Police Captain

Police Captain

The Campus Police Captain is an operational command position responsible for the daily leadership and performance of assigned campuses or divisions. The Captain directly supervises lieutenants sergeants and officers within their area of responsibility ensuring effective law enforcement operations and alignment with departmental goals. The Captain is accountable for maintaining operational readiness managing personnel and addressing incidents within their division while providing timely updates and recommendations to executive command staff. Captains play a pivotal role in translating strategic objectives into operational building campus community trust and ensuring that all agency directives are carried out effectively at the ground level.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE FUNCTION:

All Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral objectives: listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Must possess a current police officer certification through the MS Board of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (BLEOST) or other equivalent.

• Minimum of five 5 years of supervisory law enforcement experience.

• Must not have a criminal history

  • If prior military must have an honorable discharge

  • If prior law enforcement must not have been terminated for reasons of criminal activity moral turpitude or other disciplinary grounds.

  • Must not be legally prohibited from possessing firearms.

• Possess a good work history

• Free from addictive or excessive use of either alcohol or or use of any illegal substances

• Free from any debilitating conditions or any other significant physical limitations or disabilities which would in a physicians opinion impair the applicants ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of a police officer or complete the required minimum training requirements.

• Be psychologically capable of exercising appropriate judgment or restraint in performing the essential duties and responsibilities of a police officer.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors Degree preferred

• Law Enforcement Academy training (Certified by MS BLEOST or other state equivalent)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Act as a member of the department command staff.

  • Provide commandlevel leadership and oversight for police operations across multiple campuses and/or specialized divisions.

  • Supervise and mentor midlevel supervisory staff (Lieutenants) ensuring effective management of their assigned areas and shifts.

  • Maintain operational awareness and readiness including monitoring staffing levels workload and incident response within their division.

  • Provide situational updates operational reports and recommendations to the Chief or Assistant Chief of Police.

    • Disseminate pertinent information to subordinates and other law enforcement colleagues.

  • Coordinate shift and division scheduling with other campus police command staff members to ensure adequate coverage and resource deployment districtwide.

  • Ensure compliance with departmental policies directives and mission priorities.

  • Promote and enforce accountability professionalism and ethical conduct within the division.

• Evaluate and develop strategies to maintain order and give students visitors and employees an overall sense of security.

  • Foster positive relationships with campus leadership students staff and community stakeholders within their assigned area.

  • Continuously study and make appropriate recommendations concerning the security and safety of the College community buildings and grounds.

• Respond to major incidents and emergencies as an agency incident commander maintaining incident command until relieved by higher authority.

• Develop and implement tactical operational plans for special events emergency preparedness and critical incidents.

• Oversee the collection and review of incident reports investigations and compliance documentation within their area.

  • Gather prepare and report statistical data to comply with state and federal crime reporting requirements including the Clery Act.

• Collaborate with other command staff members in the development review and enforcement of departmental policies and procedures.

• Provide leadership during internal investigations and performance evaluations for assigned personnel.

• Assist in identifying training needs and development opportunities for agency personnel.

• Perform police duties in a manner that supports the Police Departments vision mission and core values.

• Execute special assignments as directed by the Office of the Chief of Police/Director of Public Safety as needed.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Office of the Chief of Police//Director of Public Safety.

• Maintain knowledge of diversityrelated issues legislation and best practices.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Captain is responsible for the direct supervision of midlevel supervisory staff (Lieutenants) and firstline supervisors (Sergeants) assigned to their campuses or division as well as the overall leadership of officers and civilian staff within their area of responsibility. Captains act as the primary operational leaders for their division and serve as the key liaisons between field operations and the Office of the Chief of Police//Director of Public Safety.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of a sworn police officer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical:

• Primary functions require sufficient physical ability to work in a law enforcement setting; an office setting; restrain or subdue individuals; walk stand sit or run for prolonged periods of time; occasionally stoop bend kneel crouch reach and twist; occasionally climb and balance; regularly push pull lift and/or carry light to moderate weights; frequently lift and/or move moderate to heavy weights; occasionally lift and/or move heavy weights.

• Operate office equipment including use of computer; requires a sense of touch finger dexterity and gripping with hands and fingers; ability to speak and hear to exchange information.

• Ability to operate multiple types of motor vehicles and operate and use specialized law enforcement tools and equipment including guns and handcuffs and verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision:

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Hearing:

• Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions near moving mechanical parts in high/precarious places with firearms and explosives and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions fumes or airborne particles toxic or caustic chemicals extreme cold extreme heat and vibrations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and the employee is occasionally required to perform job responsibilities in the outdoors and off site.

• We promote a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects individual strengths ideas and capabilities. We believe that our differences enable us to make better decisions drive innovation and deliver better results.

BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENT:

Hinds Community College is committed to providing a safe campus community. Hinds Community College conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check previous employers and when appropriate a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Mission

Hinds Community College is committed to moving people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose passion and profession.

Vision

Hinds Community College will be a catalyst to create a competitive economy and a compelling culture for Mississippi.

Values

Hinds Community College aspires to the following IDEALS:

• Integrity

• Diversity

• Excellence

• Accountability

• Leadership

• Stewardship

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX Education Amendments of 1972 of the Higher Education Act Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other applicable Federal and State Acts Hinds Community College offers equal education and employment opportunities and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin religion sex age disability or veteran status in its educational programs and activities. We recognize our responsibility to provide an open and welcoming environment that fosters a culture of diversity equity and inclusion for employees and students to collaboratively learn work and serve our communities.

The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding these policies:

EEOC Compliance: Coordinator of Campus Culture and Diversity

Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone:or Email: .

Title IX: Associate Vice President Student Services Title IX Coordinator

Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone:or Email: .

Full time

Position Type:

12 Month 260 Days

Job Classification:

Police

Scheduled Hours:

40