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PATROL CAPTAIN

The City of Independence will accept applications online at

www.IndependenceKs.gov, or in person at KansasWorks, 317 N. Penn,

Independence, KS 67301, for the position of Patrol Captain for work in

the Police Department.

Basic Function Under direction, directs and supervises the law

enforcement and crime prevention activities and policies of the city.

Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesSupervises And Participates In The

patrol, criminal investigation, dispatch, and record keeping activities

of the department; Plans, allocates, and monitors personnel and

resources; May act for the Chief in the absence or at the direction of

either; Oversees departments training and continuing education programs;

Assists with recruitment and selection of new officers; Monitors

performance of officers and recommends disciplinary actions; Manages

parts, equipment, and supplies for patrol activities; Perform policing

activities of subordinate officers; Maintains departmental records;

Assists in preparation of departmental budget; Represents department in

the press and at public functions; Performs additional duties as

assigned.

Qualifications Knowledge Of The Principles Of Modern Police

administration and of accepted practices and procedures of police

science; Knowledge of proper and effective methods in deploying police

officers in accordance with actual and anticipated emergencies;

Knowledge of criminal law with particular emphasis on the investigation,

apprehension, arrest, and prosecution of law violators; Ability to

analyze and interpret police problems and criminal evidence; Ability to

instruct and advise subordinates in all pertinent phases of law

enforcement and police procedures; Ability to supervise a municipal

police force; Ability to establish and maintain effective public

relations.

Education and Experience Completion of high school or GED required;

bachelors degree in criminal justice or related field preferred; Six

years of law enforcement experience, including three years in a

supervisory or lead capacity, is required; Familiarity with Microsoft

Office applications is preferred.

Special Requirements A current Kansas drivers license; Must be 21 years

of age; Must have completed Basic Recruit Training with the Kansas Law

Enforcement Training Center; Must complete any advanced training as

assigned, and maintain KLETC certification; Must be available to work

nights, overtime, in shifts, and weekends.

Physical Requirements Primarily moderate to occasionally intense

physical effort is required. Individual must be able to stand, walk,

sit, lift, stoop, kneel, crouch, grasp, speak, and listen for extended

periods of time.

Working Conditions Work involves some exposure to moderate risk of

accident and requires following basic safety precautions.\

Salary Range The salary for this position is \$24.90 to \$36.11 per

Hour, Depending On Your Qualifications, Plus Benefits.

3-Year Commitment Bonus Available**[]{pasted="true"}\$5,000 for

certified officers

Application Deadline Open until filled

City of Independence, Missouri

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