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HomeMy WebLinkAbout15D5000 POLICE CAPTAIN 20230417PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 15D5000 Class Specifications for the Class: POLICE CAPTAIN EM-03, BU-12X Duties Summary: Assists the bureau commander with planning, directing, and coordinating the duties and responsibilities of the assigned bureau and may supervise one or more functional activities within the bureau; and performs other related duties as required. Distinguishing Characteristics: This class is distinguished by its responsibility to assist in planning, directing, and coordinating the police bureau activities and may supervise one or more functional activities within the bureau. Examples of Duties: (The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position). Assists in planning, directing, and coordinating police bureau activities and may supervise one or more functional activities within the bureau; Conducts periodic inspections of personnel, equipment, and facilities; Meets with subordinate supervisors regularly to discuss problems and to advise and guide them in their disposition; Assists the bureau commander with managing bureau budget and grant funds; Reviews and approves a variety of activity reports for accuracy, adequacy, and acceptability; Studies and analyzes crime data and statistics; Makes work assignments and reviews details to assure adequate coverage to handle indicated workloads and to effectively combat crime trends; Evaluates performance of subordinates and maintains internal discipline; Analyzes the effectiveness and efficiency of and recommends improvements in operations; PART I POLICE CAPTAIN 2 15D5000 Formulates, develops, establishes, and interprets policies and procedures concerning activities and operations; Develops and maintains cooperative working relationships with representatives of various community and public organizations; Receives and disposes of complaints; Meets with community groups and gives talks on various aspects of departmental program activities and operations; Keeps superiors informed on work progress and problems; Prepares reports, correspondences, and other materials; Attends committee, staff and other meetings as required; May prepare the budgetary requirements of the division; Directs special research into crime problems, new equipment and techniques and legislative changes; and Performs other related duties as required. Knowledge of: Principles and practices of leadership, training and supervision; police science, organization and administration; the organization, functions, policies and procedures of the Kauai Police Department; the jurisdiction and responsibilities of the County of Kauai, State and Federal enforcement agencies; the laws and ordinances of the County of Kauai and State subject to enforcement by the Police Department; patrol methods; elements of various criminal offenses; methods of criminal investigation and scientific crime detection; the rules and preservation of evidence; the laws of arrest; court procedures; equitable policing practices of diverse and minority communities; crime trends and court decisions relating to law enforcement; the psychology of human behavior; public relations and report writing. Ability to: Effectively work as a team member of the executive staff to accomplish the goals and direction of the Chief of Police; plan, assign, train, supervise and evaluate the work of other employees; deploy personnel effectively; review and analyze operating procedures and develop plans for their improvement or correction; analyze and solve criminal and investigative problems; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other PART I POLICE CAPTAIN 3 15D5000 agencies; express one's self effectively orally and in writing; write correspondence and prepare clear and concise reports; use police weapons. This is an amendment to the specification approved for the class POLICE CAPTAIN, which was approved July 17, 1978, amended on October 23, 1978, July 22, 2004, and April 19, 2018, and is to be substituted for that specification. Approved:April 17, 2023 (date)ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources PART II DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 15D5000 Minimum Qualification Specifications for the Class: POLICE CAPTAIN EM-03, BU-12X Training & Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to completion of two (2) years of accredited college or university course work, and: six (6) years* of police experience in the Kaua‘i Police Department (*includes time as a Police Services Officer); and one (1) year as a Police Lieutenant in the Kaua‘i Police Department. Substitutions Allowed: Excess experience as a Police Officer may be substituted on a year-for-year basis to meet the education requirement: No college: Applicant must have nine (9) years of police experience. One (1) year of college (30 credits): Applicants must have eight (8) years of police experience. Two (2) years of college (60 credits): Applicants must have seven (7) years of police experience. If a degree is used to substitute for the education requirement, it may not be used again towards the experience requirement. If work experience is used to substitute for education, it may not be used again to meet the experience requirement. If the applicant holds more than one degree, transcripts must be provided, and a thorough review will be conducted by the DHR staff in order for more than one degree to be credited towards the minimum qualification requirements. Additional degrees can be considered if obtained independently through mutually exclusive classes from another degree being considered. Substitutions will be used to the advantage of the applicant. Quality of Experience: Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which he/she is being considered. PART II BATTALION FIRE CHIEF 2 15D5020 License Requirement: Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license (Hawai‘i Type 3 or equivalent) and the appropriate licenses or certifications as required of the position. Firearms Requirement: Must be qualified to carry and/or possess firearms or ammunition in accordance with State and federal laws, e.g. no misdemeanor or felony domestic violence conviction. Selective Certification: Specialized knowledge, skills and abilities may be required to perform the duties of some positions. For such positions, Selective Certification Requirements may be established, and certification may be restricted to eligibles who possess the pertinent experience and/or training required to perform the duties of the position. Agencies requesting Selective Certification must show the connection between the kind of training and/or experience on which they wish to base selective certification and the duties of the position to be filled. Tests: Applicants may be required to qualify on an appropriate examination. Special Working Conditions: Irregular hours shift and weekend work, and exposure to hazardous and obnoxious conditions as required. Health and Physical Condition Requirements: Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Physical Effort Grouping: Special This is an amendment to the specification approved for the class POLICE CAPTAIN, which was approved July 17, 1978, amended on October 23, 1978, July 22, 2004, and April 19, 2018, and is to be substituted for that specification. Approved:April 17, 2023 (date)ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources