates in major purchases including researchingvehicles and equipment, obtaining price quotes, negotiating purchase, preparing staff/Council agenda

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 servicesand 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 preventionservices and activities including investigation and identification, patrol, traffic control, recordsmanagement, 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 divisions of the Police Department.Effectively plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate the work of assigned divisions of the PoliceDepartment.Oversee, direct, and coordinate the work of lower level staffSelect, supervise, train and evaluate staff.

Any combination of education and experience that would likelyprovide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilitieswould be:Education/Training:A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work incriminal justice, political science, business or public administration, or a related field.Experience:Six years of increasingly responsible law enforcement experience including three years ofadministrative and supervisory experience at a level comparable to or above a PoliceLieutenant.License or Certificate:Possession of an appropriate, valid driver’s license.Possession of a P.O.S.T. Advanced and Supervisory Certificate.Possession of, or ability to obtain within eighteen months of appointment, a P.O.S.T. ManagementCertificate.

Environment: Standard office setting, reactive emergency, natural or man-made disaster, and routinepeace keeping environments with travel to various locations to attend meetings or respond to majorcrime scenes, disasters or critical incidents; the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weatherconditions; occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extremecold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, risk of radiation, and vibration; the noise level in the workenvironment 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 andweekends and may be required to travel outside City boundaries to attend meetings.