POLICE CAPTAIN

City of Huntington Beach, CA • Huntington Beach, CA

444d • $12,144 - $16,274

About The Position

The Police Captain is a leadership role within the Police Department, responsible for managing and coordinating the activities of a major division. This position involves overseeing personnel, budget management, and ensuring compliance with departmental policies. The role requires strong leadership skills and the ability to effectively manage resources and personnel to achieve organizational goals.

Requirements

• Must possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Six (6) years of police experience, including two (2) years as a Police Lieutenant with the City of Huntington Beach at the time of application.
• Knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Police Department and modern police methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of Community Oriented Policing philosophy, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, management, administration, and budget procedures.
• Ability to effectively delegate assignments and supervise subordinates.
• Ability to plan and initiate administrative policies and procedures.
• Ability to interpret and analyze complex documents, text, and data.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, Council members, department heads, and fellow employees.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, manage, supervise, and coordinate the activities and operations of a major division within the Police Department.
• Review and evaluate the performance and reports of division personnel.
• Approve the purchase of supplies and equipment and exercise budgetary control.
• Interpret departmental policies and inform subordinates of policy changes.
• Enforce department regulations, work methods, and work procedures.
• Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the activities and programs of the division bureaus and units.
• Oversee human resource management including recruitment, background investigations, career development, discipline, and training of personnel.
• Prepare and implement the division's budget.
• Inspect areas under command to remain informed of existing conditions.
• Evaluate existing organizational goals and objectives, procedures, policies, and systems.
• Identify inefficiencies and recommend modifications and implementation of new systems to the Chief.
• Develop controls over programs and initiate management reporting procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree