Police Captain

Directs and coordinates the police operations in a major division; directs and supervises the activities of assigned officers and staff. Assures compliance of divisional activities with State and Federal laws and Borough policies and procedures.

• Enforce local, State, and Federal laws, and Borough Municipal code.
• Represents the Borough Police Department at court hearings; prepares reports requested and subpoenaed by the courts; and testifies in court cases.
• Directs division operations; evaluates and analyzes division issues, and recommends and implements solutions; prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects; trains and evaluates staff; assures divisional activities are in compliance with all laws, policies, regulations and goals.
• Manages officers; prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects; disciplines, trains and evaluates officers; counsels, coaches and instructs employees as required; assures officers are ready and prepared for duty; develops staff skills and conducts performance evaluations.
• Briefs officers on special assignments; coordinates administrative activities including employee scheduling and report processing.
• Develops and monitors division budget; prepares special and recurring reports, budgets, grants, proposals and contracts; recommends and implements changes to existing policies.
• Conducts research and planning functions; analyzes trends and makes recommendations for staffing and personnel assignments; directs division projects including grants and capital projects.
• Monitors and reviews trends in law enforcement and criminal justice. Recommends operational and policy improvement.
• Investigates and resolves complex and sensitive cases and citizen complaints, and conducts internal investigations.
• Supervises and participates in critical incidents, tactical situations and criminal investigations; responds to major crime scenes and takes command when appropriate; reviews criminal cases and assignments; identifies policy and compliance issues, and proposes solutions.
• Manages a variety of specialized functions in areas of expertise, including training, patrol and shift scheduling, detention protocols, internal affairs, civil and court process and proceedings and court security.
• Assists and interacts with federal, state and local law enforcement organizations, other Sheriff’s personnel, County departments, and outside organizations and businesses.
• Participates in activities that promote the Department’s Community Oriented Policing philosophy; this includes, but is not limited to, allowing the department to take and use an employee’s photo and information for public relations and public service purposes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of NSB Police Department policies and procedures, rules of evidence, current law enforcement techniques and procedures, and criminal and traffic codes.
• Knowledge of law enforcement management principles, practices and methods.
• Knowledge of Borough, State and Federal laws, regulations and ordinances.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice and court systems, procedures and protocols in the State of Alaska.
• Knowledge of investigative and interrogative procedures, and protocols for observation of critical details.
• Knowledge of hazardous chemicals and materials, first aid and CPR.
• Skill in safely using and maintaining a variety of firearms and special law enforcement equipment.
• Skill in interacting with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Skill in exercising controlled discretion in communicating with criminal suspects and mediating difficult situations.
• Skill in interpreting laws and regulations, making decisions, maintaining composure, and working effectively under stressful conditions and emergency situations.
• Skill in effectively supervising, leading and delegating tasks and authority.
• Skill in assuming command level responsibilities and making appropriate decisions, while assuring compliance with Department and division goals and objectives.
• Skill in analyzing complex law enforcement issues and developing solutions.
• Skill in operating motor vehicles during emergency, high-risk…