POLICE CAPTAIN

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Under direction of the Chief of Police, commands a major division of the Police Department; acts as Chief of Police when assigned during his absence, assists in establishing objectives for the Operations or Support Services Division, plans for the resources to accomplish division objectives; manages, determines, and takes corrective action when necessary and performs related duties as required.

Duties may include, but are not limited to: Plans and directs the work of the Operations Division or Support Services Division; assigns and supervises the work of subordinate management personnel; confers with the Chief on general department policies and procedures; exercises judgment in the interpretation of policy and in the establishment of rules, regulations and procedures within the scope of his/her jurisdiction; maintains an effective community relations program with citizens and groups; supervises the compilation of statistical data and prepares comprehensive reports and recommendations on courses of action; prepares special reports to the CII and other law enforcement agencies; recommends and supervises in-service training programs for police public safety employees; supervises and assists with investigative work in major cases, accidents and other incidents.

Qualification Guidelines

Education and Experience:

• Possession of or college credits equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (master's degree is desirable); and
• One-year full-time experience at the level of Police Lieutenant.

Licenses/Certificates:

• Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License, and
• Possession of or eligibility to apply for a Management Certificate issued by POST within 18 months of appointment. After 18 months from date of appointment, meeting the POST Management Certification requirement is a continuing condition of employment.

Supplemental Information

In accordance with California Government Code Section 3100, City of Monterey Park employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to protect the health, safety, lives, and property of the people of the State.