Police Captain - Investigations And Threat Management

Police Captain - Investigations and Threat Management

The Department of Public Safety at Iowa State University is seeking candidates for Police Captain of Investigations and Threat Management. While individual assignments may require special training, a Police Captain of Investigations and Threat Management must be capable of serving within Field Services (Patrol) and Professional Standards and Training. The primary responsibility of a Police Captain of Investigations and Threat Management is to direct the operations and management of general criminal investigations, cases involving threatening or disruptive behaviors and the mental health advocate program. This position will provide leadership to supervisors and staff, as well as manage high level investigations, intelligence gathering and other law enforcement sensitive operations. This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining a good working relationship with partners across the campus community as well as outside law enforcement agencies. This position will also serve in the absence of the Chief of Police and Assistant Chief of Police. The Police Captain of Investigations and Threat Management will be a liaison with community and university stakeholders.

Iowa State University Police Department employees will support the Department's vision and mission by operating in a fair, unbiased manner, which respects the rights and dignity of all individuals. Department employees' everyday actions are guided by the Department's values of Respect, Integrity, Caring, Honor, Excellence and Service (RICHES) and be grounded in the highest ethical and professional standards. Department employees are expected to work in partnership with the campus and area communities to provide leadership in solving community problems, preventing crime and providing a safe environment to fulfill the mission of the University. Employees will strive for excellence in fulfilling the Department's Mission and Vision Statements, values and goals.

Example of Duties: • Directs the operations and management of one or more major functional areas of the University's public safety unit. • Provides communication, training, and outreach to stakeholders. • Reviews, develops, implements, and recommends training programs. • Assesses, plans, and evaluates area operational plans and deployments. • Institutes and maintains standard operating procedures. • Coordinates and supervises major case investigations. • Oversees records, budgets, and departmental expenditures. • Directs emergency response efforts. • Manages supervisors and staff and provides day-to-day leadership. Level Guidelines: • Provides input into annual departmental objectives and action plans • Accountable for achievement of key annual objectives for a department • May provide input into institution policy within area of functional expertise • Responsible for functional output of a department or work team • Manages subordinate staff • Has full management responsibility for direct reports, specifically the authority to hire, fire, and counsel • May provide input to the budgeting process • Requests approval for financial actions beyond a limited scope • May provide input into financial decisions that impact department or work area

Appointment Type: Regular Number of Months Employed Per Year: 12 Month Work Period Time Type: Full time Pay Grade: PS811