Captain

The University of Akron•Akron, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position directs the patrol, training, and other department supervisors in their daily duties and responsibilities while providing overall direction to various divisions of the department. The Captain will also perform administrative duties, including supervising facility operations, equipment control, managing personnel, creating and enforcing policies and procedures, and reviewing paperwork. Additionally, the Captain will perform all duties and responsibilities of a sworn University Law Enforcement Officer and direct the operations for special events and dignitary protection details. The role also involves acting as a liaison between the department and the University community, as well as the government and the surrounding community. Participation in strategic planning for departmental in-service, advanced training needs, and University or police department events is also a key function. Finally, the Captain will plan and coordinate equipment maintenance as well as departmental vehicle fleet maintenance, and make recommendations for new equipment and new vehicle purchases.

Requirements

Requires a High School Diploma.
Requires a minimum of two years of prior leadership and management experience at the rank of sergeant or similar first line supervisor.
Demonstrated ability to lead personnel and manage programs or initiatives required.
Significant knowledge of laws and law enforcement techniques and University rules and regulations required.
High moral and ethical standards, strong communication, problem solving, decision making and analytical skills required.
Requires the ability to maintain departmental and Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Standards.
Ability to learn and use First Aid, CPR and firearms required.
Basic computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets and databases required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Professional leadership training such as PELC, CLEE, or FBINA preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct the patrol, training, and other department supervisors in their daily duties and responsibilities while providing overall direction to various divisions of the department.
Perform administrative duties, including supervising facility operations, equipment control, managing personnel, creating and enforcing policies and procedures, and reviewing paperwork.
Perform all duties and responsibilities of a sworn University Law Enforcement Officer and direct the operations for special events and dignitary protection details.
Act as a liaison between the department and the University community, as well as the government and the surrounding community.
Participate in the strategic planning for the departmental in-service, advanced training needs, and University or police department events.
Plan and coordinate equipment maintenance as well as departmental vehicle fleet maintenance.
Make recommendations for new equipment and new vehicle purchases.