Police Captain

Salary: $145,393.00 – $185,562.00 Annually

Position Summary:

Under general direction of the Police Chief, plans, schedules, organizes, supervises, reviews and evaluates the activities of the Stockton Unified School District Police Department (SUSDPD) through subordinate levels of supervision; trains sworn staff and provides for their professional development; develops and implements departmental operational programs; provides administrative and budgetary support to the Police Chief and acts for the Chief on a relief or as assigned basis.

Essential Functions:

• Plans, schedules, organizes, assigns, reviews and evaluates the work of sworn and non-sworn staff; ensures coverage of staff for all shifts and assignments; provides for the training of staff in work procedures and for their professional development. E
• Oversees the provision of such functions as investigations, property and evidence, dispatching, and vehicle abatement. E
• Oversees and coordinates special programs and projects as assigned. E
• Recommends selection, disciplinary, and other personnel decisions; counsels employees and administers discipline as required. E
• Interprets laws, codes, policies, and procedures to staff; ensures legality and consistency of application. E
• Assists with the development of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the department; assists with development and administration of the budget; prepares and reviews grant requests and assists in the administration of grant funds. E
• Oversees sworn personnel selection procedures, including conducting interviews and background investigations. E
• Develops cooperative working relationships and mutual aide agreements with representatives of other local public safety departments; responds to citizen concerns or inquiries regarding police services and inquiries from the media. E

Requirements:

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in criminal justice, police science, public administration or a related field and four years of supervisory experience in the police service, equivalent to the level of Sergeant or above; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position.
• A Master’s degree and experience with the Juvenile Division is highly desirable.
• Must possess a supervisory Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certificate.
• Must possess an appropriate California Operator’s License issued by the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles.
• Must be able to meet physical, psychological, and background standards.
• Valid certificates in First Aid and CPR within 60 days from the date of hire.
• Must qualify with a firearm at a specified police or sheriff’s shooting range periodically.
• Candidates must periodically qualify with a firearm and work night, overtime, and/or irregular hours.
• Must be able to successfully complete and pass the law enforcement hiring standards, which includes a polygraph examination, psychological examination and an extensive background investigation.
• Must be successful in meeting the qualification standards required to have access to the national and State of California confidential law enforcement databases.