POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
FLSA STATUS:
Captain
Exempt
CATEGORY:
GRADE:
Professional
H (Law Enforcement)
JOB SUMMARY: Manage and supervise police personnel and operations at respective campus and/or
district-wide to include implementation of a comprehensive police program.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
YEARLY
PERCENT OF
TIME
35%
1.
Manage, plan, and supervise the day-to-day field and/or office activities of
assigned staff (i.e. detective/investigator, officers, dispatchers, clerical
personnel, security specialist and traffic office personnel). Oversee all aspects
and facets of District Wide security surveillance and intrusion alarm systems,
including emergency call boxes and related software.
2.
Establish rapport and maintain effective working relationships with
subordinates, peers, and outside law enforcement agencies in order to
coordinate investigations, case preparation, presentation, prosecution of
offenders, and resolution of issues/concerns. Recommend to the Chief of
Police the initiation of administrative and criminal investigations; prepare
incident reports; and keep control of lost and found inventory.
20%
3.
Research and make recommendations to increase efficiency of investigative
practices, deployment of personnel to crime scene, and/or other safety and
security issues. Develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate procedures to
ensure that district policies, procedures, regulations, and laws are used to
guide the operational activities of the department.
15%
4.
Provide personnel management, direction and guidance to staff including
performance appraisals, coaching/team work, personal and professional
development, and conflict resolution; ensure the maintenance of professional
skills and certification.
10%
5.
Oversee the Office TECLEOSE mandated training and other in service
training as directed by the Chief of Police. Maintain and submit daily, weekly
and monthly crime and other required status reports, to include Uniform
Crime Reports and CLERY Act reports as directed by the Chief of Police.
10%
6.
Act as the representative of the Chief of Police at various functions, meetings,
presentations and other community and college events.
5%
7.
Other duties as assigned.
5%
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Chief of Police
Effective: 04/01/10
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SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct supervision of assigned staff.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, or related field.
EXPERIENCE: Seven (7) years directly related experience, of which four (4) must be related to
criminal investigations.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES: Active Peace Officer License from the State of Texas and
eligible to be commissioned. Valid Texas Driver’s License, proof of liability auto insurance; and
must pass a psychological, physical, and drug test examination administered by the District.
SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1.
Skills/Abilities:
 Comprehensive knowledge of pertinent federal, state and local laws, City ordinances and
codes, including rules for securing, handling and preserving evidence, and legally
accepted practices for making arrests and protecting prisoners’ rights.
 Knowledge of supervisory techniques, office management practices, and personnel
administration procedures.
 Communicate persuasively and effectively orally and in writing in order to clearly and
concisely articulate complex facts and relationships in legible detail and summary reports
and records, testify in court in an objective and professional manner, follow and give
work instructions, and conduct training.
 Must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle
 The ability to use a mobile or hand-held radio
 Proficient and qualified to carry an approved firearm and expandable baton and any other
accessory emergency equipment as authorized by the department
 Ability to work in a diverse environment and be sensitive to issues of diversity and
inclusion.
2.
Equipment Used: Motor vehicle, mobile or hand-held radio, an approved firearm,
expendable baton and any other accessory emergency equipment as authorized by the
department to include but not limited to handcuffs, flashlight, and extra ammunition; and
occasional use of a personal computer and other equipment associated with a general office
environment.
3.
Software Used: A variety of spreadsheet, word-processing, database, e-mail, and presentation
software.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must occasionally sit, climb or balance,
stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands
and arms, talk and/or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and move light to heavy objects
(10 to over 50 pounds).
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Alternative or combined skills in understanding and negotiating are important to the highest
degree due to constant interaction with people, at any level within the organization, or the
community; and ability to deal with irrational situations where the outcome is unpredictable.
Effective: 04/01/10
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WORKING CONDITIONS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid
conditions; fumes or airborne particles; and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is regularly
exposed to moving mechanical parts and outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work
environment is usually moderate.
Effective: 04/01/10
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POSITION TITLE:
Captain
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work
environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
None
Stand
Walk
Sit
Use hands to finger, handle or feel
Reach with hands and arms
Climb or balance
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Talk
Hear
Taste
Smell
WEIGHT and FORCE
DEMANDS:
Up to 10 pounds
Up to 25 pounds
Up to 50 pounds
Up to 100 pounds
More than 100 pounds
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Over 2/3
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
None
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
X
X
X
X
X
None
Wet or humid conditions(non-weather)
Work near moving mechanical parts
Work in high, precarious places
Fumes or airborne particles
Toxic or caustic chemicals
Outdoor weather conditions
Extreme cold(non-weather)
Extreme hot (non-weather)
Risk of electrical shock
Work with explosives
Risk of radiation
Vibration
VISION DEMANDS:
No special vision requirements
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Distance vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Effective: 04/01/10
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Required
X
X
X
X
X
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Ability to adjust focus
NOISE LEVEL:
Very quiet
Quiet
Moderate
Loud
Very Loud
X
Exposure Level
X
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and
responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a
declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position.
Employee may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically present in this
description.
I certify that I have received a copy of this job description. I have read and understand the duties
and responsibilities of this position.
X
Employee Signature
Effective: 04/01/10
Date
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