Law Enforcement Captain

Boca Raton, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Apply now to join FAU on its race to excellence.

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Note: Current FAU employees must apply as an internal applicant by logging into their existing Workday employee account.

Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking two Law Enforcement Captains - Boca Raton FL.

The Law Enforcement Captain is responsible for the operations of the FAU Police Department and must meet the requirements as set forth in Chapter 943 Florida State Statutes. The Law Enforcement Captain commands the road patrol division in directing the law enforcement and public safety activities at FAU.

Responsibilities:

Ensures the Police Department is prepared to handle all types of emergencies and/or disasters.
Recognizes an armed offender and possesses the knowledge to prevent such violence by proper threat assessments and training.
Analyzes situations accurately makes effective decisions/judgments under pressure and during emergency situations and takes appropriate action.
Coordinates the departments involvement in special events held on all campuses.
Act as Incident Commander during critical emergency situations.
Possess the ability to develop strategic plans for the Police department that are consistent with the Universitys strategic plans.
Ensure that the department adheres to a community-oriented policing strategy that supports the departments mission with an emphasis on a positive/proactive approach that facilitates the overall mission of the University.
Lead direct supervise motivate and inspire others; evaluate and measure the performance of people teams and organizations; and assess performance and progress.
Builds morale and enhance the abilities of those supervised.
Supervise sworn and non-sworn personnel.
Resolve operational problems and situations as they occur. Initiate and support innovation and ideas with creativity flexibility responsiveness and focus.
Possess comprehensive knowledge of and apply current Law Enforcement methods policies procedures rules regulations laws criminal investigative practices techniques and procedures modern community policing and problem-solving philosophies; and make sound recommendations based on findings of investigations.
Effectively communicates information in a clear and understandable manner both verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with the campus community the surrounding communities and the public.
Initiates establishes and fosters communication and teamwork through a positive cooperative productive work atmosphere in and outside the University.
Maintains dignity and self-control in managing a broad range of high-level and sensitive interpersonal situations with diverse personalities from various cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
Communicate with members of the University community for the purposes of improving Police service and improving department community communications.
Represent the department in various community activities and make public presentations to groups. Direct the Investigative division to work actively with other agencies to track crime trends and spikes outside the University.
Improves operations decreases turnaround times streamlines work processes and works cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.

FAU Benefits and Perks

If Benefits & Perks are important to you then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students staff and faculty FAU offers:

Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family) Dental Vision Life Insurance Flexible Spending plans Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Sick Leave Pool Program.
Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave 1 personal day 9 paid holidays and paid winter break (at Presidents discretion).
Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day
Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

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Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or Equivalent and five (5) years of relevant experience.

Must be currently certified as a Law Enforcement Officer in the State of Florida
and must meet the requirements of Chapter 943 Florida State Statutes.

Preferred Qualifications / Skills:

Masters Degree with three (3) years of sworn Law Enforcement
supervisory experience or a Bachelors Degree and five (5) years of
sworn Law Enforcement supervisory experience or more than ten (10) years
Law Enforcement service with at least three (3) years supervisory experience.

Salary:

$105000 per year.

AMP Exempt

College or Department:

FAU Police Department

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Flexibility in scheduling required.

Application Deadline:

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking two Law Enforcement Captains.

This recruitment has been reopened; all previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. This position may close without prior notice.

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume
Cover letter

OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation if applicable sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II) motor vehicle check credit check reference checks alcohol and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at or send an email at To contact Human Resources please call . For communication assistance call 7-1-1.

Apply now to join FAU on its race to excellence. For more information on everything FAU has to offer please visit Note: Current FAU employees must apply as an internal applicant by logging into their existing Workday employee account.Position Summary: Florida Atlantic University is seeking two Law ...

Apply now to join FAU on its race to excellence.

For more information on everything FAU has to offer please visit

Note: Current FAU employees must apply as an internal applicant by logging into their existing Workday employee account.

Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking two Law Enforcement Captains - Boca Raton FL.

Responsibilities:

Ensures the Police Department is prepared to handle all types of emergencies and/or disasters.
Recognizes an armed offender and possesses the knowledge to prevent such violence by proper threat assessments and training.
Analyzes situations accurately makes effective decisions/judgments under pressure and during emergency situations and takes appropriate action.
Coordinates the departments involvement in special events held on all campuses.
Act as Incident Commander during critical emergency situations.
Possess the ability to develop strategic plans for the Police department that are consistent with the Universitys strategic plans.
Ensure that the department adheres to a community-oriented policing strategy that supports the departments mission with an emphasis on a positive/proactive approach that facilitates the overall mission of the University.
Lead direct supervise motivate and inspire others; evaluate and measure the performance of people teams and organizations; and assess performance and progress.
Builds morale and enhance the abilities of those supervised.
Supervise sworn and non-sworn personnel.
Resolve operational problems and situations as they occur. Initiate and support innovation and ideas with creativity flexibility responsiveness and focus.
Possess comprehensive knowledge of and apply current Law Enforcement methods policies procedures rules regulations laws criminal investigative practices techniques and procedures modern community policing and problem-solving philosophies; and make sound recommendations based on findings of investigations.
Effectively communicates information in a clear and understandable manner both verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with the campus community the surrounding communities and the public.
Initiates establishes and fosters communication and teamwork through a positive cooperative productive work atmosphere in and outside the University.
Maintains dignity and self-control in managing a broad range of high-level and sensitive interpersonal situations with diverse personalities from various cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
Communicate with members of the University community for the purposes of improving Police service and improving department community communications.
Represent the department in various community activities and make public presentations to groups. Direct the Investigative division to work actively with other agencies to track crime trends and spikes outside the University.
Improves operations decreases turnaround times streamlines work processes and works cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.

FAU Benefits and Perks

Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family) Dental Vision Life Insurance Flexible Spending plans Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Sick Leave Pool Program.
Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave 1 personal day 9 paid holidays and paid winter break (at Presidents discretion).
Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day
Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

For details on FAUs amazing offers visit us at Living in Palm Beach County

The goal is to provide local employers and new employees in the area a comprehensive guide with places to live. View it here: Discover Housing Resources in Palm Beach County BDB

Minimum Qualifications:

Salary:

$105000 per year.

AMP Exempt

College or Department:

FAU Police Department

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Flexibility in scheduling required.

Application Deadline:

Special Instructions to Applicant:

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