Police Captain, Operations

• Perform duties as may be assigned by the Chief of Police (COP).
• Ensure that the policies and procedures established by the Human Resource Management & Development (HRMD) and the Collective Bargaining Agreement are properly observed and enforced.
• Lead and manage the Detective Unit for the university, including developing appropriate processes for maintaining evidence and property
• Ensure that standard operating procedures established by the GWPD are properly observed and enforced.
• Advise the COP concerning all matters of importance, significant events and issues in the Operations branch.
• Review and forward to the COP special reports and requests submitted by the organizational elements under the Operations Branch.
• Participate in developing and recommending an annual budget for the Operations branch of the Division.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the Division of Safety and Security, GWPD, the university community, and outside public safety agencies.
• Develop directives and work orders to subordinate staff in conjunction with the daily operations of the protection and patrol activities and tasks.
• Ensure adequate daily staffing to support the safety and security mission of the GWPD.
• Ensure all incidents and arrest activities are properly documented, to include reviewing written reports, forms, communicating with subordinates and completing administrative follow-up as appropriate.
• Assess the need for officer development and training and approve training and education designed to maintain or improve officer patrol and protective services knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Must be able to possess and maintain a District of Columbia Special Police Commission and meet the prescribed requirements and qualifications associated with commission to include firearms and other weapon systems.
• Prior to employment, the final candidate will need to successful complete a physical, drug screen and psychological examination, which has been approved by the GW Police Department.
• Must have completed an accredited state or federal law enforcement training academy to include the District of Columbia.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be eligible to drive GW vehicles as per University Policy for entire duration of employment within this role.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship and at least 21 years of age as required by the MPD, SOMB.
• Maintain proficiency with firearms and police equipment and weaponry throughout the duration of employment.

• A bachelor’s degree in a public safety discipline or related field.
• 8+ years of responsible experience in law enforcement that include experience conducting, directing, and managing protective and patrol services and operations.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient knowledge of criminal law, rules, and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act Experience in a University or comparable non-profit environment is preferred.

• If applicable, please attach your Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Certification (FLETC) or Police Officer Standards & Training (P.O.S.T.) police training academy certificate in the other documents section, along with your resume and cover letter.
• Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status.

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.