Captain

City Of Bonner Springs; Bonner Springs (KS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

City Of Bonner Springs seeks a Police Chief to direct and manage complex protective activities and operations of the Police Department in Bonner Springs, KS. You will supervise daily operations, implement policies and supervise personnel across divisions including patrol, investigations and school resources.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field, plus extensive supervisory experience in law enforcement.

Qualifications

• Must have supervisory management experience in law enforcement.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in criminal justice or related field.
• Advanced supervisory/command training preferred (e.g., FBI LEEDA).

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise patrol, investigations, traffic enforcement and specialized units.
• Develop goals, policies and budgets for the Police Department.
• Coordinate staff training, recruitment, discipline and evaluations.
• Oversee audits, records, reports and department compliance with laws.
• Represent the department with other agencies and the public.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Budget management

Policy development

Staff training

Interagency coordination

Public communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Bonner Springs, KS 66012Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $100,148.84 - $135,207.32Job Shift: DayJob Category: Government

General Definition of Work

Under general direction, is responsible for directing, managing, supervising and coordinating complex advanced protective activities and operation of the Police Department. Performs complex and highly responsible planning and supervisory duties associated with crime prevention and law enforcement activities of the City. Supervision is exercised over all daily operations and personnel of assigned division. Perform the duties of uniformed police officer as required.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

• Assumes management responsibility for assigned services and activities of the Police Department; including the implementation of departmental policies and procedures; works directly with sworn and non sworn personnel in the interpretation of City and department policies; supervises the assignment and activities of functional areas including patrol, investigations, traffic enforcement, K9, School Resource Officer, Animal Control, property and evidence, records, facilities/vehicle maintenance, training, community services, and crime prevention; coordinates activities with other City departments, outside agencies and organizations.
• Manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs; recommends and administers policies and procedures; reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures for improving organizational performance and meeting goals; ensures that goals are achieved.
• Coordinates the selection; orientation, training and evaluation programs for assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; identifies and resolves staff deficiencies; implements discipline procedures; reviews the work of Police Department members to ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Oversees and participates in the development of the annual budget; participates in the forecast of necessary funds for staffing, materials and supplies; administers and monitors the approved Police Department budget; discusses and resolves budget issues with appropriate staff; implements adjustments as necessary.
• Supervises, reviews and participates in the preparation of reports and other written material and the maintenance of departmental records; inspects departmental equipment and ensures that deficiencies are corrected.
• Responds to complex inquiries and requests for information; assists in reviewing citizen complaints; conducts and oversees sensitive and complex internal and external investigations; represents the department with other law enforcement services and allied agencies, other City departments, civic groups and the public.
• Responds to major incidents reported to the Police Department and ensures adherence to incident protocol; assumes role as Incident Commander or other role, as needed.
• Provides responsible staff assistance to the Major and/or Police Chief; conducts a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; recommends modifications to programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate; develops and prepares new and revised City ordinances pertaining to the law enforcement services and activities; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Prepares and presents administrative reports, resolutions and council reports for city council.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; maintains awareness of new trends and developments in the field of law enforcement and crime prevention; incorporates new developments as appropriate.
• Assumes responsibilities of Police Chief in the absence of both the Chief of Police and Major
• Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies and associations, City management and staff, and the public.
• Testifies credibly in a court of law.
• Manages and oversees assigned special projects.
• Performs duties and exercises responsibilities of uniformed Police Officer
• Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances, investigative, interview, crime scene search, and law enforcement techniques, computer applications; working knowledge of mathematics; excellent public relations, supervisory, organizational, financial, analytical, verbal and written communication skills; Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration. Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation. Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations. Recent court decisions and how they affect department operations.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or sociology/psychology related degree, or related field, and extensive experience in law enforcement with at least five years of supervisory management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Successful completion of advanced supervisory/command level training courses such as FBI LEEDA preferred.

Physical Requirements

This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 50 pounds of force and occasional exertion of over 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires sitting and lifting and occasionally requires standing, walking, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and repetitive motions; work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception, night vision and peripheral vision; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work frequently requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non weather), working near moving mechanical parts, working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to extreme cold (non weather), exposure to extreme heat (non weather), working with explosives, exposure to vibration, wearing a self contained breathing apparatus and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Special Requirements

Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer from State Peace Officer's Standards and Training (KPOST) upon hire. Valid driver's license.