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POLICE CAPTAIN CITY OF COLTON Page 2 of 3 • Conducts and performs special projects at the request of the Police Chief, prepares crime analysis statistics; briefs the Chief on new and/or existing crime trends. • Assumes departmental command during the absence of the Police Chief as assigned. • Assists the Police Chief in the overall management of the Police Department budget; monitors and approves expenditures; advises appropriate department personnel on budget matters; makes adjustments to the budget as is necessary. • Proposes, justifies, and defends department programs, operations and activities; negotiates and resolves controversial department issues. • Attends and participates in professional and community meetings as necessary; stays current on issues relative to the field of Public Safety and relative service delivery responsibilities; responds to and resolves sensitive and complex community and organizational inquiries and complaints. • Performs other related duties as required. WORKING CONDITIONS: Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement, and fine coordination in preparing reports using a computer key - board. Additionally, the position requires near, far, and color vision in viewing crime scenes and evidence and firing a weapon. As a law enforcement officer, the incumbent may be required to run in pursuit and subdue suspects while taking them into custody; walk on uneven and slippery surfaces, and climb ladders. Occasionally, this position may be required to work outdoors in all weather conditions, around loud noise, and moving vehicles. Incumbents may also be subjected to physical threats, verbal abuse, and other stressful situations. QUALIFICATIONS: Education and/or Experience: Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary for a Police Captain A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of six years of broad and directly related experience in policing including three years of management experience and a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field. License/Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid class C California driver's license. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid and appropriate managerial POST certificate. KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILLS: Knowledge of: Modern principles, practices, and techniques of police administration, organization, and operation. Technical and administrative phases of crime prevention and law enforcement including investigation and identification, patrol, traffic control, juvenile delinquency control, record keeping, and care and custody of persons and property. Applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations affecting the work of the department.