Police Captain

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This position involves responsible administrative and supervisory law enforcement work in assisting in the command of the City Police Department. Work involves responsibility for directing, coordinating, and supervising operations of an assigned shift. Work involves supervision of subordinate police officers in carrying out their duties including inspection of personnel, uniforms and equipment. Work is performed under general direction of the Deputy Chief in accordance with accepted police practices and departmental regulations.

Performance requires the exercise of initiative and judgment in directing operations and making decisions under emergency conditions endangering life and property. Supervision is exercised over subordinate police officers as assigned.

• Supervise assigned shift and review the work of police officers and subordinate personnel.
• Inspect condition and appearance of personnel, quarters, equipment, and cruisers on a regular basis.
• Patrol assigned areas periodically to supervise proper performance of duties by subordinates.
• Carry out and transmit orders and instructions of superiors.
• Advise and assist in the solution of difficult or unusual police problems, maintain discipline, and interpret and enforce departmental regulations.
• Assign duty and supervise officers in their performance including special details, traffic control, and accident investigation.
• Notify officers on duty of wanted or missing persons, stolen automobiles and other necessary information or special problems.
• Analyze information and prepare reports and summaries.
• Review and evaluate performance of police officers; investigate charges of inefficiency or neglect of duty; recommend awards of merit, recommend appropriate disciplinary measures, and train new employees.
• When required, read and answer official police departmental correspondence; issue press releases of media information.
• Assume control of police activities at the scene of major fires, riots, or other emergencies until relieved by superior officer.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, procedures, and techniques of modern police operations.
• Considerable knowledge of pertinent laws and ordinances and departmental rules and regulations, and ability to enforce them firmly, tactfully, and impartially.
• Considerable knowledge of the geography of the City.
• Considerable knowledge of modern principles, methods, and procedures of police supervision.
• Ability to assign, supervise, and review the work of subordinates engaged in a wide variety of police duties and to provide instruction and training.
• Ability to observe, analyze, and record situations clearly and objectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with departmental personnel and the general public.
• Skill in the use and care of firearms, vehicles and other police equipment.
• Ability to tactfully and courteously resolve problems or questions from the public when performing job.

Any combination of experience and training equivalent to considerable progressive experience as a police supervisor and graduation from a senior high school or equivalent.

• Valid Alabama Driver's License and insurable driving record.
• Meet the basic necessary requirements of the City code as a police officer for the City of Boaz.
• Minimum of one year experience as a Police Sergeant.
• Must pass required physical examination after position is offered.

CAPTAIN CODE: 608