City of St. Joseph
Police Captain
SALARY
$24.81 Hourly
$51,599.97 Annually
LOCATION
St. Joseph, MO
JOB TYPE
Full-time
JOB NUMBER
00021
DEPARTMENT
Police
DIVISION
Police-Commissioned
OPENING DATE
11/08/2012
CLOSING DATE
Continuous
SALARY
$24.81 Hourly
$51,599.97 Annually
LOCATION
St. Joseph, MO
JOB TYPE
Full-time
JOB NUMBER
00021
DEPARTMENT
Police
DIVISION
Police-Commissioned
OPENING DATE
11/08/2012
CLOSING DATE
Continuous
Job Summary/Scope
- Job SummarySupervises daily work activities of commissioned officers and civilians assigned to a specific shift or division. Ensures officers and civilians comply with Department policies and regulations. Coordinates the use of staff and resources in the department. Assists in criminal investigations.Job ScopePlans, organizes and controls the work of assigned employees. Direct supervisory responsibilities. Some budgetary responsibilities.
Examples of Duties & Responsibilities
- Essential Duties and Responsibilities1. RESPONDS to all major calls, and DIRECTS the activities of subordinates. RESPONDS to routine calls, as necessary.2. Determines needs for further training of officers.3. ASSISTS employees with problem resolution.4. EVALUATES and REVIEWS reports and work of subordinates. COUNSELS on job performance.5. PROVIDES information on daily workings of the agency.6. RECEIVES citizen complaints and RESOLVES when possible.7. REVIEWS and FOLLOWS UP on case assignments.8. ASSISTS in case problem solving and investigative work.9. ASSISTS officers at crime scenes.Other Duties and Responsibilities1. CONDUCTS roll call and roll call training2. INSPECTS officers and equipment daily3. PERFORMS all other related duties as assigned.Employee Behavior and ConductCity employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful.
Knowledge, Skills & Abililites, Materials & Equipment, Working Environment
- Required (Essential) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities1. Minimum of five years departmental seniority required.2. Firearms qualification required.3. Valid driver’s license required.4. Skills in problem solving, supervision and management, report writing; handling weapons, interacting with people; and written and oral communications.5. Knowledge of criminal, constitutional, and traffic law.6. Knowledge of City and State laws.7. Knowledge of leadership methods and department policies and procedures.8. Must be able to establish and achieve reasonable goals.9. Work is performed under stressful situations; requires physical strength and ability to restrain others.10. Ability to exercise good judgment under stress and lead and motivate subordinates.11. Ability to deal effectively with the public, fulfill duties of subordinates, and assume command in the absence of ranking officers.12. Daily operation of police vehicles.13. Some familiarity with operation of computers.14. Certified Missouri peace officer.
Education
- Materials and Equipment Directly UsedOperates police vehicles, handles police weapons such as sidearm, shotgun, handcuffs, pepper mace, baton and other related equipment. Frequent operation of computers, telephone and other related office management or investigative tools and equipment. Drives police vehicle.
- Employer
- City of St. Joseph
- Phone
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816-271-4670
- Website
- http://stjoemo.info
- Address
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1100 Frederick Ave, Room 403
St. Joseph, Missouri, 64501
- Employer
- City of St. Joseph
- Phone
- 816-271-4670
- Website
- http://stjoemo.info
- Address
-
1100 Frederick Ave, Room 403
St. Joseph, Missouri, 64501