Police Captain

Opportunity

INTERNAL POSTING ONLY This is an internal opportunity open only to eligible current employees of the department who meet the established qualifications for the position. This position provides administrative and supervisory support to the Police Chief in the overall administration of the Police Department. The Police Chief serves as the first assistant to the Police Chief and assumes full command of the department in the Police Chief's absence.

Responsibilities include planning, directing, and supervising Police Sergeants, Police Officers, Community Service Officers, and administrative staff. The position is responsible for directing and overseeing all field operations, including patrol and investigations, as assigned, in accordance with policies and procedures established by the Police Chief. Work is performed with considerable independence under the general supervision of the Police Chief. Salary Range: $59.83/hour - $80.52/hour (Grade J)

Schedule:

Subject to a variety of schedules which includes a standard forty (40) hour work week plus a variety of evening and weekend meetings: i.e. City Council, Civil Service Commission, civic organizations, project meetings, and community groups. On call with an expectation to physically respond to critical incidents. Union Representation:
Non-Union

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation. The omission of specific statements does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Understand and apply the Community Oriented Policing philosophy of the White Bear Lake Police Department in the performance of police duties.
• Provide credible testimony and/or evidence at trials, hearings, and before grand juries, as required.
• Maintain a strong code of ethics of the highest standard of conduct while on and off duty.
• Ensure proper investigative follow-up when needed, and coordinates prosecution with the proper prosecutor in compliance with judicial and department rules.
• Plan, direct, command, and supervise personnel, operations, and activities of patrol, investigations and administration. Ensure employee compliance with applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures and takes appropriate corrective action as needed.
• Develop, modify, and maintain a schedule for Department personnel in a manner that will ensure necessary minimum coverage while achieving maximum effectiveness and efficiency. Assists in other staffing needs as necessary.
• Supervise departmental inspections and internal affairs functions.
• Analyze crime and call for service data and initiates staffing changes and techniques that will have the maximum impact on reducing criminal activity and increasing public safety.
• Plan, implement and evaluate strategic planning initiatives and department programs and activities, including crime prevention programs.
• Coordinate the formal written and ongoing informal performance evaluation of Police Officers and Community Service Officers conducted by Police Sergeants; conducts performance evaluations of Police Sergeants and administrative staff.
• Identify training needs of the department and its members and make recommendations to the Police Chief.
• Actively participate in County/Regional partnerships and professional development opportunities.
• Conduct training and mentoring of future police leadership issues.
• Possess outstanding communication, organizational and general presentation skills.
• Assist the Police Chief with the development of the department budget and prepare administrative reports as required.
• Perform other position-related duties as required or assigned.

Minimum (all):

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, emergency management, or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience in law enforcement with at least two (2) years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Active Minnesota POST Board certification.
• A valid driver's license and driving record that meets City and/or department standards.

Skills and Experience That Elevate your Success (Not required):

• Master's degree in criminal justice, emergency management, or a related field; or graduation from the FBI National Academy, Northwestern School of Police Staff and Command, or other executive command training.
• More than four (4) years of supervisory or leadership experience in law enforcement.
• Bilingual or multilingual communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively in English and one or more additional languages.

Equivalency Statement: An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered.

The physical and cognitive demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully and safely perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable…