CAPTAIN (POLICE: TOWNS & VILLAGES) 5009
DISTINGUISHING
FEATURES OF THE CLASS
Under
direction, an employee in this class performs an important law enforcement
function by acting as the second in command of a town or village Police
Department. Work is performed under the direction of the Police Chief (Towns
and Villages). Duties are performed according to
established procedures and policies of the Police Department. Responsibilities
include assigning officers to their posts, evaluating their work performances
and instructing them in new and approved police methods. The incumbent performs
both technical and administrative duties. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK
ACTIVITIES
Assists in directing the operations, procedures
and policies of the Police Department;
Directs the activities of subordinate
officers in a town or village during an assigned shift;
Assigns tasks to subordinate officers
and reviews operations;
Assists in insuring that officers
receive adequate training in police methods and procedures;
Evaluates and provides instructions to
subordinate officers as to methods of correcting faults;
Directs raids and makes arrests;
Directs police activities at riots,
serious crimes, fires or unusual disorders;
Investigates crimes where unusual
and/or difficult law enforcement problems are likely to occur;
Prepares complex federal and state
clerical reports of the activities of the Police Department;
May coordinate and administer department
grant programs such as the Stop-DWI Program, NYS Traffic Safety Grant Program,
etc;
Inspects, inventories and maintains department
buildings, property and equipment;
Assists in coordinating investigations
related to civilian complaints and internal investigations regarding activities
of the Police Department;
Dispenses information to the public
regarding departmental policies and methods;
Assists in maintaining communication
and cooperation with other county and non county enforcement agencies, courts
and the District Attorney’s office.
FULL
PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Thorough
knowledge of approved practices of police work; thorough knowledge of
controlling laws and ordinances; ability to operate radio equipment; ability to
lead and direct police officers; ability to deal courteously, but firmly, with
the public; ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of police officers
in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; physical condition
commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS
PROMOTIONAL
One (1) year of permanent competitive
status as a Lieutenant (Police: Towns & Villages).
R
Competitive