Police Captain

PURPOSE:

Supervises the law enforcement, operations, and security activities of the Lincoln
University Police Department. Protecting life and property within the University community.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Enforces all applicable state and federal law, Lincoln University rules and regulations,
  and supervises criminal investigations operations.
• Provide protection and safety to all members of the University community through
  comprehensive crime prevention, fire safety, and hazardous material safety.
• Supervise all personnel within the Police Department as directed by the Chief.
• Ensure the general safety and security of all University buildings and facilities through the use of patrolling and camera systems.
• Maintains a viable traffic and parking control program to include issuing citations,
  maintaining tickets (hard copies), and in the reporting system, monitoring collections, and
  coordinating collection of delinquent payments.
• Protect the university property and staff by maintaining a safe and secure environment.
• Maintain a system of records and reports forwarded to the Cole County Prosecutor's
  Office.
• Maintain crime statistics and Clery Act compliance as directed.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, and letters for the Chief's approval.
• Act as the liaison with local and state law enforcement agencies.
• Maintain a training program for all officers to meet P.O.S.T. standards.
• Budget and utilize grants and grant administration.
• Plan, coordinate, and direct the implementation of department study projects and
  programs; may develop and submit a proposed annual budget to the Chief for approval.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recommends policecampus security personnel actions, appointments, promotions,
  terminations, and disciplinary actions.
• Responsible for publishing traffic regulations.
• Facilitate officer participation in continuing education, certification, and tactical training.
• Provide instruction, mentorship, or operational insight within academy programs.
• Evaluate academy graduates for departmental readiness and recruitment potential.
• Support research and development of best practices in campus policing.
• Coordinate any other duties as assigned for Lincoln University Law Enforcement
  Academy.

Supervisory Responsibilities: One police lieutenant, two police sergeants, thirteen police
officersfive campus security officers.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Personal Characteristics:

• The Knowledge of principles and techniques of supervising, department policies,
  procedures, rules, and regulations. (required)
• Knowledge of Databases, software, and other technologies utilized by the department.
  (required)
• Establish and maintain effective working relations with superiors, peers, and
  subordinates.
• Excellent communication skills (required)
• Knowledge of how to guide and counsel subordinates on problems that affect their job
  performance. (required)
• Knowledge of planning, assigning, and directing the work of others. (required)
• The ability to work with highly sensitive information confidentially and professionally.
  (required)

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in criminal justice administration (or a related field), or
  a graduate of a three-month or longer police management course.
• Must be P.O.S.T certified, and MULES certification is a plus.
• Must have a minimum of five years of law enforcement experience and five years of
  administrative experience with skills in program organization, personnel management,
  policy development, written and oral communications, and grant writing/grant
  administration.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Physically able to conduct foot patrols on uneven surfaces, slick or wet surfaces, stairs,
  rough terrain, and in all weather conditions. (required)

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Lincoln University. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder's responsibility.