| Purpose: |
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Under general direction, this position supervises police officers in ensuring the public safety, law enforcement and investigation of criminal activities. |
| Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: |
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Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Reviews current workload, develops work schedules and schedules time off.
- Ensures compliance with departmental policy and procedure.
- Instructs officers and cadets in law enforcement activities. Supervises, coordinates, and assigns the activities of shift of police officers or investigators.
- Confers with officers and evaluates filing of complaints. Assists and instructs officers in problem solving.
- Writes monthly, daily, and weekly reports. Responds to correspondence regarding cases. Reviews incident reports.
- Investigates citizen complaints about officers, traffic accidents, and unusual or suspicious conditions.
- Coordinates assignment of special projects. Coordinates division/section training activities.
- Participates in boards, commissions, committees, etc.
- Testifies in court.
- Conducts inspections.
- Responds to emergency situations, controls and coordinates activities of officers during critical incidents.
- Enforces Federal, State, and Local laws.
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| Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: |
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Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for discipline.
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| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: |
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Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of criminal law, investigation, statutes, ordinances, and crime prevention methods.
- Knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, rules and regulations and FCC rules and regulations regarding radio communication.
- Knowledge of safety practices in the use of firearms.
- Knowledge of geography and locations in the City.
- Knowledge of rules of evidence and laws governing custody of persons.
- Knowledge of capabilities and limitations of operating units in the department.
- Knowledge of police record keeping procedures.
- Knowledge of criminal identification methods.
- Knowledge of modern management principles and practices.
- Knowledge of methods of deploying officers in actual or anticipated emergencies.
- Knowledge of causes and prevention methods of crime committed by juveniles.
- Knowledge of community policing practices.
- Knowledge of data entry and retrieval procedures.
- Knowledge of developing and implementing long or short term plans.
- Knowledge of legal procedure in filing and presenting charges in court.
- Knowledge of and skill in supervisory, managerial techniques, and principles.
- Knowledge of purchasing, personnel, financial, payroll and other administrative procedures and practices.
- Knowledge of vehicle and equipment use and principles.
- Knowledge of principles of supervision and the methods associated with operations management.
- Knowledge of federal grants administration including applications and monitoring requirements.
- Knowledge of program evaluation techniques including cost impact.
- Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation.
- Skill in the care and use of firearms.
- Skill in analyzing and interpreting criminal evidence.
- Skill in oral and written communications.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in using computers and related software applications.
- Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
- Skill in operating motorized vehicles.
- Skill in operation of two-way radio equipment.
- Ability to apply knowledge of criminal law, investigation, and crime prevention techniques.
- Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events.
- Ability to administer first aide and CPR.
- Ability to operate vehicle under emergency conditions.
- Ability to write legibly and to read.
- Ability to train others.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with City employees and the public.
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| Minimum Qualifications: |
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Education and/or Equivalent Experience: Two (2) continuous years as a police corporal/detective with the Austin Police Department. |
| Licenses and Certifications Required: |
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- Texas Class C Driver License.
- Police Officer and Advanced Certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.
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