Police Captain - Jefferson Police Department - Full Time

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jeffersonCoatesville (PA)

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Police Protection

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About the role

Police Captain The Police Captain will perform complex work directing the operational activities of the Jefferson Police Department field operations. Work involves overseeing the day to day operations of the police department and assisting the Police Chief in developing and carrying out the mission and vision for the department. Provides supervision to a police watch or shift. Primary responsibilities include oversight of scheduling and deployment of personnel to ensure adequate coverage, as well as formal and ongoing training, development and evaluation of supervisor and officer performance.

Essential Functions: Oversees completions of scheduling, work assignments and payroll entries; As well as reviews all reports by staff; prepares and reviews performance evaluations; and makes recommendations as appropriate. Supervises assigned personnel/subordinates on a watch or shift to ensure goals and objectives of the department are met. Provides direction and leadership. Commands the overall activity of the assigned function(s), reviews the work of personnel for proper and applicable law enforcement techniques, and monitors the results. Assures clear lines of communication between executive staff, command staff and line officers and that departmental policy, procedures and practices are clearly transmitted and understood. Familiar with crime stats and reports of areas surrounding the university and hospital facilities. Exercises independent judgment in all matters pertaining to the day-to-day operations including the application and enforcement of city laws and ordinances, and state statutes. Functions as a member of the agency's command staff providing input, suggestions, and recommendations. Meets with citizen groups as required. Serves on designated task forces. Organizes and implements policy needed to assure a safe and secure environment. Forecasts staffing needs and problems and initiates plans to meet needs based on statistical data. Assist with the Recruitment and Hiring of Qualified Personnel Develops a method of recruitment to ensure that the best personnel are hired. Provides for initial training of new staff, and ongoing training of existing staff. Oversight of the FTO program for all new hires on shift.

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree required, master's degree preferred 4 years of progressively responsible supervisory experience in specialized areas of law enforcement.
Knowledge of federal, state and local statutes/ordinances.
Crisis Management - B0480 Knowledge of crisis management concepts and techniques, ability to predict, avert, mitigate, and recover from an event that has or could have a severely negative impact on the business.
Premises Operation and Maintenance - EPFM0000 Knowledge of and ability to ensure safe practices in daily operations and effective maintenance and repair services for physical premises.
Decision Making and Critical Thinking - I0700 Understanding of the issues related to the decision-making process, ability to analyze situations fully and accurately, and reach productive decisions.
Emergency Management - TMFG0625 Knowledge of and ability to use tools and techniques to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from an emergency.
Performance Management - M0450 Ability to apply organization's performance management system, practices, and tools to developing and improving individual, team, and organizational performance.
Team Management - M0150 Knowledge of effective team building techniques and ability to form and manage effective teams.
Personnel Security - TAD630 Knowledge of, and ability to implement, the measures necessary to safeguard an organization's employees and visitors.
Premises Management and Security - TBF0130 Knowledge of the issues, operational practices, and challenges associated with the safe daily operation and maintenance of the physical premises of a retail branch
Completion of a recognized police academy
Safety or Security certifications through IAHSS, ASIS, military or equivalent organization preferred.
Lethal Weapons Certification - Pennsylvania State Police Within 90 Days
Physical Demands
Lift over 50 lbs. Push/pull up to 140 lbs. Carry 80 lbs. short distances. Frequent standing/walking, squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing and reaching overhead.
Work Shift
Workday Day (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
RegularEmployee EntityThomas Jefferson University
Primary Location Address1101 Market, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

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