Police Captain (Promotional)

City of West Covina • West Covina, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Under administrative direction of the Police Chief, the position of Police Captain manages and coordinates the activities of a major division of the Police Department involving patrol, investigation, or support services activities. This role assists and participates in the evaluation of departmental problems, policies, and issues, and may act on behalf of the Police Chief during absences.

Requirements

• Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• One (1) year of experience at the rank of Lieutenant with the City of West Covina.
• A valid California Driver's License.
• Thorough knowledge of modern police administration, organization, and development of personnel and equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of obligations, responsibilities, functions, and procedures of the Police Department and the limitations upon its authority.
• Thorough knowledge of modern patrol, traffic, investigative, and management techniques.
• Thorough knowledge of modern techniques in police handling of juveniles and crime prevention programs.
• Thorough knowledge of records, communications, identification, and jail procedures and techniques.
• Thorough knowledge of criminal law, court procedure, rules of related constitutional, legal and court decisions affecting police jurisdiction.
• Thorough knowledge of police science, personnel administration, training, and modern management practices.

Nice To Haves

• A Master's Degree is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, develops, coordinates, and directs division operations relating to police patrol, investigations, training, jail, traffic, property/evidence control, record keeping, crime prevention, or community services.
• Participates in the interviewing, selection, training, and evaluation of employees.
• Schedules, assigns, and coordinates division work activities with those of other units, departments, and outside agencies.
• Identifies problems and develops recommendations for improving the quality of police services.
• Supervises the activities of assigned personnel and reviews daily reports.
• Directs investigations and special studies and the preparation of news releases and statistical reports requested by federal, state, and local agencies.
• Directs and assists in the training of subordinate personnel.
• Attends staff and professional meetings.
• Works closely with Community groups, business organizations, and other City departments to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of police service delivery.
• Orders supplies, materials, and equipment for the division and makes budgetary recommendations concerning needs of the division.
• May speak before community groups on Police Department activities and policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager