The Town of Gresham has an exciting opportunity for a qualified law enforcement professional to fill a Police Captain position to oversee the operations section of the police department. This police captain will join two other current captains to help with the administration of the department.
The Gresham Police Department comprises 127 sworn stations. All employees should strive for excellence when providing service to customers and community members in a positive and respectful manner; while demonstrating a creative and visionary thought process and insightful problem-solving skills.
++What you will have to do:++ Plan, organize, manage and administer the operations and activities of the assigned department
Develop and implement program and strategic planning
Implement and assist in the development of department policies, procedures and business practices
Evaluate goals, objectives, priorities and activities to improve performance and results
Recommend and establish administrative controls and improvements
Develop procedures to implement new and/or changing regulatory requirements.
Review police reports and working methods
Assess case management and results
Develop and implement corrective actions as needed
Conducts internal affairs investigations to respond to allegations of employee misconduct, followed by the preparation of findings and disciplinary recommendations to the Chief of Police.
Respond to major or highly sensitive incident sites and assume command or assist the manager in coordinating emergencies in the field
Act as liaison and contact for media inquiries and related responses and/or releases
Participate in the budget process
Supervise direct reports, provide direction and delegate work appropriately
Promptly initiate employees, supervisors, or administrative actions when necessary to fulfill key department responsibilities
Recognize and resolve employee issues and coach as needed
Manage groups to achieve performance goals
Provides expert advice to other departments, the general public and/or external agencies
Represent the City to the public, elected officials, other agencies, governments, news media and other organizations, including making presentations, attending meetings and conducting community outreach activities
Act as a representative on committees, inter-agency working groups and special projects; coordinate administrative and emergency response activities with other law enforcement or emergency agencies
Respond to and resolve confidential and sensitive inquiries
Investigate complaints and recommend corrective action if necessary.
In addition to the essential job duties listed in the City of Gresham Police Captain Classification, the desired traits and skills that the ideal candidate(s) will have will include:
Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and manage a division or section of the department
Demonstrated knowledge of police administration practices, principles and procedures
Demonstrated knowledge of budget management, including budget preparation, expenditure control and record keeping
Demonstrated practice of management and oversight principles, practices and methods
