Police Captain
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- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
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JOB SUMMARY
A Police Captain is a sworn police officer who provides senior level command within the Baylor Scott and White Health System. The Captain serves as the primary liaison between public safety and facility leadership. Captain assists the Chief in development and maintenance of goals and procedures. Reviews and evaluates departmental policies. Utilizes analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills in order to oversee continuous quality in areas of law enforcement and public safety experience. Evaluates and prioritizes personnel assignments and operational responses to incidents involving Police and Security issues. Identifies security and law enforcement related issues impacting BSWH to develop and enact plans to efficiently and effectively address them. Additional duties include serving as a liaison and developing and maintaining a positive working relationship with external law enforcement agencies. Police Captains are expected to play a primary role in helping the organization adhere to fiscal responsibility of funds designated through the BSWH budget process. Captains serve as a role model for leadership in the organization and are responsible for both administrative and field operations. Captains will take an active role in the training, career development, and efficient deployment of assigned personnel.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
Supervises and leads subordinates in enforcing laws, ordinances, policies and procedures for the department.
Supervises Professional Standards Unit (internal affairs) and ensures all officer complaints are fully investigated and reported to the Chief.
Acts on behalf of the Chief of Police or other Captains in their absence.
Reports administrative or operational support needs to the Chief.
Oversees complex or high-profile police/security-related events.
Assists the Chief in developing and achieving public safety system goals.
Oversees and participates in the development of policies and Standard Operating Guidelines.
Supervises team members to promote operational effectiveness and consistency.
Analyzes data and works with leadership to determine effective methods and means of crime reduction.
Oversees and handles sensitive investigations and information in a professional manner, safeguarding confidential information obtained through investigation or from Law Enforcement authorities.
Reviews crime data and directs resources accordingly.
Supervises investigations related to Use of Force incidents and personnel training mandates to ensure legal compliance.
Interacts with community to address crime concerns, safety training and crime prevention.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
Good interpersonal and public relations skills.
Must be able to work under stressful conditions.
Able to balance multiple demands and respond to time constraints.
Must have critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Must be able to communicate thoughts clearly, both verbally and in writing.
Attain and maintain a minimum passing score of 80% accuracy during firearms qualification and requalification.
Ability to make operational decisions around how work gets done, quality and productivity standards, measurable goals for employees and project teams, etc.
Ability to use broader objectives to determine how best to use resources to meet schedules and goals.
Ability to make or approve effective hiring and termination decisions.
Ability to evaluate and recommend changes to policies and establish procedures that affect the managed organization.
Basic business knowledge, including but not limited to annual planning and goal setting, adherence to budgets, employee compensation, compliance and risk management.
General computer skills, including but not limited to: Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, and email.
BENEFITS
Our competitive benefits package includes the following
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - Bachelor's or 4 years of work experience above the minimum qualification
- EXPERIENCE - 5 Years of Experience
A Police Captain is a sworn police officer who provides senior level command within the Baylor Scott and White Health System. The Captain serves as the primary liaison between public safety and facility leadership. Captain assists the Chief in development and maintenance of goals and procedures. Reviews and evaluates departmental policies. Utilizes analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills in order to oversee continuous quality in areas of law enforcement and public safety experience. Evaluates and prioritizes personnel assignments and operational responses to incidents involving Police and Security issues. Identifies security and law enforcement related issues impacting BSWH to develop and enact plans to efficiently and effectively address them. Additional duties include serving as a liaison and developing and maintaining a positive working relationship with external law enforcement agencies. Police Captains are expected to play a primary role in helping the organization adhere to fiscal responsibility of funds designated through the BSWH budget process. Captains serve as a role model for leadership in the organization and are responsible for both administrative and field operations. Captains will take an active role in the training, career development, and efficient deployment of assigned personnel.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
Supervises and leads subordinates in enforcing laws, ordinances, policies and procedures for the department.
Supervises Professional Standards Unit (internal affairs) and ensures all officer complaints are fully investigated and reported to the Chief.
Acts on behalf of the Chief of Police or other Captains in their absence.
Reports administrative or operational support needs to the Chief.
Oversees complex or high-profile police/security-related events.
Assists the Chief in developing and achieving public safety system goals.
Oversees and participates in the development of policies and Standard Operating Guidelines.
Supervises team members to promote operational effectiveness and consistency.
Analyzes data and works with leadership to determine effective methods and means of crime reduction.
Oversees and handles sensitive investigations and information in a professional manner, safeguarding confidential information obtained through investigation or from Law Enforcement authorities.
Reviews crime data and directs resources accordingly.
Supervises investigations related to Use of Force incidents and personnel training mandates to ensure legal compliance.
Interacts with community to address crime concerns, safety training and crime prevention.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
Good interpersonal and public relations skills.
Must be able to work under stressful conditions.
Able to balance multiple demands and respond to time constraints.
Must have critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Must be able to communicate thoughts clearly, both verbally and in writing.
Attain and maintain a minimum passing score of 80% accuracy during firearms qualification and requalification.
Ability to make operational decisions around how work gets done, quality and productivity standards, measurable goals for employees and project teams, etc.
Ability to use broader objectives to determine how best to use resources to meet schedules and goals.
Ability to make or approve effective hiring and termination decisions.
Ability to evaluate and recommend changes to policies and establish procedures that affect the managed organization.
Basic business knowledge, including but not limited to annual planning and goal setting, adherence to budgets, employee compensation, compliance and risk management.
General computer skills, including but not limited to: Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, and email.
BENEFITS
Our competitive benefits package includes the following
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - Bachelor's or 4 years of work experience above the minimum qualification
- EXPERIENCE - 5 Years of Experience
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