JOB DESCRIPTION

 

 

JOB TITLE:  Police Captain (Records and Support)

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  July 1988

 

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JOB OBJECTIVE:  To perform a variety of tasks involving administrative work in the supervision and direction of police function within a division of the City of Little Rock Police Department.

 

ACCOUNTABILITY:  Receives general direction from the Chief of Police and/or Assistant Police Chiefs for the work assignments, review of work and written reports.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1.         Ensures the upkeep of the vehicles and Police Department buildings is maintained, including the recommendation and supervision of any remodeling.

 

2.         Completes applications, requesting federal grant money to initiate new programs.

 

3.         Schedules and supervises work of Lieutenants in the areas of responsibility.

 

4.         Completes evaluation forms for Lieutenants and reviews recommendations for disciplinary action, making decisions on written or oral warnings and sending others to Chief.

 

5.         Answers questions concerning interpretation of Police Departmental policy and civil work rules.

 

6.         Inspects jail periodically for proper upkeep in response to inmate complaints that cannot be reconciled at a lower level.

 

7.         Makes decisions as to whether to release inmates if there is a great likelihood they will repay the fine.

 

8.         Investigates and maintains records of all cases of employee misconduct or brutality charge to determine if the charge is justified, by taking statements from each party, reviewing each file and completing a report for the Police Chief, summarizing findings.

 

9.         Conducts periodic audits on stored property and cash to ensure it balances and is being handled correctly.

 

10.       Answers telephone calls and correspondence from the public and law enforcement agencies concerning inmates in custody or Police procedure.

 

11.       Prepares final budget for review by the Chief, making estimations as to the cost of supplies, equipment and personnel.

 

12.       Reviews monthly activity reports for divisions under areas of responsibility and forwards to Assistant Police Chief.

JOB TITLE:  Police Captain (Records and Support)

JOB DESCRIPTION - CONTINUED

 

 

13.       Informs Chief of any unusual problems or occurrences in the records and support or detention.

 

14.       Must be available for any problems arising during any shift.

 

15.       Conducts monthly staff meetings to discuss problems and procedures.

 

16.       Ensures inmates are properly transported to proper law enforcement agencies after court proceedings are completed.

 

17.       Makes releases to the press periodically concerning Police activity.

 

18.       Supervises night shift occasionally to ensure proper and efficient operations of Police Department at night.

 

19.       Supervises auctions of unclaimed property to ensure they are properly conducted and money is collected and submitted.

 

20.       Discusses with judges any problems of record keeping or detention procedures.

 

21.       Contacts insurance companies to ensure that bondsmen wishing to post bonds are properly backed by insurance companies and licensed by the City Collector.

 

22.       Submits questions for promotional exams for Captain and lower ranks of Police personnel.

 

23.       Practices on shooting range periodically to meet annual standards exam.

 

24.       Performs other related duties as required.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Provides general supervision to Police Lieutenants and indirect supervision to all other personnel in the Records and Support Communications Center, detention, warrant building and vehicle maintenance and ID and Photography Lab.