Police Captain

Directs and coordinates the police operations in a major division; directs and supervises the activities of assigned officers and staff. Assure compliance of divisional activities with State and Federal laws and Borough policies and procedures.

The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Enforce local, State and Federal laws, and Borough Municipal code.
• Represents the Borough Police Department at court hearings; prepares reports requested and subpoenaed by the courts; and testifies in court cases.
• Directs division operations; evaluates and analyzes division issues, and recommends and implements solutions; prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects; trains and evaluates staff; assures divisional activities are in compliance with all laws, policies, regulations and goals.
• Manages officers; prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects; disciplines, trains and evaluates officers; counsels, coaches and instructs employees as required; assures officers are ready and prepared for duty; develops staff skills and conducts performance evaluations.
• Briefs officers on special assignments; coordinates administrative activities including employee scheduling and report processing.
• Develops and monitors division budget; prepares special and recurring reports, budgets, grants, proposals and contracts; recommends and implements changes to existing policies.
• Conducts research and planning functions; analyzes trends and makes recommendations for staffing and personnel assignments; directs division projects including grants and capital projects.
• Monitors and reviews trends in law enforcement and criminal justice. Recommend operational and policy improvement.
• Investigates and resolves complex and sensitive cases and citizen complaints, and conducts internal investigations.
• Supervises and participates in critical incidents, tactical situations and criminal investigations; responds to major crime scenes and takes command when appropriate; reviews criminal cases and assignments; identifies policy and compliance issues, and proposes solutions.
• Manages a variety of specialized functions in areas of expertise, including training, patrol and shift scheduling, detention protocols, internal affairs, civil and court process and proceedings and court security.
• Assists and interacts with federal, state and local law enforcement organizations, other Sheriff’s personnel, County departments, and outside organizations and businesses.
• Participates in activities that promote the Department’s Community Oriented Policing philosophy; this includes, but is not limited to, allowing the department to take and use an employee’s photo and information for public relations and public service purposes.

Perform other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of NSB Police Department policies and procedures, rules of evidence, current law enforcement techniques and procedures, and criminal and traffic codes.
• Knowledge of law enforcement management principles, practices and methods.
• Knowledge of Borough, State and Federal laws, regulations and ordinances.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice and court systems, procedures and protocols in the State of Alaska.
• Knowledge of investigative and interrogative procedures, and protocols for observation of critical details.
• Knowledge of hazardous chemicals and materials, first aid and CPR.
• Skill in safely using and maintaining a variety of firearms and special law enforcement equipment.
• Skill in interacting with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Skill in exercising controlled discretion in communicating with criminal suspects and mediating difficult situations.
• Skill in interpreting laws and regulations, making decisions, maintaining composure, and working effectively under stressful conditions and emergency situations.
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