Captain (L)
- Job Code: U8706
- Pay Grade:VX
- Pay Scale:$117,832.00-$132,579.20 Annually
- Exempt:Yes
Overview
Plan, direct, and manage a sector within the Sheriff’s Office. Captains shall be aware of potential problems that are unique to their functional areas and be responsible for methods of controlling and solving these problems. This law enforcement (LE) certified management position may also be referred to as Deputy Commander. LE certified captains assigned to the Department of Detention Services shall refer to the Captain (D) job description for information regarding Department of Detention Services appointments but retain their (L) job profile designation for accurate reporting purposes.
Duties & Responsibilities
Note: Depending on assigned responsibilities, employees may perform some or all of the duties below.
Act as the liaison between command management (i.e., major and up) and subordinates to ensure primary goals are accomplished; manage and direct the activities of subordinates in charge of bureaus, sections, squads, and/or units within the functional area in achieving established organizational goals and objectives; coordinate functions; assign, monitor, and review work; evaluate performance and initiate corrective action as needed, including termination.
Approve/disapprove leave requests for personnel in the sector.
Ensure that all personnel follow existing laws, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and directives.
Ensure that resources are adequate to carry out the tasks of the functional area, personnel workloads are assigned in an equitable manner, and agency rules and regulations are followed.
Assist in developing and administering the functional area budget by forecasting funding needs and making recommendations for functional area staffing, equipment, materials, supplies, procurement, and contracting; and monitoring expenses upon budget approval to ensure compliance.
Enhance sector relationships with that of other entities (e.g., other internal functional areas, other criminal justice agencies, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, community) by proper coordination of effort, which results in effective outcomes (e.g., crime control and prevention, Sheriff’s Office events).
Ensure that investigations are conducted based upon sound investigative principles, existing laws, and in a professional manner.
Ensure that assigned cases are thoroughly investigated with the goals of arresting the perpetrator, recovering property or evidence, and providing professional testimony in court.
Ensure that contact with the news media is professional and courteous; ensure that the information provided to the news media does not violate the constitutional rights of a defendant or interfere with the investigation of a case.
Keep command management advised of major happenings in functional areas.
Respond to major crimes when necessary.
Attend general staff meetings with subordinates to improve the efficiency and productivity of the sector.
Attend command staff meetings to disseminate operational orders to members of the sector.
Be available for emergencies, which may involve assigned personnel or sector operations.
Answer correspondence directed to the sector from other criminal justice agencies.
Ensure that approved requests from other agencies are complied with by the appropriate personnel.
Carry out the mandates of the Sheriff or other higher authority.
Fulfill all requirements of a Law Enforcement Deputy Sheriff within Hillsborough County as outlined in Sheriff’s Office GEN SOP 100.01 including the pursuit, apprehension, and arrest of law violators or suspected law violators.
Perform other related duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Extensive knowledge of local, state, and federal laws pertinent to law enforcement.
Extensive knowledge of law enforcement guidelines and criminal investigation methods and techniques.
Extensive knowledge of managerial, interpersonal, and public relations techniques.
Extensive knowledge of traffic accident control measures and investigation methods and techniques.
Extensive knowledge of court procedures.
Thorough knowledge of the functions, activities, requirements, and objectives of the areas to which assigned.
Knowledge of management methods, techniques, and practices.
Strong critical thinking skills.
Strong analytical and solution/problem solving skills.
Strong task management skills.
Skill in the application of management techniques.
Skill in the use and care of firearms and other law enforcement equipment.
Skill in administering Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and first aid.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative internal and external working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
Ability to act quickly and correctly in emergencies.
Ability to pay close attention to detail.
Ability to enforce the law courteously, tactfully, firmly, and impartially.
Ability to handle confidential information.
Ability to use a computer and related software.
Ability to meet specific physical requirements as may be established by competent authority.
Working Conditions
Working within an office environment within a law enforcement agency, courthouse/court complex, and/or corrections facility.
Working outdoors in a subtropical climate in potential adverse weather conditions.
Remaining in a stationary position for extended periods of time at a scene, event, or workstation.
Maintaining cell phone availability after hours and at home to provide assistance/guidance to subordinates.
May be required to engage in heavy physical exertion (e.g., lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of heavy weight from 160 to 180 pounds).
May be required to work non-standard hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Required to wear a Sheriff’s Office provided uniform.
Minimum Education & Experience
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
Possession of a valid certification by the State of Florida as a law enforcement officer.
Management experience in law enforcement.
Additionally, the following are required:
Possession of a valid Florida Driver License.
An inter-office memorandum with degree copies and applicable administrative/leadership certificates.
One-time submission of the Captain Promotional Project.
Live within Hillsborough County or within Citrus, Hardee, Hernando, Lake, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota, or Sumter County as long as the residence is located within the 60-mile parameter of Falkenburg Road Jail at the time of appointment/employment.
Note: The promotional process for captains, majors, and colonels may include a promotional memorandum through the Department Commander with eligibility requirements, an examination, assessment exercises, oral board interviews, and/or review of professional experience and performance.
Required Pre-Employment Testing
Successful completion of pre-employment testing.
Successful completion of the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Physical Abilities Assessment (PAA).
Additional Job Requirements
Attendance at the specified Sheriff's Office work location is required.
Depending on assignment, employees may be required to possess a valid Florida Driver License at time of employment. Driving history will be thoroughly reviewed and may be grounds for disqualification.
No visible tattoos on face, head, and neck. Tattoos determined to take away from the professional appearance of the Sheriff’s Office must be covered with an appropriate white, black, or neutral covering.
No illegal drug sale within lifetime.
No illegal drug use within the past 36 months. No marijuana use within the last 12 months.
No felony convictions within lifetime.
No misdemeanor convictions involving perjury, false statement, or domestic violence within lifetime.
No dishonorable discharge from any branch of the United States Armed Forces, the United States Coast Guard, National Guard, or Reserve Forces.
Successful completion of a background investigation including criminal, reference, employment, and neighborhood checks; polygraph; medical evaluation; and drug screening.
The duties and responsibilities on this job description represent the essential functions that an employee must be able to satisfactorily perform with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations shall be made upon request to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue agency hardship. The Sheriff’s Office retains the right to change or assign other duties to this job as necessary.