Police Captain

About This Role

The Police Captain maintains high standards for efficient and ethical police operations, oversees internal investigations, and ensures strong community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards for efficient, ethical, and professional police operations
• Oversee investigations involving police personnel
• Develop, implement, and interpret departmental policies, rules, regulations, programs, orders, and duty assignments
• Manage, prepare, and monitor Police Department budget accounts
• Apply for and administer State and Federal grants
• Oversee purchasing documents, planning materials, staff reports, and other police records
• Serve as key liaison with other City departments, community members, media, and law enforcement agencies
• Direct operations of the Bureau of Services, including Records Unit, Dispatch Center, and Professional Standards Unit
• Supervise and counsel staff, prepare performance evaluations, and recommend training opportunities
• Analyze and recommend changes regarding operating policies, new laws, personnel transfers, equipment, and staffing

Requirements

• At least one year of experience as a sworn Police Lieutenant with any California agency, or five years of work experience as a Police Sergeant in the City of San Leandro
• Possession of a valid advanced California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certificate
• Strong strategic thinking skills
• Extensive knowledge of modern California law enforcement practices and procedures
• Exceptional leadership and sound decision-making abilities
• Commitment to coaching, mentoring, and developing staff
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal abilities
• Demonstrated commitment to community-oriented policing and public safety

Qualifications

• Relevant higher education, such as a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in criminal justice, police science, public administration, or a closely related field is highly desired.
• At least one year of experience as a sworn Police Lieutenant with any California agency, or five years of work experience as a Police Sergeant in the City of San Leandro.

Nice to Have

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in criminal justice, police science, public administration, or a closely related field

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