Police Captain – Jefferson Police Department – Full Time

Number of Positions In Requisition

1



Job Details

The Police Captain will perform complex work directing the operational activities of the Jefferson Police Department field operations. Work involves overseeing the day to day operations of the police department and assisting the Police Chief in developing and carrying out the mission and vision for the department. Provides supervision to a police watch or shift. Primary responsibilities include oversight of scheduling and deployment of personnel to ensure adequate coverage, as well as formal and ongoing training, development and evaluation of supervisor and officer performance.

Essential Functions

•Oversees completions of scheduling, work assignments and payroll entries; As well as reviews all reports by staff; prepares and reviews performance evaluations; and makes recommendations as appropriate.

•Supervises assigned personnel/subordinates on a watch or shift to ensure goals and objectives of the department are met. Provides direction and leadership. Commands the overall activity of the assigned function(s), reviews the work of personnel for proper and applicable law enforcement techniques, and monitors the results.

•Assures clear lines of communication between executive staff, command staff and line officers and that departmental policy, procedures and practices are clearly transmitted and understood.

•Familiar with crime stats and reports of areas surrounding the university and hospital facilities.

•Exercises independent judgment in all matters pertaining to the day-to-day operations including the application and enforcement of city laws and ordinances, and state statutes.

•Functions as a member of the agency's command staff providing input, suggestions, and recommendations.

•Meets with citizen groups as required. Serves on designated task forces.

•Organizes and implements policy needed to assure a safe and secure environment.

•Forecasts staffing needs and problems and initiates plans to meet needs based on statistical data.

•Assist with the Recruitment and Hiring of Qualified Personnel

•Develops a method of recruitment to ensure that the best personnel are hired.

•Provides for initial training of new staff, and ongoing training of existing staff.

•Oversight of the FTO program for all new hires on shift.

•Performance Standards: Employees at all levels are expected to effectively work together to meet the needs of the community and the organization through work behaviors demonstrating the Jefferson Values.

•Employees are also expected to lead by example and demonstrate the highest level of ethics

•Understands and uses inclusion management principles in order to accomplish objectives through people. Ability to influence, direct, and guide others as to gain their loyal cooperation in the accomplishment of an objective. Lead, direct and control the daily issues of a diverse workforce in a complex urban setting. Respond quickly and calmly to sensitive situations where individuals may be exhibiting negative or threatening behavior. Ensures ongoing training for new and existing staff. Excellent oral and written communication skills. The Police Captain may also use equipment including police baton, handcuffs, and chemical spray.

Job Description

 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree requires, master’s degree Preferred
• 4 years of progressively responsible supervisory experience in specialized areas of law enforcement.

• Knowledge of federal, state and local statutes/ordinances.
• Knowledge of principles, methods and techniques of maintaining effective protection and safety programs
• Crisis Management - B0480 Knowledge of crisis management concepts and techniques, ability to predict, avert, mitigate, and recover from an event that has or could have a severely negative impact on the business.
• Premises Operation and Maintenance - EPFM0000 Knowledge of and ability to ensure safe practices in daily operations and effective maintenance and repair services for physical premises.
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking - I0700 Understanding of the issues related to the decision-making process, ability to analyze situations fully and accurately, and reach productive decisions.
• Emergency Management - TMFG0625 Knowledge of and ability to use tools and techniques to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from an emergency.
• Performance Management - M0450 Ability to apply organization's performance management system, practices, and tools to developing and improving individual, team, and organizational performance.
• Team Management - M0150 Knowledge of effective team building techniques and ability to form and manage effective teams.
• Personnel Security - TAD630 Knowledge of, and ability to implement, the measures necessary to safeguard an organization's employees and visitors.
• Premises Management and Security - TBF0130 Knowledge of the issues, operational practices, and challenges associated with the safe daily operation and maintenance of the physical premises of a retail branch
• Completion of a recognized police academy

• Safety or Security certifications through IAHSS, ASIS, military or equivalent organization preferred.
• Lethal Weapons Certification - Pennsylvania State Police Within 90 Days

Physical Demands
Lift over 50 lbs. Push/pull up to 140 lbs. Carry 80 lbs. short distances. Frequent standing/walking, squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing and reaching overhead.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Thomas Jefferson University

Primary Location Address

1101 Market, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.    

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. 

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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