Police Division Captain: Strategic Leader, Public Safety

City of South Pasadena; South Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of South Pasadena seeks a Police Captain to plan, direct, and supervise a division within the Police Department, with the authority to act as Chief in the Chief's absence.

You will oversee daily operations, administer budgets, develop policies, supervise sworn and non-sworn staff, and provide staff assistance to the Chief of Police.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, a POST Supervisory Certificate, and several years of law enforcement leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice Administration, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field.
• At least four years of increasingly responsible law enforcement experience comparable to a middle management position.
• Possession of a P.O.S.T. Supervisory Certificate.
• Completion of a POST management course or possession of a POST Management certificate is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, supervises, and coordinates the activities of a major division.
• Assures uniform, efficient, and consistent application of City and Police Department policies and procedures.
• Conducts research and staff studies into a variety of law enforcement and administrative issues.
• Prepares contracts and monitors contract services.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures for various divisions of the Department.
• Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates staff.

Skills

Law enforcement knowledge

Public administration knowledge

Supervision and management

Policy interpretation

Budget planning

Interagency coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice Administration or related field

POST Supervisory Certificate

Job description

The City of South Pasadena seeks a Police Captain to plan, direct, and supervise a division within the Police Department, with the authority to act as Chief in the Chief's absence.

You will oversee daily operations, administer budgets, develop policies, supervise sworn and non-sworn staff, and provide staff assistance to the Chief of Police.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, a POST Supervisory Certificate, and several years of law enforcement leadership experience.