Police Captain - Zuni Police Department; Closing

POLICE CAPTAIN FT/REGULAR EXEMPT - LEVEL 14 SALARY: $35.61

GENERAL DEFINITION: The primary responsibility of this position will oversee the efficient operations of the Law Enforcement Program which ensures the safety, prevention of life, and property of the community. Ensures compliance with established policies, procedures, ordinances, regulations, codes, and laws

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Work is performed under the general direction of the Chief of Police

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Provides direct supervision to the Administrative Lieutenant and Operations Lieutenant and other assigned personnel.

Plans, directs, and coordinates the work of all divisions of the Police Department as second-in-command to the Police Chief.

• Assists the Chief in developing, coordinating, and managing emergency and routine operating policies and procedures of the law enforcement, telecommunications, and traffic enforcement.
• Assist in oversight of the incident management system and personnel accountability system for the Zuni Police Department Including evidence, fleet armory, training, equipment, and physical fitness.
• Observes the work of subordinate staff to ensure the provision of efficient and comprehensive services.
• Submit reports on daily patrol activities to the Chief of Police.
• Submit reports on the condition of Law Enforcement Program facilities (e.g. Police Department, and Telecommunications Center and equipment to the Chief of Police.
• Prepare required and or requested narrative and statistical reports. Reviews and submits monthly and annual reports to various departments and agencies and meets assigned required deadlines for reports
• Enforces and administers the provisions of the Pueblo of Zuni Personnel Polices Manuel and any subsequent personnel policies.
• Reviews operations to determine impact and effectiveness provides recommendations for expansion, and/or improvements in services
• Maintains appropriate documentation on incidents as required by policies and procedures.
• Ensures confidentiality of proceedings, files, and other information covered by established policies and procedures.
• Interviews applicants for vacant positions and make hiring decisions based on interview committee recommendations.
• Responsible for required audits and inventories of evidence collected and maintained in Departments Evidence Control.
• Oversee Standard Operating Procedures Manuel & Domestic Violence Protocol Manuel compliance.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of the program budget(s) and proposals: in compliance with funding agency requirements and in contract negotiations.
• Inspect buildings, grounds, vehicles and equipment to estimate budget needs of the Department and maintain an updated inventory of police equipment and supplies.
• Screens and approves vouchers, purchase orders, requisitions, and such affecting the department in the absence of the Chief of Police.
• Explains general orders, special messages, and decisions of the Police Chief, Division Director, Tribal Administrator, and Tribal Council to the supervised personnel.

Performs varying types of law enforcement work as second in command of the Department.

• Responds to incidents, when required, including fire theft, automobile accidents, robberies, disturbances, and any other misdemeanors or felonies and secure the scene of a crime.
• Coordinates incident command scenes with other public safety organizations when required.
• Coordinates activities with other public safety agencies as needed: acts as a representative of Pueblo’s law enforcement program
• Ensure tribal sovereignty and the jurisdictional powers and authority of the program are recognized and observed by all domestic and foreign law enforcement agencies
• Approves the working schedules for patrol officers.

Serves as the point of contact for inter-departmental relations, public relations, and community relations.

• Serves on program committees, projects, and initiatives to represent the interest of the Law Enforcement program.
• Administers the community policing program; presents lectures/activities on crime and substance abuse prevention, automobile safety, and other similar topics
• Responsible for performance management, conducts performance evaluations of supervised staff and recommends appropriate recognition, disciplinary actions, staff changes, or reassignments if required.
• Reviews, recommends changes, or approves performance evaluations completed by assigned staff and approves or denies proposed actions
• Investigate and resolve internal affairs problems and…