Police Captain

Channel Islands, CA
California State University

Salary: $12,000 – $12,658 per month

Position Summary:

Under the general direction of the Chief of Police, the Police Captain manages the daily operations of police department functions.

Essential Functions:

  • Plans, organizes, and directs activities of the operational area(s) of responsibility.
  • Establishes policies and procedures, develops goals, objectives, and operational budgets, assesses program efficiency and effectiveness, and ensures compliance with the department’s accreditation standards.
  • Manages the employee evaluation process and provides effective leadership to staff members within the operational areas of responsibility.
  • Administers performance evaluations and provides supervision and leadership for department operations that promote excellent customer service, community policing, high morale, and a professional image.
  • Serves as the Incident Commander and/or Emergency Operations Center Director during major criminal incidents, natural and man-made disasters, demonstrations, or special events.
  • Works closely with the campus and surrounding community on issues affecting public safety.
  • Serves as a liaison to other police and public agencies in the region and state, and represents the department on committees, task forces, commissions, or multi-agency work groups.
  • Assumes all the responsibilities of the Chief of Police to include oversight, leadership, and administration of the Police, and Transportation & Parking work groups in the absence of the Chief of Police.
  • May perform the traditional uniform duties of a police officer when necessary, and may be required to work weekends, holidays, and/or after normal business hours.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from an accredited university/college. (Possession of additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required degree on a year-for-year basis)
  • Six years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience, including two years in a supervisory capacity is required.
  • Law enforcement experience within a higher education setting is desirable.
  • Possession of a current POST Basic Certificate is required.
  • Possession of a POST Supervisory Certificate or ability to qualify for this certificate within one year of appointment is required. Experience with CALEA, IACLEA or other law enforcement accreditation is desirable.
  • Experience complying with the Jeanne Clery Act and participating on a Behavioral Intervention or Threat Assessment Team, as well as possessing knowledge related to California emergency management regulations and practices are highly desirable.
  • Experience with the administration of parking services, as well as parking and transportation demand management are desirable.