Police Captain

Police Captain

The City of Coronado is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Police Captain. Under administrative direction, this position directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates the activities and operations of an assigned division within the Police Department, including either the Field Services Division or Support Services Division. The Police Captain provides highly responsive and complex administrative support to the Police Chief.

The ideal candidate will be a proactive leader with a working knowledge of the concepts of police legitimacy, procedural justice, community policing and problem solving. The ideal candidate will understand the need to build and maintain working relationships within the City of Coronado with other city departments, our residents, business community, schools, faith-based organizations, and the United States Navy, as well as maintaining relationships with adjacent local, state, and federal public safety agencies.

They will have a depth of technical knowledge in law enforcement and police administration, dispatch, property and evidence, court procedures, project management, and municipal budgeting process. He/she will possess a high degree of emotional intelligence, political astuteness and be engaged in the professional development of the members of the police department. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator, skilled at working under pressure and handling challenges and tasks that arise simultaneously and/or unexpectedly.

Lastly, the successful candidate will demonstrate excellent writing and research skills.

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• At least ten (10) years of increasingly responsible law enforcement experience, including four (4) years of administrative and supervisory responsibility.
• Two (2) years of management experience at the rank of Police Lieutenant or higher is preferred.

• Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in criminal justice, business administration, public administration or a related field.

• Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License with a safe driving record.
• Possession of an Advanced Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Certificate.
• Possession of a P.O.S.T. Supervisory certificate.
• Possession of a P.O.S.T. Management certificate is preferred.

Application Review: A completed City of Coronado employment application must be completed by July 20, 2026. Copies of licenses and/or certificates must be attached to the application. Applications will be reviewed on the basis of relevant education, training, and experience.

Examination Process:
Applicants considered most qualified will be invited to participate in an oral panel interview. Additionally, applicants may be requested to undertake any or all of the following exercises – assessment, practical, or presentation – as part of the evaluation process.

Department Interview:
Top candidates will be invited to participate in a department interview with the Police Chief. Additionally, applicants may be requested to undertake any or all of the following exercises – assessment, practical, or presentation – as part of the evaluation process.

Establishment of Eligibility List:
Candidates who successfully complete the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list for a period of at least six months. Candidates must obtain a 70% or above in all components of the examination to pass. Applicants will be notified via email of their eligibility status.

Additional Information:
The successful candidate will be issued a conditional offer subject to the successful completion of a psychological examination and a medical exam, including a drug screening. The City of Coronado participates in E-Verify, all new employees are required to submit verification of legal right to work in the United States. The City of Coronado is an equal opportunity employer…