Police Captain

Overview

Under the general direction of the Chief of Police and Assistant Chiefs, performs responsible administrative, supervisory and technical work in a bureau or specialized section of the Police Department; does related work as required.

Under the general direction of the Chief of Police and Assistant Chiefs.

• Performs related duties as required.
• Plans, directs and coordinates all personnel and activities of a bureau or specialized section of the Police Department.
• Assumes primary command responsibility as required at major incidents.
• Supervises Lieutenants, Sergeants, Police Officers, and civilian personnel within area of responsibility.
• Responsible for the effective and efficient use of resources to accomplish the mission, goals and objectives of the Department.
• Conducts review and analysis audits of effectiveness of area of command and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Reviews actions of subordinate commanders/supervisors.
• Ensures personnel follow federal, state and local laws as well as Department policy and procedures.
• Supervises the continuous training and development of personnel.
• Promotes and maintains positive relationships with the community, related criminal justice agencies, city departments and the media.
• Keeps supervisors abreast of Department and/or community problems through written and oral reports.
• Meets and confers with members of the community regarding public safety issues.

• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Thorough knowledge of the management of police operations and administration, such as community policing.
• Thorough knowledge of controlling laws, ordinances, and department policy, procedure, rules and regulations.
• Skill in the use and care of firearms and in the operation of motor vehicles.
• Ability to plan and organize the performance of a large number of police officers and civilian personnel.
• Ability to behave in a positive and fair manner in order to gain and maintain the confidence, support, cooperation and satisfaction of the community.
• Ability to plan and coordinate the Department’s response to major events/incidents. ?
  
  Ability to analyze situations and information and make proper judgment.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Sufficient strength, endurance and agility to perform duties of the class.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

* This position is open only to permanent full-time employees of the Stamford Police Department, who meet the qualifications stated below.*

A Lieutenant must have served two (2) years as a Lieutenant as of the date of the test for Captain in order to qualify to take such test.

SCOPE OF EXAMINATION:
There will be an assessment center weighted 100%.

EXAMINATION DATES:
Assessment Center – Sunday, October 25, 2026