Police Administrative Captain at CITY OF MANCHESTER

Manchester, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Administrative Services Direction, Law Enforcement Coordination, TN P.O.S.T Certification Management, Standard Operating Procedures Development, Grant Management, Equipment Inventory, Annual Department Reporting, Citizen's Police Academy, Reserve Officer Program, Video Evidence Management, Background Investigations, Budget Development Assistance, Policy Formulation, Incident Command Theory, Supervision, Leadership

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Manchester, TN 37355Position Type: Full Time SUMMARY: Performs complex administrative and protective service work in directing Administrative Services Division of the Police Department; does related work as required. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Police Chief. Supervision is exercised by incumbent over all administrative services division processes and related personnel. ESSENTIAL EXAMPLES OF WORK: Plans, organizes and directs all administrative services functions; coordinates work with other law enforcement agencies and city officials. Oversees Administrative Services functions, training, TN P.O.S.T Certification, assists with Standard Operating Procedures/Guidelines/Policies, liaises with applicable external government entities (i.e. TN Highway Safety Office, etc.), applicable grants, purchasing, equipment inventory, annual department report, Citizen’s Police Academy, Reserve Officer Program, and video evidence capturing equipment (i.e. body/dash recording). Plans, programs, directs and evaluates the operation of the Administrative Services Division. Conducts police background investigations. Assists with development of annual budget; assists in formulating and implementing Administrative Services Division policy, procedures, rules, regulations and programs. Prepares and reviews administrative reports. Assists subordinates in preparation for court and legal proceedings. ADDITIONAL EXAMPLES OF WORK: Directs and controls traffic when necessary; issues written citations; deals with citizen complaints; must make arrests when necessary; testifies in court and legal proceedings. Patrols if needed, and supervises others patrolling, by foot, motor vehicle, or bicycle the streets of the City, places of business, and residential districts enforcing City ordinances and State laws. Assists subordinates in preparation for court and legal proceedings. May make periodic public addresses; meet with the news media for interviews pertaining to police matters; attend meetings and serve on committees, boards and agencies related to promoting crime prevention and improving law enforcement. May patrol city, respond to service requests; enforce laws and ordinances; make arrests, testify in court; prepare records and files; attends court scheduled as needed. May pursue offenders on foot and or in a vehicle; use judgment in amount and type of force used. May perform CPR, and First Aid, as needed. May operate a patrol vehicle to observe for violations of traffic laws, suspicious activities or persons and disturbances of law and order. May respond to radio dispatches and answers calls and complaints. May issue citations for traffic violations. May serve warrants and makes arrests and testifies in court. May provide police escorts, direct traffic; perform residential and commercial checks. May fill out arrest records, fingerprints, photographs, etc.; perform prisoner security functions; investigate traffic accidents, crimes reported; may develop possible suspects to bring outstanding cases to closure. May assist with criminal investigations, conduct stakeouts, assist with presenting evidence, interviewing victims and witnesses, performs property, crime lab, and/or evidence duties as assigned. May be required to work overtime hours and/or be on call and to be able to respond to emergencies within a reasonable time. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of police department activities and services, including modern public safety techniques, crime prevention, emergency services, all applicable TCA codes, record keeping, and department administration. Knowledge of TN P.O.S.T. certification guidelines and management of processes to maintain internal certifications. Knowledge of processes related to accepted credentialing and certification processes related to law enforcement continuous improvement. Knowledge of uses, maintenance, calibration and legality of video evidence capturing equipment (i.e. body/dash recording). Knowledge of Standard Operating Procedure/Guideline/Policy development and deployment. Knowledge of applicable grants, purchasing, and equipment inventory processes. Knowledge of Citizen’s Police Academy implementation and ongoing management. Knowledge of Police Reserve Officer utilization and associated authority and training needs. Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations pertaining to police services. Knowledge of organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies and operational needs. Knowledge of basic principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration. Knowledge of incident command theory. Knowledge of basic principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation. Ability to plan, organize, direct and coordinate the work of supervisory, professional, and technical personnel, and to delegate authority and responsibility. Ability to select, supervise, train and evaluate staff. Ability to provide administrative and professional leadership and direction for the Administrative Services Division. Ability to identify and respond to community, and Police Department Administration’s concerns and needs. Ability to develop, implement and administer goals, objectives, and procedures for providing effective and efficient support services. Ability to properly interpret and make decisions in accordance with laws, regulations and policies. Ability to meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform the assigned duties. Skill to make technical and emergency decisions quickly and calmly under emergency conditions. Skill to assist in preparation and administration of moderate and relatively complex budgets; allocate limited resources in a cost effective manner. Skill in analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions and implementing recommendations in support of goals and emergent needs. Skill to research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures and techniques. Skill to prepare clear and concise operational, financial, and administrative reports. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including City and other government officials, community groups, and the general public. Ability to lead and direct the activities of police officers and non-sworn personnel as they pertain to assigned functions, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City officials and with the general public. Ability to prepare, analyze, interpret, and review statistical information, and to evaluate effectiveness of administrative services functions and to institute improvements. Skill in the use of firearms and the operation of motor vehicles. WORK ENVIRONMENT: This is medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects, and some heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work may occasionally require climbing, balancing, stooping, crouching, crawling, and typically standing, walking, running, pushing, pulling, and lifting; vocal communication is required for conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for night vision, peripheral vision, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small detail, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is generally subject to inside environmental conditions, and occasionally outside environmental conditions, and may occasionally experience extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, hazards and atmospheric conditions. The worker may be exposed to blood borne pathogens, and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment. TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school; prefer post-secondary education at accredited university or college equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in criminal justice or comparable discipline. Possession of an appropriate driver’s license valid in the State of Tennessee. Ten (10) years’ experience in P.O.S.T. certified police work, prefer two (2) years in an administrative police position. Must meet Minimum Standards Law (TCA 38-8-106) requirements. Must be a citizen of the United States and meet the physical, psychological and criminal records and other standards for the assignment established by the Police Department. QualificationsTRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school; prefer post-secondary education at accredited university or college equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in criminal justice or comparable discipline. Possession of an appropriate driver’s license valid in the State of Tennessee. Ten (10) years’ experience in P.O.S.T. certified police work, prefer two (2) years in an administrative police position. Must meet Minimum Standards Law (TCA 38-8-106) requirements. Must be a citizen of the United States and meet the physical, psychological and criminal records and other standards for the assignment established by the Police Department.

Responsibilities

This role involves performing complex administrative and protective service work by directing the Administrative Services Division of the Police Department, which includes planning, organizing, and directing all administrative functions and coordinating with external agencies and city officials. Key duties encompass overseeing training, certification, policy development, grants, purchasing, inventory, evidence management, and conducting police background investigations.