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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-06-05 I01H_02 Job Description_Police CaptainAGENDA ITEM: CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION MEETING DATE: June 5, 2023 AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of approval of a resolution approving a job description and pay grade [Police Captain] FORMAT:Consent Agenda SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: Job description for a Police Captain has been created at the pay grade of N38. FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS: COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT: STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: The City Administrator, Chief of Police and Human Resource Director recommend the approval of the job description and pay grade. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution. ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed Resolution II. Job Description – Police Captain PREPARED BY:Michelle Lindsay REVIEWED BY: I1H2 THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA RESOLUTION 2023- APPROVING JOB DESCRIPTION AND PAY GRADE [POLICE CAPTAINS] IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA WHEREAS, the City of Waukee, Dallas County, State of Iowa, is a duly organized Municipal Organization; AND, WHEREAS, the City Administrator, Chief of Police and Human Resources Director propose the creation of a Police Captain job description; AND, WHEREAS, the pay grade for the position shall be N38; AND, WHEREAS, the City Administrator, Chief of Police and Human Resource Director recommend establishing the job description and approving the job description and pay grade. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Waukee, Iowa on this 5th day of June 2023 that it hereby approves the job description and pay grade for Police Captain. ____________________________ Courtney Clarke, Mayor Attest: ___________________________________ Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk RESULTS OF VOTE: AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN Anna Bergman Pierce R. Charles Bottenberg Chris Crone Larry R. Lyon Ben Sinclair City of Waukee JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Police Captain Reports to: Police Chief Dept/Div: Police Direct Reports: Sergeants / Civilian Staff Pay Grade: N38 FLSA Status: Exempt - Executive JOB PURPOSE: Under the general direction of the Chief of Police, provides leadership, management and oversight to one of the following units: Community Protection Division or Special Services Division. Promotes collaboration and coordination among all units within the Police Department, other City entities, outside agencies and the public. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Order of Essential Functions does not indicate importance of functions.) 1. Develops and/or directs Police policies, procedures, rules, regulations, programs, systems, operations, goals and objectives for the unit assigned. Identifies and implements effective systems, processes, and procedures for accomplishing work. Promotes collaboration and coordination with other units of the Police Department to provide the best service possible to the community. 2. Responds to citizen’s complaints. May direct or conduct internal complaint investigations or alleged policy violations, when appropriate. 3. Oversees the financial aspects of a Police Department operational unit, including accounting for expenditures, preparing for the annual department budget and applying for appropriate grants and other outside funding opportunities. Oversees capital expenditures for equipment, vehicles and/or fleet as needed. Ensures that all operational units of the Police Department are within authorized resources. Prepares reports and audits, as needed. 4. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with business and community groups, other law enforcement organizations, state and federal officials, other City departments, and/or representatives of the public as it relates to assigned unit. 5. Directs activities of the unit to ensure that appropriate communication and coordination of efforts occurs within the Police Department, with other departments of the City, other law enforcement jurisdictions, businesses and community groups. 6. Assists with the creation of short and long term strategic planning for the police department and each respective division. 7. Directs the selection, orientation, training, performance management and discipline of employees within the assigned unit in accordance with City and/or Police Department policy. 8. Ensures fair and consistent treatment of all employees in assigned unit and that all employees comply with all City policies and procedures. 9. Ensures all work in the assigned unit meets the City’s standards for customer service, accuracy, quality, and efficiency. 10. Manages and oversees the maintenance of the Law Enforcement Center and related grounds. 11. Ensures the City’s mission, goals and objectives are fully supported and initiated. This City of Waukee Job Description includes, but is not limited to, support of the following initiatives: the quality initiative; Mayor/City Council strategies and various other city-sponsored work teams such as Safety, Employee Relations and Wellness. 12. Represents the Police Department with internal and external law enforcement agencies, cities, organizations and other City staff in relationship to meetings, presentations, programs and/or projects. 13. Directs Police involvement in special events, major crime or major disasters. 14. Attends training sessions, meetings, conferences, etc. as requested or required. 15. Serves as Incident Commander as assigned at major crimes, disasters or accidents. 16. Oversees the follow-up investigations on citizen complaints and alleged wrong-doing by Police Department employees. 17. Oversees or participates in collaborative projects and initiatives with other police departments and cities. 18. May assume responsibility for department in absence of Police Chief. 19. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. SUCCESS FACTORS: 1. Takes action in solving problems while exhibiting judgment and a systematic approach to decision making. 2. Create and participate in a team environment. 3. Displays honesty, trustworthiness, dependability and respectfulness at all times. 4. Is a team leader and/or commander under stress caused by emergencies, danger and criticism. 5. Attend administrative, department, and team meetings as scheduled. 6. Continually seek and accept opportunities for personal and professional growth including practicing the use of firearms. 7. Knowledge of police administration, criminal law and crime investigation methods, animal control practices and emergency management principles. 8. Knowledge of modern criminal identification and records and methods of procedures, rules of evidence, laws governing the custody of person. 9. Able to prepare accurate and comprehensive reports. 10. Able to analyze complex law enforcement problems and develop, plan and supervise solutions. 11. Contributes to overall city effectiveness by providing critical staff support to task forces and by participating, as necessary, in assisting all other teams. 12. Safeguards confidential information and use it or disclose it only as expressly authorized or required in the course of performing specific job duties. 13. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses. 14. Attentive to the City's and Department's standards for customer service, accuracy, quality, efficiency and all city and departmental policies and procedures ensuring that all work performed and all staff members meet those standards while exhibiting consistent treatment of all staff. 15. Excellent oral and written communication skills for individual and group situations. 16. Has the ability to take initiative with little direct supervision. QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university required. 2. Five years of full-time law enforcement experience required. 3. Three years of service as a sworn peace officer required. 4. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. 5. Must be able to obtain and maintain an Iowa Professional Permit to Carry Weapons. 6. Must be of exceptional character and display the highest of integrity. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Must meet all minimum standards for Iowa Law Enforcement Officers per those standards set by the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA). 2. Able to perform all essential functions of the position while wearing required protective equipment. 3. Able to lift, pull, push up to 100 pounds unassisted when necessary. 4. Be responsive to verbal and visible signs of distress and alarms. 5. Able to remember names, faces and details of incidents. 6. Able to effectively communicate orally (in person and over the telephone) and in writing (using electronic devices and handwritten) in English with other employees, vendors and the community. WORKING CONDITIONS: 1. Position requires indoor and outdoor work where heat, cold, precipitation, and the results of weather and nature may be encountered. 2. Position requires travel within and outside of the city which imposes common travel hazards. 3. Will be exposed to emergencies, stressful situations, and significant workplace pressure. 4. Standard work hours must be flexible, will include days, evenings, overnights, weekends, holidays, and may be greater than 40 hours per week, and may be called to report to duty at any time. 5. To successfully fulfill the essential functions of this position, employee must maintain standard work hours within Waukee Public Safety building. 6. There is no residency requirement for this position. I have read and understand the information contained in the Job Description. I understand that this Job Description is not intended and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. Also, while this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the Employer reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed as directed by the Employer. I understand that I may be required to work in excess of 40-hours per week, different shifts or hours, outside the normally defined workday or work week. I also understand that this job description does not constitute a contract of employment nor alter my status as an at-will employee. I have the right to terminate any employment at any time and for any reason and the Employer has a similar right. Signature Date The City of Waukee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, and encourages prospective employees and job incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.