Police Captain

City of Stamford•Stamford, CT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Chief of Police and Assistant Chiefs, performs responsible administrative, supervisory and technical work in a bureau or specialized section of the Police Department. This role involves planning, directing, and coordinating all personnel and activities within their area of responsibility, ensuring effective and efficient use of resources, and maintaining positive relationships with the community and other agencies.

Requirements

Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Thorough knowledge of the management of police operations and administration, such as community policing.
Thorough knowledge of controlling laws, ordinances, and department policy, procedure, rules and regulations.
Skill in the use and care of firearms and in the operation of motor vehicles.
Ability to plan and organize the performance of a large number of police officers and civilian personnel.
Ability to behave in a positive and fair manner in order to gain and maintain the confidence, support, cooperation and satisfaction of the community.
Ability to plan and coordinate the Department’s response to major events/incidents.
Ability to analyze situations and information and make proper judgment.
Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively, both orally and in writing.
Sufficient strength, endurance and agility to perform duties of the class.
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Must be a permanent full-time employee of the Stamford Police Department.
Must have served two (2) years as a Lieutenant as of the date of the test for Captain.

Responsibilities

Plans, directs and coordinates all personnel and activities of a bureau or specialized section of the Police Department.
Assumes primary command responsibility as required at major incidents.
Supervises Lieutenants, Sergeants, Police Officers, and civilian personnel within area of responsibility.
Responsible for the effective and efficient use of resources to accomplish the mission, goals and objectives of the Department.
Conducts review and analysis audits of effectiveness of area of command and makes recommendations for improvement.
Reviews actions of subordinate commanders/supervisors.
Ensures personnel follow federal, state and local laws as well as Department policy and procedures.
Supervises the continuous training and development of personnel.
Promotes and maintains positive relationships with the community, related criminal justice agencies, city departments and the media.
Keeps supervisors abreast of Department and/or community problems through written and oral reports.
Meets and confers with members of the community regarding public safety issues.