Police Captain - Emory Police Department

Job title: Police Captain - Emory Police Department

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Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Plans, directs, coordinates and monitors personnel responsible for providing emergency services, conducting investigations, disseminating information and coordinating radio and telecommunications for multiple university departments.

• Directly supervises police lieutenants, police training and communications managers, and other supervisory personnel.

• Develops, implements, and monitors new programs for the division. Approves new programs developed by the units.

• Orients, trains, and evaluates staff; effectively addresses performance issues. Assists in identifying and meeting departmental staffing and training needs.

• Assigns special duties, projects, and tasks. Authorizes departmental purchases, expenditures and payroll. Reviews and authorizes various proposals and publications.

• Develops departmental short and long term goals and objectives.

• Coordinates division records management. Serves as a liaison to outside law enforcement, the community and university administration.

• Acts on behalf of the Director of Police when required. Maintains professional growth by participating in educational programs and professional organizations and activities. Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma or equivalent, and seven years of law enforcement experience with arrest authority, of which three years have been in a position at or above Police Lieutenant or the equivalent.

• A bachelor's degree is preferred. Current certification by Georgia P.O.S.T. as a peace officer, or the ability to obtain certification within six months. Able to meet background requirements, including a criminal history check.

• Must have or be able to obtain a valid Georgia driver's license within 30 days from employment date. An insurable driving record.

• NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

• Additional Details

• Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.