Careers

City of Jasper
Job Description
Position: Captain                   
Department: Police Department
Salary:  Based on Qualifications

General Description

This is a key leadership role under the direction of the Police Chief, the Police Captain directs and manages the activities and operations of the Field Operations, Investigations and Professional Standards of the department. The Police Captain performs complex and highly responsible planning and supervisory duties associated with the departments community policing program.  The Police Captain also assumes departmental command during the absence of the Police Chief as assigned and maintains annual certification as a police officer.   

Essential Job Functions

  • Investigate Violent crimes, process crime scenes and collect evidence.
  • Sets Officer schedules and ensures that shifts are appropriately covered.
  • Provides leadership to accomplish the mission, goals and objectives as defined by the Chief of Police and City Administration.
  • Establishes protection of life and property through law enforcement, crime control, prevention measures, traffic enforcement, recovery of property and apprehension of offenders.
  • Participates in the design and development of performance measures, deliverables and related strategic planning efforts and incorporates strategic planning into the budget process.
  • Conducts internal audits and makes recommendations for operational and systems improvements.
  • Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with Department policy and legal guidelines to protect the interest of the public.
  • Interacts with and responds to inquiries from community groups, civic organizations and bargaining units to address community and employee concerns.
  • Prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects, tracks and reviews work progress and process, evaluates work performance and recommends disciplinary actions.
  • Be able to work different hours when needed.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

Knowledge of applicable city, county, state and Federal statutes, rules, ordinances, codes, regulations, administrative orders and case law governing municipal law enforcement, City and Department policies and procedures, quality management and/or supervision principles, of the legislative process, court process and legal terminology, and modern law enforcement trends and practices.

Skilled in planning, organizing and directing the work of employees performing varied operations connected with police activities, developing proper training, and instructional procedures for those employees, assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands, working within deadlines to complete projects and assignments, assessing, analyzing, identifying and implementing solutions to complex problems, providing and following oral and written instructions and in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with both external and internal customers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is performed in indoor and outdoor environments. Work may require frequent standing, walking and bending, and occasional climbing; AND may be exposed to moving traffic, extreme temperatures and weather, potential physical harm from dangerous suspects or criminals, infectious diseases and life-threatening situations. In addition, incumbents may be exposed to repetitive motion.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must have five years as a Certified Law Enforcement Officer, have experience in conducting investigations and administrative functions.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications can be obtained by contacting the City of Jasper, Customer Service staff at 386-792-1212.

Applicant must provide:

  1. Completed City of Jasper Employment Application
  2. Current Resume
  3. Salary Expectations

 

Application Deadline: Open until Filled

 

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