Police Captain - 1126

PLEASE NOTE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS RECRUITMENT IS TO ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR FUTURE POLICE CAPTAIN OPENINGS.

Job Summary

Under limited direction and in compliance with technical, administrative, regulatory, or professional standards and guidelines, directs and manages the activities and operations of a major division (e.g. Administration, Field Operations, Investigations, or Support) of the Greenville Police Department. Performs complex and highly responsible planning and supervisory duties associated with the crime prevention and law enforcement activities of the City. Responsible for division supervision; implementation of departmental policies and procedures; oversight of law enforcement activities; planning, budgetary support, and other administrative or operational processes. Prepares, coordinates, implements, and monitors operational plans and orders, recommending priorities for allocating critical resources of the department. Assists in the coordination of department activities with other City officials or outside agencies; serves on law enforcement and public safety related committees as well as boards and panels as assigned by a Police Major or the Police Chief. Monitors laws, rules, and regulations and evaluates administrative and operational activities to ensure compliance. Addresses internal and external complaints or problems and resolves issues by meeting with law enforcement individuals, public citizens, or groups. Participates in and facilitates the timely and effective operation of the department’s internal investigation and disciplinary system. Performs special projects as assigned, providing responsible and complex administrative support to the Police Majors and Police Chief. Works within broad policy and organizational guidelines; independently plans and implements projects; and reports progress of major activities through periodic meetings. Maintains awareness of new trends and developments in the field of law enforcement and crime prevention; incorporates new developments as appropriate. Serves on community and specialized boards and committees as requested by the Police Majors or Police Chief. Assumes departmental command during the absence of the Police Majors or Police Chief as assigned.

Essential Functions

Essential Functions % of Time

• Provide Leadership and Management Oversight for Assigned Division: Provide leadership and the day-to-day administration and supervision of police activities within assigned division. Formulate and direct strategies to meet the agency’s community policing goals using statistical data and feedback from employees. Supervise assigned sworn and civilian staff, including selecting or recommending selection of division staff, assigning and evaluating work, coordinating work activities/assignments, counseling employees, participating in the investigation and reporting of employee misconduct, and taking appropriate disciplinary action, including participating in internal disciplinary and/or Public Safety Citizen Review Board hearings as required. Provide overall management and coordination for special teams, such as SWAT, Crisis Negotiation Team, and Dignitary Protection Team, as assigned by the Police Chief. Ensure subordinate employees are developed appropriately to prepare for succession planning within the agency. Maintain timely, clear and ongoing two-way communication with employees. Conduct regular staff or division meetings to keep staff apprised of relevant developments/information and enhance the department’s performance. Review and approve timecards and authorize leave requests. Schedule personnel to attend in-service training and technical or professional classes, seminars, or conferences to improve technical or professional skills. Day-to-day management responsibilities of each Captain vary slightly based on the type of service their unit provides to the community:
• Administration Division: Manage all departmental administrative, training, and budgetary preparations. Manage the planning, staffing, and coordination of City Special Events. Research and apply for grants to retain additional police services and/or personnel. Facilitate research into new police technology and equipment to determine suitability for implementation. Responsible for the budgetary function of the department which includes developing budget strategies in conjunction with the Police Majors and Police Chief, communicating with other Captains regarding equipment and training needs for their divisions, and communicating with the Office of Management & Budget Department on the final budgetary recommendations As the department’s Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) Accreditation Manager, oversee annual accreditation activities, recommend new policies and policy updates, and ensure compliance with CALEA standards throughout the department.
• Field Operations Division: Manage all Field Operations Division functions to include the activities of all Field Operations Platoons. Provide control and standardization of all operational procedures, including labor allocation, scheduling, staffing, organization, methods of patrol, patrol coverage, deployment and special patrol activities. Responsible for the production and collection of law enforcement intelligence, and coordination and dissemination of actionable intelligence to the proper line unit commanders. Supply the essential information and intelligence needs of the Police Chief. Coordinate and utilize statistical data and input from Strategic Planning and Analysis and subordinates to formulate effective and efficient strategies for the Division’s community policing efforts, to reduce crime and disorder, and to promote traffic safety. Serve as a direct line of communication to the Command Staff about issues impacting field operations. Establish and maintain effective working conditions.
• Investigations Division: Manage all Investigation Division functions including Crim