Captain Job Description

Question 1

FLSA Status:

Answer 1

Exempt

Question 2

DEFINITION:

Answer 2

• To supervise, assign, review and coordinate the work of staff responsible for patrol or criminal investigation activities;
• to oversee and participate in all work activities;
• to perform a variety of tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility

Question 3

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Answer 3

• Receives direction from the Police Major

- Exercises supervision over assigned police officers, technical and administrative support personnel

Question 4

Essential Functions: (1/19)

Answer 4

 Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the activities of the assigned division; oversee the work of subordinate employees responsible for patrol and criminal investigations as assigned; perform a variety of functions related to assigned area services

Question 5

Essential Functions: (2/19)

Answer 5

Establish schedules and methods for providing patrol and criminal investigation functions; identify resources needs; review needs with appropriate management staff; allocate resources accordingly

Question 6

Essential Functions: (3/19)

Answer 6

Participate in the development of policies and procedures; monitor work activities to ensure compliance with established polices and procedures; make recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards and procedures

Question 7

Essential Functions: (4/19)

Answer 7

Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; implement approved policies and procedures

Question 8

Essential Functions: (5/19)

Answer 8

Operate and maintain assigned police vehicles

Question 9

Essential Functions: (6/19)

Answer 9

Receive and review reports relative to assigned area of operation; assign duty personnel to follow-up on questions and gather information.

Question 10

Essential Functions: (7/19)

Answer 10

Participate in the selection of Police Department personnel; participate in monitoring employee performance objectives; prepare employee performance reviews; provide or coordinate employee training; complete and maintain schedules for assigned personnel; work with subordinate employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures

Question 11

Essential Functions: (8/19)

Answer 11

Prepare and present reports and other necessary correspondence; provide staff support to assigned department and other City personnel; approve reports and records; respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints

Question 12

Essential Functions: (9/19)

Answer 12

Review the work of subordinates to ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures, participate and lead staff meeting to review departmental services, procedures and activities; coordinate staff schedules; ensure appropriate allocation of staff resources

Question 13

Essential Functions: (10/19)

Answer 13

Assist in developing training programs in the various phases of police activities

Question 14

Essential Functions: (11/19)

Answer 14

Perform other related functions as assigned

Question 15

Essential Functions: (12/19)

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When assigned to patrol, supervise the patrol operations of the Police Department including preventive patrol, traffic enforcement and school crossings; ensure all arrests are conducted legally and professionally

Question 16

Essential Functions: (13/19)

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When assigned to patrol, supervise dispatching activities; supervise the receiving of complaints or reports of emergencies; determine the need for police action and the dispatching of police services; ensure that communication reports and records are properly completed, submitted and maintained

Question 17

Essential Functions: (14/19)

Answer 17

When assigned to criminal investigations, conduct, supervise and coordinate investigations of criminal acts; prioritize cases; instruct officers in investigation procedures; review all investigation reports; make recommendations and suggestions to officers; coordinate investigations involving several officers; follow up criminal investigations including writing follow up reports

Question 18

Essential Functions: (15/19)

Answer 18

When assigned to criminal investigations, perform surveillance of suspected criminal activity; share and provide information to other law enforcement agencies; assist State and Federal human services agencies; counsel and refer parents to proper social service agencies

Question 19

Essential Functions: (16/19)

Answer 19

When assigned to criminal investigations, ensure the preservation of evidence; oversee the collection, storage and transfer of evidence; process crime scenes; make arrests as necessary; interview victims, complainants and witnesses; participate in the interrogation of suspects; fill out documentation for the District Attorney’s office; photograph, collect, and process evidence, fingerprints and documentation; testify and present evidence

Question 20

Essential Functions: (17/19)

Answer 20

Good attendance is required

Question 21

Essential Functions: (18/19)

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Works in a manner safe to the individual and other people; keeps work area clean and safe; follows safety rules and safe work practices; uses safety equipment as required

Question 22

Essential Functions: (19/19)

Answer 22

Confidentiality is required

Question 23

Marginal Functions:

Answer 23

Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Question 24

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: (12)

Answer 24

1: Operations, services and activities of a comprehensive law enforcement program;
2: Principles, practices, and methods of crime prevention, law enforcement, traffic control, criminal investigations and patrol services
3: Pertinent, federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations
4: Specialized firearms and communications equipment
5: Principles and procedures of law enforcement and criminal justice
6: Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation
7: Methods and techniques of police investigations
8: Laws governing the apprehension, arrest and custody of accused persons
9: Methods and techniques of police support services operations
10: City geographical area
11: City personnel policies and procedures
12: Principles and procedures for developing goals, objectives and management plans

Question 25

QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to: (18)

Answer 25

1: Oversee and participate in law enforcement programs including field operations and support services
2: Participate in developing and administering departmental goals, objectives and procedures
3: Analyze data and information; draw conclusions; propose responsive actions
4: Identify and respond to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns and needs
5: Plan, organize, direct and coordinate the work of lower-level staff
6: Supervise, train and evaluate staff
7: Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals
8: Research, analyze and evaluate new methods and techniques
9: Select, supervise, train and evaluate subordinate employees
10: Prepare and administer large program budgets
11: Interpret and apply applicable federal, state and local policies, laws and regulations
12: Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
13: Operate a computer and other office equipment
14: Maintain confidentiality of certain city information
15: Establish and maintain effective, working relationships with those contacted in the course of business
16: Maintain effective audio-visual discernment and perception needed for: making observations, communicating with others, reading and writing, operating assigned equipment
17: Maintain effective mental capacity which permits: making sound decisions, using good judgment, utilizing other intellectual capabilities
18: Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following: sitting for extended periods of time, operating assigned equipment

Question 26

Experience and Training Guidelines
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
Experience:

Answer 26

Five years increasingly responsible experience in municipal police work/law enforcement including two year of lead responsibility equivalent to that of a Lieutenant in the City of Moore.

Question 27

Experience and Training Guidelines
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
Education:

Answer 27

High school diploma or equivalent, supplemented by specialized training in law enforcement, criminal justice or a related field

Question 28

Experience and Training Guidelines
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
License or Certificate:

Answer 28

Must have a valid Oklahoma driver’s license

Question 29

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental Conditions: (11)

Answer 29

1: Office and emergency public safety environment;
2: exposure to emergency and disaster situations;
3: exposure to potentially hostile environments;
4: exposure to dangerous and/or hostile people;
5: animal and human body fluids;
6: hazards of emergency driving;
7: hazards associated with traffic control and working in and near traffic;
8: working in and near natural and man-made disasters; exposure to inclement weather conditions;
9: may be required to work in and around heavy vehicles and equipment; possible exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes and gases when assisting in emergency calls; possible exposure to hazardous chemicals, high voltage and toxic materials;
10: exposure to waste and infectious diseases;
11: frequent contact with the public

Question 30

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Conditions; (9)

Answer 30

1: Essential and other important duties require
2: maintaining physical condition necessary for moderate and heavy lifting;
3: bending stooping, kneeling, crawling, jumping and climbing; the use of fingers, both hands and both arms; the use of both legs;
4: may be required to take offensive and/or defensive action during physical confrontations;
5: ability to discharge a firearm; running, walking, standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time;
6: the ability to operate motorized equipment and/or assigned vehicles;
7: adequate speech, hearing and eye sight required;
8: carry, push, pull, drag or hold moderate to heavy weight objects;
9: visual acuity and ability to distinguish color