Police Captain

Overview

A police captain for the Coeur d'Alene Police Department is an executive staff member who leads an assigned Division and reports directly to the Chief of Police. Captains are expected to have wide career experience and appropriate education/executive-level training.

The Coeur d’Alane Police Department (CDAPD) is a professional organization consisting of 121 employees and many volunteers working daily for the safety of, and justice for, our 58,000 residents and thousands of annual visitors. Professionalism and excellence are qualities you will find whether you are interacting with one of our 99 sworn officers or one of our high-level professional staff members.

We believe in the value of strong community partnerships and robust regional collaboration.

The Captains primarily lead the Patrol or Investigations Divisions with additional responsibilities for one or more of: SWAT, K9, Animal Control, Code Enforcement, Records, and more. Captains serve as the Acting Chief in his absence and are primary collaborators with regional agencies.

This job provides generous benefits beyond the salary which include: uniforms and cleaning, firearms, take-home vehicle, pension plan, medical benefits, extensive training, and flexible scheduling.

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• Associate's Degree is required and a Bachelor's degree is preferred in Criminal Justice, Business Management or a related field;
• Eight (8) years of law enforcement experience with at least two (2) years at the level of Lieutenant;
• Idaho Peace Officer Standards Training (POST) Basic certification with eligibility for Intermediate and Supervisor Certifications or the ability to obtain Intermediate and Supervisor Certification within one (1) year of appointment;
• Valid driver's license; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the position may be considered.