Salary : $103,704.00 - $116,724.00 Annually
Location : College Place, WA
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 2000048
Department : Police
Opening Date : 01 / 29 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 5 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific
Description
A Police Captain serves as an administrative position with police powers who reports directly to the Chief. The Police Captain is tasked with daily operations of the agency and supervision of first-line supervisors and other programs assigned by the Chief.
Captains act as liaison with the public and all other local, state, federal and public service agencies. Provides guidance and assistance to sergeants and officers in accomplishing the goals and objectives of the department. Serves as on-scene incident commander for a full range of moderate to major incidents and / or events.
Captains are able to perform all the duties of Sergeant and Police Officer, with added supervisory and administrative obligations to include responsibility of protecting life and property through enforcing statues and laws. Personal conduct and behavior (on duty as well as off duty) must be such that it does not bring disrepute or unnecessarily endanger the public's trust or confidence in the agency or its members. Primary functions include :
- Police supervision.
- Incident command.
- Budgeting
- Staffing / scheduling
- Oversight of department programs, operations plan, goals & objectives
- Oversight of Accreditation
- Oversight of Professional Standards
- Oversight of police patrol activities.
- Liaison with public and other agencies
- Direct support to the Chief
- Oversight of crime trends with knowledge of strategies to reduce crime
- Data collection and interpretation
- Investigating criminal activity, apprehending and arresting law breakers.
- Conducts traffic law enforcement and investigates collisions.
- Oversight of confidential investigations, report review, and determines factors, recommends enforcement when appropriate; and provides the information to appropriate authorities and recommends preventative measures.
- Helping those persons in need of a variety of different kinds of assistance.
- Testifies in court.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED :
Serves under the direction of the Chief of Police
SUPERVISION EXERCISED :
Supervision of Sergeants, Patrol Officers and / or designated employees.
Essential Job Functions & Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Depending upon assignment, the incumbent may perform a combination of some or all the following duties, which are a representative sample of the level of work appropriate to this class.
Provides information, material, equipment, and direction to first-line supervisors and patrol officers in accomplishing the goals and objectives of the department.Performs monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual personnel reviews and evaluations, documenting deficiencies and recommending areas for improvement.Provides on-scene supervision for field incidents.Works cooperatively with other law enforcement agencies, courts, and prosecutor's office.Provide training, instruction, and oversight on criminal investigations, and traffic law enforcement.Maintain full range of schedules.Monitors equipment, enforcement activity, crime trends, collision investigation reports, and case files of assigned personnel for accuracy and completeness.Works independently with minimum supervision in the investigation(s) of violations of law or duties related to position.Keep their chain of command apprised of situations, collisions, and other incidents that may be of concern to the district commander.Maintains resources on rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, and provides interpretation to assigned personnel for proper compliance.Prepares correspondence to public, local agencies, and others as necessary, forwarding as appropriate through their chain of command for approval and dissemination.Serves as the initial point of contact of citizen complaints or issues involving department personnel, policies, or practices.Performs other requested and / or assigned duties by the Chief.Supervise and respond to calls for service, the public's needs, and department assignments.Observe and recall incidents and situations encountered while on duty.Supervise the investigation of crimes and / or traffic collisions, enforcement and incidents.Prepare and present reports and information as required.Maintain relations with citizens and agencies in the community.Accomplishment and adherence to mission, vision, values, goals, objectives, policies, rules, and regulations of the department.Maintain records chronologically in accordance with department rules and procedures.Works with Records Coordinator to organize, locate and archive all reports as required by the State Retention Schedule.Notify communications or a supervisor of their location when off duty as needed to establish availability for emergencies in accordance with rules of the Policy Manual.Represent the College Place Police Department at events, schools, and other public gatherings.Maintains vehicle, uniforms, tools, equipment, and work area in a clean and professional manner.Committed to the department's operations plan, mission, vision, goals, and objectives.Ensure compliance with the rules, regulations, directives, orders, and / or policies of the state of City of College Place and College Place Police Department.Ensure employees adhere to a standard of conduct in the work environment that is respectful, courteous, non-offensive, and non-discriminatory.Provide a workplace environment free from any form of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation. Clearly communicate to all subordinate officers and support staff that harassment, discrimination, and / or retaliation against any employee while in city offices, facilities, work sites, vehicles, any location reasonably regarded as an extension of the workplace, or while conducting state business is inappropriate, unacceptable, and forbidden. Respond to and report any incident of harassment or discrimination through the chain of command in a timely manner.Demonstrate strong leadership skills, directing personnel activities under emergency, unusual, or stressful conditions.Ability to testify in court regarding criminal arrests, investigations and infractions.Pushing / pulling - for example, disabled vehicles, violators, cuffing resistant persons, operating vehicle controls, removing people from vehicles, forcing a jammed vehicle door open at collision scene, opening and closing patrol car door.Climbing / jumping - for example, negotiating all terrains (icy, bumpy, graded, loose gravel, or dirt) at collision and investigation scenes, nuisance code, obstacles when in foot pursuit or providing assistance to someone, jumping onto hood of vehicle to safety, climbing over guardrails, fences or gates.Squatting / kneeling - for example, retrieving evidence at crime scene, reading tape measure at collision scenes, checking vehicle equipment, rendering first aid, and picking up dropped items.Bending / stooping - for example, operating, entering, and exiting vehicles quickly, applying bandages to injured person, accessing reference materials, and effecting physical arrests or restraining a person.Twisting / turning - for example, exiting vehicle quickly to engage in foot pursuit, operating vehicle shield, conducting vehicle inventories, applying first aid to victim within a vehicle, picking up evidence at crime scenes, drawing weapons, arresting persons, reaching for handcuffs, or opening doors.Handling / grasping - for example, operating vehicle controls, handling weapons, flashlight, ticket books, reports, telephones, radios, writing instruments, door handles, handcuffing, or collecting evidence.Finger dexterity - for example, writing reports, pulling trigger of firearms with both hands, and drawing collision scene diagrams.Smelling - for example, distinguishing odors of gasoline, propane, diesel, fertilizers, insecticides at collision scenes or spills; marijuana or odors associated with the manufacture of illegal drugs.Feeling - for example, locating controls of vehicle or using firearms in the dark, locating a pulse during first aid, or determining if an engine is warm or cold at crime scenes.Pushing / pulling - for example, obtaining items from vehicle, lifting objects, putting a spare tire onto lugs for motorists, and closing vehicle trunk.Squatting / kneeling - for example, applying tire chains during inclement weather.Bending / stooping - for example, retrieving evidence from crime scene, picking up dropped item, obtaining tread depth readings at collision scenes, removing spare tire from trunk, and reaching supplies on shelves.Shoveling - for example, snow, sand, or clearing debris.Hammering - for example, PK nail at collision scene.Twisting / turning - for example, retrieving spare tire, accessing reference materials from shelf, or reaching for supplies in storeroom.Handling / grasping - for example, handling rifle, shotgun, ballistic shield, tire-iron, jack, wrench, grasping tire pressure or tread depth gauges.Reaching - for example, items from glove box, supplies in cabinetsKNOWLEDGE REQUIRED :
Must have served as a commissioned Peace Officer.Must have Law enforcement first-line supervisory experience and have the required supervisory abilities, attributes and completed career level certification as a first-line supervisor.Have good oral and written communication abilities.Able to plan, organize, and coordinate detachment functions, operations, and responsibilities; and project leadership necessary to successfully command.Know and interpret federal and state laws, case laws, as well as departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures, and training concerning assigned personnel and the public.Understand and follow applicable laws, regulations, and other standards to maintain a safe working environment.Adhere to established safety policies and procedures; carefully observe and report potential hazards or breaches of security plans while in the workplace.Maintain and properly utilize personal protective equipment as required by training and or division / district policy / procedure.Know when to assume command, recognizing stressful and / or dangerous situations and take appropriate action as necessary to address the situation.Willingness and desire to supervise and assume responsibility over other people and be able to effectively deal with diverse interpersonal relationships, corrective action, and personnel matters.SKILLS / ABILITIES REQUIRED
Application and enforcement of federal and state laws; along with departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.Responsible to commanding officers for the proper and efficient enforcement of all laws over which they have been given authority and for the efficient service of personnel under their supervision.Accurate and timely dissemination of departmental information to all personnel under their supervision.Conduct regularly scheduled detachment meetings; submitting a written report as required through the chain of command.Keep Chief and City Officials advised as to any conditions that may require action.Willingly and faithfully perform lawful duties as ordered by agency commanding officers.Accept and properly process all complaints reported by citizens involving agency personnel. As assigned, investigate and report on complaints.Responsible for overseeing the work of personnel under their supervision and for extending aid and guidance to them as necessary for the proper understanding and efficient performance of their assigned duties.Work with personnel under their supervision, paying particular attention to the personnel's care and operation of equipment, manner in handling the public, as well as initiative, judgment, attitude, industry, adherence to training, and morale.Review performance records of each member under their supervision for the purpose of taking appropriate action to maintain productivity and efficiency.Read, inspect, and approve reports as necessary submitted from personnel under their supervision; providing counsel when changes or improvements are needed.Effectively and efficiently administer the affairs of their assigned area as required by their supervisor while following the proper chain of command.As required, inspections shall be conducted on all personnel under their supervision, ensuring discrepancies are properly documented and successfully rectified.As required, conduct investigations of any allegations or incidents involving department equipment. Also, immediately inform the chain of command of all available information and submit a complete investigative report.Maintain the public's safety when dealing under stress and pressure situations and take a human life in self-defense or when necessary to protect the public.Willingness to work with and serve all people in a wide variety of situations.Communicate orally and in writing with a variety of people in different settings.Recognize and appropriately respond to potentially dangerous or stressful situations.Ability and willingness to learn and apply common sense in all situations to the best of their ability.Ability to adjust to and perform well in rapidly changing situations.Meet the physical demands of police work, including use of physical force, compatible with the psychological requirements of police work.Knowledge of investigative procedures, evidential and departmental reporting requirements, and the use of proper arrest techniques.Take decisive action and be self-reliant when patrolling and providing security.Knowledge of departmental objectives, procedures, rules, regulations, city ordinances, federal and state law.Use of specialized police equipment and instruments.Use of police firearms and knowledge of safety procedures and legal controls.Knowledge of locations of allied city, county, state and federal or emergency agencies in assigned geographical areas of responsibility.Education and Experience; Licenses, Certifications & Other Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be :
Law enforcement supervision experience and have the required supervisory abilities and attributes.Complete the State of Washington Mid-Manager course and complete career level certification within one year of appointment set forth by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission.Complete an approved Commanders school at the direction of the Chief.Have good oral and written communication abilities.Able to plan, organize, and coordinate department functions, operations, and responsibilities; and project leadership necessary to successfully command.Reaching (overhead, outward) - for example, arresting or handcuffing, operation of vehicle controls, radios, handing objects to others, measuring collision scenes, obtaining items from vehicle interior, firing weapons (shotgun, rifle, pistol, taser); answering telephones, writing reports, opening doors, restraining resistant prisoner, and manual traffic control.Know and interpret federal and state laws, case laws, as well as departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures, and training concerning assigned personnel and the public.Know the uses, capabilities, and guidelines for required specialized police equipment.Know when to assume command, recognizing stressful and / or dangerous situations and take appropriate action as necessary to address the situation.Possess the necessary traits and supervisory abilities to perform as a Captain.Ability and desire to demonstrate and perform the functions of patrol.Possess a valid Washington State Driver's license.Lifting - for example :Lightweight objects (25 pounds or less), such as flashlight, ticket books, reports, and tape measures.
Medium weight objects (25 to 100 pounds), such as debris in roadway.Heavy objects (100 - 250 pounds), such as during physical arrests, apprehending suspects, lifting bodies, removing obstructions from highway, carrying stretchers.Sitting for long periods of time, including but not limited to the following : road closures, criminal investigations, and other emergency activities.Standing for long periods of time while conducting the following task : traffic control, investigations, security functions, and contacting violators.Maintaining balance for example, at grades or rough surface at collision scenes, on trestles or bridges.Walking for long periods of time for example, making violator contacts, contacting the public, completing reports, obtaining information, and conducting investigations.Walking on rough terrain at collision scenes or searching for wanted persons.Running during a foot pursuit, rendering aid, or assisting fellow officers.Have the ability to communicate knowledgeably while making violator contacts, court testimony, contacting the public, and communicating on the car radio or phone.Hear - Possess the ability to hear the following : radio traffic, court testimony, violator contacts, contacting the public, hearing alarms, ascertaining where sound is coming from during building searches, apprehending criminals, and approaching traffic; and discrimination among environmental sounds as in building searches, apprehending criminals, and criminal investigation scenes.Vision - for example, close vision for reading reports and statures in the English language, conducting sobriety tests, perceiving minute items of evidentiary value, or perceiving dangers; far vision for observing danger, reading license plates, identifying persons or vehicles, observing traffic, reading traffic control devices in the English language; side (peripheral) vision; for observing movement, such as violators, oncoming traffic perceiving danger; depth perception for discerning distances at collision scenes, distances between vehicles following too closely approaching traffic, or danger; night vision for observing person, objects, motion, and other characteristics in darkness, driving, operating vehicle controls, and contacting violators in the dark, glare recovery from oncoming headlights or signs, and perceiving danger in the dark; and color vision for discerning the color of hit-and-run vehicles, color of clothing of suspects of criminal activity, colors of buildings or homes to contact the public, and color of traffic control devices or signingMACHINERY, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT & PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT :
Patrol vehicle, firearms (sidearm, shotgun, optional rifle) flashlight, taser, emergency equipment, handcuffs, ballistic vest, baton (asp), PBT, first aid equipment, speed monitoring devices, OC-10 spray, ballistic shield, flashlight, vehicle jack, lug wrench, jump pack, tire chains, mobile data terminal (MDT) computer terminal, radio and video device.
Protective equipment includes, bloodborne pathogens protection (gloves, face shield, Tyvek suit), HEPA filter mask, gas mask, ballistic vest, and riot helmet.
Office equipment includes, laptop or desktop computer, copier, printer, shredder, calculator, telephone, fax machine, blackberry, or cell phone.
LICENSE & OTHER REQUIREMENTS :
Valid driver's license and driving record acceptable to our insurance provider.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in office and outdoor settings, in all weather conditions, including extreme temperature, and exposed to various pollens, dusts, and insects.Individual may be exposed to conditions and hazards associated with obstacles, heights, use of firearms, motor vehicle operation and maintenance, emergency response to fires, spills, or hazardous material, collisions involving power lines or flames.Work may be performed alone in remote locations.Individual may be exposed to hazards associated with law enforcement, such as physical altercations, use of force, and / or exposed as a target for other persons.The City of College Place offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Full-time positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs :
Excellent preferred provider medical plan with substantial City-paid contributionCity-paid dental and vision plans50,000 basic life insurance with the opportunity to purchase additional life insurance for both the employee and eligible dependentsMembership in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems12.5 paid holidays per yearGenerous vacation leave (8-16.67 hours / month depending on tenure)Sick leave (8 hours / month)Employee Wellness ProgramEmployee Assistance ProgramEducation Incentive : $25-AA, $50-BAOptional Benefits
457(b) deferred-compensation planFlexible spending planAFLACBenefits may vary based on Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) with the City; employees should consult their respective CBA for specific information about their benefits.
Are you at least 21 years of age?
What is your level of education?
High school diploma / GEDSome college, vocational, business, or technical trainingAssociate's DegreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreePlease list any areas of study, degrees, professional licenses or certificates you hold that are related to this position.
Are you a graduate of the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Basic Law Enforcement Academy?
If yes, what month / year and session number? (You will need to provide proof of graduation / completion.)
If no, please list where you received you BLEA academy training and month / year graduated.
If certified out of state, does your law enforcement certification qualify for Washington State Equivalency based on Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center criteria?
UnsureAre you currently employed as a commissioned police officer with minimum of twenty-four (24) months continuous full-time job experience as a full-time, paid, civilian, general authority police officer or deputy sheriff with a general authority law enforcement agency within the fifty (50) United States, performing general authority enforcement of the criminal and traffic laws of that state, in either a patrol or investigative capacity?
How many years have you served as a full time police officer in a general authority law enforcement agency?
Less than one year1 to less than 2 years2-3 years3-4 years4-5 years5-10 yearsMore than 10 yearsIf selected for the position, are you willing and able to submit to a complete background check including polygraph, psychological assessment, drug screen and medical testing for suitability to law enforcement?
Are you now, or have you ever been a member of any organization, association, movement, or group or combination of persons which advocates the violent overthrow of our constitutional form of government, or which has adopted a policy of advocating or approving the commission of acts of force or violence to deny other persons their rights under the constitution of the United States, or of seeking to alter the form of government of the United States by unconstitutional means?
If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide the name of the organization and dates of membership.
Please explain what about working for the City of College Place Police Department interests you, and why you would be a good fit for our department? What is your motivation for seeking a change from your current position?
Do you claim veterans' preference?
Have you ever served in the military?
If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide branch and dates of service.
If you were in the military, please list duties and any special training.
Are you proficient in a foreign language?
Has your license ever been suspended or revoked?
If you answered "Yes" on the previous question, please give dates and explanation.
Have you ever been cited, arrested, or convicted of any violation(s) of the law (felony, misdemeanor, infraction or traffic violations(s)?
If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide date, location, charges, and disposition.
Have you been convicted of a felony as an adult (18 years of age of older)?
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, were you ever charged with an offense which resulted in a trial or Court Marshal; or resulted in an Article 15 or company punishment?
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please provide details including date, place, enforcing authority, type of Court Martial, and the action taken for each incident.
Have you bought, sold, possessed, or used any controlled substance such as marijuana, cocaine, opiates, or other illegal drugs, while serving as a commissioned police officer, except as required for job duties?
Are you able to work any shift, including nights, weekends and holidays?
Have you read our list of agency disqualifications and do you meet these standards? The list is available on our website : http : / / www.cpwa.us / departments / police / minimum_requirements.php
Required Question
Salary : $103,704 - $116,724
