POLICE / PATROL 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

Supervision, Police Operations, Report Preparation, Policy Implementation, Law Enforcement, Criminal Investigations, Emergency Response, Traffic Enforcement, Arrest Procedures, Court Testimony, First Aid, CPR, Incident Command, Budget Preparation, Personnel Evaluation, Firearms Proficiency

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Job DetailsJob Location: MANCHESTER, TN 37355Position Type: Full Time Education Level: High School SUMMARY This employee is responsible for the daily operations of a shift within the Operations Division of the Police Department. Instructions to this employee are general and the employee must routinely use independent judgment while performing tasks. The employee will report to the Assistant Chief of Police for supervision. ESSENTIAL EXAMPLES OF WORK: Indirectly and directly supervise subordinates in the assigned shift within the Operations Division of the police department, provide assignments, take and follow up on complaints, review and evaluate activity of subordinates, prepare reports and charts of police activity, evaluate methods of enforcement, investigations etc.; and suggest alternatives for efficiency. Identifies needs within the agency and suggests programs. Appraises the work of subordinate personnel. Assists with the planning, organization and operations of the division. Ensures that all regulations and procedures are followed within work unit. Assists in formulating and implementing police policy procedures, rules, regulations and programs in collaboration with leadership. Prepares and reviews operational and administrative reports. Prepares detailed reports for the Assistant Chief as needed. Attends meetings and serves on committees, boards and agencies as directed by the Assistant Chief of Police. Coordinates the resolution of inquiries, complaints, problems or emergencies affecting the availability or quality of services within work unit. Responds to sensitive or complex inquiries or service complaints. Patrol city, respond to service requests; enforce laws and ordinances; make arrests, testify in court; prepare records and files. Seek solution to possible problems before event occurs. Ability to pursue offenders on foot and or in a vehicle; use judgment in amount and type of force used. Ability to perform CPR and First Aid, as needed. Operates a patrol vehicle to observe for violations of traffic laws, suspicious activities or persons and disturbances of law and order. Responds to radio dispatches and answers calls and complaints. Issues citations for traffic violations. Serves warrants and makes arrests and testifies in court. Provides police escorts, directs traffic; performs residential and commercial checks. Fills out arrest records, fingerprints, photographs, etc.; performs prisoner security functions; investigates traffic accidents, crimes reported. Reports unsafe conditions existing in street or other public facilities. ADDITIONAL EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED May assist with criminal investigations, assist with presenting evidence, interviewing victims and witnesses, perform property and evidence duties as assigned. Inspects vehicles and notifies garage of defective patrol units. May be required to perform supervisory duties in the absence of a superior officer. May be assigned to crime prevention, community policing/bike patrol, field training, special operations, technical support or investigation operation. May be required to work overtime and/or be on call and to be able to respond to emergencies within a reasonable time. Performs other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the laws, rules and court decisions relating to the operations of criminal justice and law enforcement. Knowledge of methods of crime detection, criminal identification and radio communication. Knowledge of local, state and federal laws and ordinances; thorough knowledge of the geography of the City. Ability to lead and direct the activities of Police Officers. Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with other City officials and with the general public. Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of the Police operation and to institute improvement. Ability to prepare and review reports; resourcefulness and sound judgment in emergencies. Knowledge of police methods, practices and procedures. Knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Police Department; ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to prepare clear comprehensive reports. Ability to deal courteously but firmly with the public. Ability to analyze situations and to adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances. Skill in the use of firearms and the operation of motor vehicles. 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 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 operations 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 in analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions and implementing recommendations in support of goals and emergent needs. 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 to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City officials and with the general public. 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 high school and extensive law enforcement experience which includes supervisory experience within current department. Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of Tennessee. P.O.S.T. Certification as police officer in the State of Tennessee. Must meet Minimum Standards Law (TCA 38-8-106) requirements. Must meet physical, psychological and criminal record and other standards established by the Police Department. Qualifications

Responsibilities

This employee is responsible for the daily operations of a shift within the Police Department's Operations Division, involving indirect and direct supervision of subordinates, assignment delegation, complaint follow-up, and performance evaluation. Key duties include enforcing laws, responding to service requests, preparing operational reports, and assisting in formulating police policy and procedures.