Overview

Position Title: Police Captain

Company: City Of El Segundo

Location: El Segundo, CA, US

Job Description:

Under general direction, this position plans, coordinates and manages the activities of a designated bureau of the City’s Police Department. The Police Captain provides responsible support to the Chief of Police to accomplish department goals and objectives as well as formulating and overseeing the execution of operational objectives as outlined in the City Strategic Plan. This position also serves as a liaison to the community, professional groups, other law enforcement agencies, and other external contacts and resources for the City.

Responsibilities:

  • The ideal candidate will have a depth of technical knowledge in law enforcement and police administration, court procedures, project management, and municipal budgeting process. He/she will possess a high degree of emotional intelligence, political astuteness and is dedicated to the principals of community-oriented policing.
  • The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator, very skilled at working under pressure and handling significant problems and tasks that arise simultaneously and/or unexpectedly.
  • The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent writing and research skills and will display an innovative approach to problem solving.

Requirements:

  • Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Police Science, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
  • Experience: Seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional law enforcement experience, including four (4) years of supervisory experience, and one (1) year of experience as a Lieutenant; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.