Police Captain: Senior Command Leader, Public Safety

City of Deerfield Beach; Deerfield Beach (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Deerfield Beach seeks a Police Captain to lead a major division and support executive leadership with strategy, policy, and performance. This senior sworn role oversees operations, budgeting, and staffing, directing Lieutenants and Sergeants while maintaining public safety and community partnerships.

As acting executive command when designated, you will oversee complex investigations, emergency responses, and department-wide initiatives, ensuring adherence to policies and ethical

Qualifications

• Senior sworn police leadership role requires directing a major division, bureau, or department-wide function.
• Strong budgeting, policy development, and strategic planning experience preferred.
• Must maintain professional conduct, integrity, and public trust, with effective risk management.

Responsibilities

• Direct a major division, bureau, or department-wide function and set priorities.
• Lead, supervise, and evaluate Lieutenants, Sergeants, and staff managers.
• Plan staffing, deployment, and resources to support police operations and respond to incidents.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Policy development

Incident command

Communication

De-escalation

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Job description

The City of Deerfield Beach seeks a Police Captain to lead a major division and support executive leadership with strategy, policy, and performance. This senior sworn role oversees operations, budgeting, and staffing, directing Lieutenants and Sergeants while maintaining public safety and community partnerships.

As acting executive command when designated, you will oversee complex investigations, emergency responses, and department-wide initiatives, ensuring adherence to policies and ethical