The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of complex
administrative, supervisory and professional work in assisting the
supervisor in planning, coordinating, directing and overseeing the
activities of the police unit. Duties include assisting in the supervision
in the duties of the Public Relations/Community Relations, Internal
Affairs, Personnel, Legal Process, Court Liaison, Patrol and Criminal
Investigations duties of the Police Department. In the absence of
the Police Chief, the Police Captain assumes full command of the division.
This position serves under the supervision of the Police Chief.
Work schedule is 40 hours to 43 hours per week and is primarily
swing shift or graveyard shift.
The Police Captain supervises Police Sergeants, Police Corporals
and Police Officers. In the absence of the Police Chief, the Police
Captain exercises total supervision over the Operations Division.
The minimum requirements for the Police Captain are:
A. High school graduation or GED.
B. Five years' experience in police work, two years of which must
have been in a supervisory or administrative position. Related work
experience or college education may be substituted for up to two years
of the required police work.
C. Graduation from the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy.
D. Ability to read, write, and comprehend complex reports, correspondence,
manuals, rules and regulations; ability to communicate in a one-on-one
situation and establish and maintain effective working relationships
with subordinates, peers, supervisors, elected officials and the general
public.
E. Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and making
decisions.
F. Thorough knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures,
techniques and equipment; considerable knowledge of applicable laws,
ordinances and Department rules and regulations.
G. Ability to manage and supervise subordinate personnel.
H. Ability to meet and maintain the Department's physical standards.