Police Major
Location: Montgomery, Alabama
Description: City of Montgomery, AL is currently seeking to employ Police Major right now, this vacancy will be delegated in Alabama. For complete informations about this vacancy opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. The fundamental reason this position exists is to provide protection and security for the citizens of Montgomery. Police Majors serve as Division Commanders in one of the MPD division! s. Incumbents directly supervise Captains and Lieutenants within their division. Work also entails budget and policy development, community and public relations, and emergency incidents and crises management. Police Majors are supervised by a Deputy Police Chief. Essential Functions ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following list was developed through a job analysis; however, it is not exhaustive and other duties may be required and assigned. A person with a disability which is covered by the ADA must be able to perform the essential functions of the job unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions is to be used as a starting point to determine essential functions for a specific position at a specific location at a specific time. The ADA was intended to be applied on a case-by-case basis with the understanding that one position may differ from another similar position. The performance of "non-essential functions" is not optional for ! employees not covered under the ADA.
ESSENTIAL FUN! CTION:
Plans and/or approves special investigations, assignments, and details of a sensitive nature in an assigned geographical or functional area such as theft rings, burglary rings, murder operations or any other criminal activity using cameras, binoculars, camcorders, plain cars, electronic surveillance devices, informants following departmental policy, federal and state policies in order to gather information to aid in arrest and prosecution.
Evaluates/plans/monitors MPD operations and resolves problems such as protest marches, dispatcher communications, visiting dignitaries, and natural disasters using departmental policies and procedures, Code of Alabama, city ordinances, status reports, statistical and operating costs in order to ensure that individual division/bureau objectives are achieved in an efficient and effective manner.
Supervises subordinates such as Assistant Division Commanders and civilian employees following departmental polici! es and procedures in order to increase efficiency of division/bureaus, ensure uniformity and accuracy in work products, ensure subordinates complete assigned work responsibilities, and resolve personnel conflicts.
Develops and manages the annual operating budget for an assigned division using the previous year's budget report, annual financial reports, division/bureau commander's requests and directives issued by the Chief of Police following the Finance Department's budget guidelines in order to obtain funds for division/bureau operations and ensure the appropriate expenditure of funds for planned activities and projects.
Inspects, monitors, and controls equipment and other physical resources such as maintains inventory, weapon and vehicles inspection using computer, personal observation following departmental policy in order to keep track of all equipment and to ensure equipment is operable in a safe manner.
Develops/Reviews administrative docum! ents such as departmental standards, policies and procedures, general a! nd specific orders using the Code of Alabama, recent court decisions and city ordinances following professional standards as designated by the Chief of Police and Deputy Chief of Police in order to facilitate the consistency and efficiency of division/bureau activities.
Administers discipline including investigating allegations of misconduct on the part of sworn subordinates and civilian employees using internal affairs statements, rules and regulations manual following department policy in order to correct and improve inadequate work behavior and aid in possible dismissal.
Performs public relations activities such as informational presentations and community services using departmental policies and procedures, city ordinances, the Code of Alabama, and other departmental information sources following professional standards as designated by the Chief or Deputy Chief of Police in order to increase public awareness of law enforcement's role in the community a! nd represent the department at community functions.
Performs administrative duties such as scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring work following departmental policies and procedures and directives initiated by the Chief or Deputy Chief of Police in order to schedule and plan strategies for departmental activities, address departmental issues, monitor division/bureau work performance, and report the facts surrounding a case in a court of law. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of the geographical territory covered by one’s command area to include roadways, hospitals, and locations of other enforcement agencies and support services.
Knowledge of the procedures for responding to domestic disputes and violence to include self-protection, mediating a fight, and approaching the scene.
Knowledge of 10-code systems.
Knowledge of population and recreation centers and special events that are more likely to have incidents requiring public! safety enforcement.
Knowledge of local community issues and s! ituations in one’s geographic area..
Knowledge of non-MPD and non-law enforcement resources and information sources in one’s geographical area.
Knowledge of the current and important events (e.g., security detail for visiting dignitaries), incidents (e.g., strike) and investigations (e.g., murder) on which all subordinates under one’s command are working.
Knowledge of the major areas of jurisdiction for non-MPD law enforcement agencies such as the FBI, DEA, Customs, and Secret Service.
Knowledge of the territorial areas of the state one is assigned to such as population areas, high crime areas, and traffic flows.
Knowledge of the proper use and maintenance of vehicles, radios, and service weapons.
Knowledge of the overall MPD structure, functions, goals, and purpose.
Knowledge of the laws and policies regarding use of physical force to include the use of deadly force and the minimum physical force required! to subdue a person.
Knowledge of applicable laws and court rulings governing arrests with and without a warrant including considerations of exigent circumstances.
Knowledge of the rules of evidence to include confessions, dying declarations, issues of admissibility, Miranda warnings, confidentiality of information, hearsay, and compulsory testimony.
Knowledge of applicable laws and court rulings governing search and seizure with and without a warrant to include field and protective searches, and the difference between pat down and full body searches, etc.
Knowledge of the legally correct way to prepare a written affidavit for a search warrant, authorization for a wire tap and other related procedures that require court approval to include the basic elements of affidavits, how to include information from informants, and probable cause.
Knowledge of the applicable laws and court rulings governing domestic violence cases to include! arrests without a warrant.
Knowledge of the rules of Criminal! Procedure.
Knowledge of the definition of crime, particularly the elements necessary to charge specific offenses to include power and authority of arrests, whether warrant can be obtained, etc.
Knowledge of the classification of crimes such as felonies, misdemeanors, summary offenses, etc.
Knowledge of available resources for officer assistance programs.
Knowledge of basic first aid procedures to include treatment for shock, and pressure dressings to stop bleeding.
Knowledge of HIV virus (AIDS) self-protection techniques.
Knowledge of departmental personnel policies regarding transfers, leaves, overtime, work assignments, rules of conduct, dress codes, and personal care.
Knowledge of departmental disciplinary procedures to include verbal and written counseling requirements and procedures.
Knowledge of departmental procedures, applicable laws governing personnel and their rights (both civilian and sworn! ).
Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures in handling and investigating complaints against sworn officers and personnel to include anonymous complaints, citizen complaints, and complaints filed internally by department personnel.
Knowledge of departmental purchasing procedures and related forms and records to include service purchase contracts and bidding procedures.
Knowledge of departmental maintenance procedures and related forms and records to include current maintenance agreements.
Knowledge of departmental policy concerning weapons to include duty weapons, second weapons, off-duty weapons, firing range qualifications.
Knowledge of departmental policy on providing information to the media.
Knowledge of the department’s chain of command and of policies and procedures governing communications within the chain of command.
Knowledge of department Report Writing Manual to include how to select appro! priate forms, and how to complete forms.
Knowledge of procedur! es for handling disability claims and work related injury.
Knowledge of MPD procedures regarding budgeting, fiscal accountability and operational accountability.
Knowledge of police liability issues, including potential civil rights violations and issues of vicarious liability.
Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Knowledge of dealing with mentally ill subjects to include restraint techniques and searching for weapons.
Knowledge of accessing departmental computer based information systems to include NCIC and personal computer files.
Knowledge of Trial Board procedures and functions.
Ability to place a higher priority on departmental needs rather than divisional needs.
Ability to recognize/identify issues, concerns, and problems that may face the department in the future.
Ability to interrogate criminal suspects to include phrasing questions, manipulating the interview envir! onment, and basing questions on the situation.
Ability to determine if a citizen complaint violates MPD policy and procedure.
Ability to reserve judgement concerning a citizen complaint until all facts are collected.
Ability to decide a method of investigating a complaint that is consistent with MPD policy and that fits the situation.
Ability to interpret maps and street guides.
Ability to listen to all points of view to collect relevant information when conducting an investigation.
Ability to listen and respond in a way that does not further aggravate a situation.
Ability to obtain facts and information by using interviewing skills and techniques.
Ability to detect physical and verbal responses that suggest deception.
Ability to negotiate a resolution to a conflict that resolves a dispute.
Ability to recognize criminal and deviant behavior patterns.
Ability to handle adolesce! nt behavior and the problems of the juvenile.
Ability to inter! act with persons of different ethnic, cultural, and/or racial backgrounds.
Ability to interact effectively in enforcement situations by maintaining an appropriate public service oriented, professional demeanor.
Ability to interact effectively in non-enforcement situations to include the ability to promote voluntary compliance and goodwill of public service officials.
Ability to maintain a command presence at incident and emergency scenes and control the behavior of the general public, victims, subordinates, and other emergency personnel without causing conflict or arousing antagonism.
Ability to exhibit interpersonal sensitivity to include the ability to transmit negative and tragic information in a sensitive and understanding manner.
Ability to demonstrate appropriate patience and tact when dealing with confused, distraught, and/or retarded citizens, angry or upset subordinates, slow learning students, etc.
Ability to e! xhibit the appropriate level of firmness in dealing with others to include suspects to be arrested, emotionally distraught individuals who need to be separated and calmed down in domestic violence or in similar situations, angry subordinates, etc.
Ability to interact with subordinates in a manner that creates an atmosphere that allows the subordinates to solve their own problems.
Ability to listen to others’ personal problems attentively by using appropriate eye contact and body language.
Ability to instill a sense of confidentiality in subordinates when they are communicating personal problems.
Ability to listen emphatically to a person about his or her problem.
Ability to control one’s own emotion and remain objective in communication situations.
Ability to control work procedures and work follow-up procedures designed to insure that orders and work assignments are carried out properly by subordinates to include us! e of tickler files, computer printouts, and on-site inspections.
Ability to implement informal training techniques to include on-the-spot corrections, personal conferences, and demonstrations.
Ability to counsel employees to include providing feedback on subordinate job performance, listening to subordinates’ complaints and recommendations, and encouraging subordinates to talk and reveal their true feelings.
Ability to give positive reinforcement to motivate personnel.
Ability to formally evaluate subordinate performance.
Ability to direct subordinates to develop plans and strategies to accomplish specific objectives.
Ability to persuade others to try a new procedure for accomplishing their job.
Ability to recommend disciplinary action for a subordinate that is consistent with the severity of a violation of MPD poli! cy and procedure and various State and Federal statutes.
Ability to determine corrective actions or training experiences that fit the individual’s need.
Ability to organize hands-on training experiences that are unique to the subject matter to be taught.
Ability to recognize the clues (e.g., change in work habits, change in appearance, drop in performance) that may indicate that a subordinate is having personal problems.
Ability to decide on appropriate performance objectives for one’s subordinates.
Ability to confront others when they have performance deficiencies or violate a policy, rule or procedure.
Ability to understand and use incentives to motivate effective performance.
Ability to identify performance deficiencies and strengths of subordinates.
Ability to redirect subordinates (e.g., through feedback or discipline) who fail to follow procedures or who deviate from expected performance.
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Ability to identify training needs of subordinates.
Abili! ty to provide leadership under various circumstances and situations (e.g., day-to-day office activities, emergency situations).
Ability to develop new procedures and plans to accomplish work.
Ability to manage time including managing one’s own time as well as the time of subordinates.
Ability to delegate authority and maintain accountability as needed to ensure departmental operations run effectively and efficiently.
Ability to determine additional actions and steps that subordinates should take or consider in an investigation, incident, or event.
Ability to plan an enforcement strategy for major events such as holiday traffic control, security for a dignitary, a natural disaster, and other gathering of people.
Ability to layout an investigative strategy for a specific investigation.
Ability to develop a plan of action that will prevent a potentially negative event or incident.
Ability to develop cont! ingency plans (that is “what if†alternatives) for serious incidents and natural disasters.
Ability to organize people, equipment, and supplies for scheduled and unscheduled incidents and events.
Ability to coordinate representatives from several agencies at an incident scene or in an investigation.
Ability to put together a temporary team of MPD personnel whose combined knowledge, skills, and abilities and experiences would facilitate a desired effect.
Ability to judge when to refer a decision to a superior and when supervisory approval is necessary before decisions are implemented.
Ability to recognize relationships between facts and situations to include relating work assignments to subordinates’ abilities, relating your unit’s mission to workload assignments, relating subordinates’ behavior to appropriate positive and negative disciplinary actions, recognizing normal from abnormal and recognizing what is missing.
Ability to recognize the implications of actions or statements t! o include anticipating the responses of suspects being interviewed or interrogated, and recognizing possible sensitive material.
Ability to prioritize activities to include unit activities, individual subordinates’ activities, and one’s own work assignment as needed to deal with several situations or problems at the same time.
Ability to be creative in the development of new or modification of existing plans, procedures, operational strategies and tactics, etc.
Ability to determine whether sufficient facts are presented to support a recommended action (e.g., level of disciplinary action).
Ability to interpret the implications of court decisions for one’s own action and/or the actions of subordinates.
Ability to analyze facts in crisis situations or complex investigations.
Ability to analyze the advantages and disadvantages of equipment and supplies required to carry out the responsibilities in one’s area of respo! nsibility.
Ability to suggest alternative ways of accomplishing something or additional activities to improve someone else’s performance.
Ability to pick out patterns or trends in numerical or statistical data.
Ability to identify and anticipate the likely consequences of implementing various courses of action in a particular situation.
Ability to determine which complaints can be handled by listening and which complaints require follow-up investigation.
Ability to anticipate the actions that are necessary to prevent a crisis in stressful public safety situations.
Ability to pay attention to details in forming a conclusion prior to taking action.
Ability to evaluate information during face-to-face interactions with people.
Ability to pick out key information that should be remembered and/or communicated to others from items such as orders, memoranda, teletypes, and technical material.
Ability to r! apidly comprehend the legal rules and statutes that apply in a special ! situation (e.g., demonstrations, strikes, natural disasters).
Ability to anticipate possible complaints to policy and practice from subordinates.
Ability to detect errors, facts, and information that do not appear consistent in written information and activity reports.
Ability to read and understand written materials such as court decisions, equipment specifications, and law enforcement literature.
Ability to anticipate long term consequences of current decisions.
Ability to put aside personal feelings and be objective when dealing with the citizen-public in enforcement situations, when appraising subordinates’ performance, etc.
Ability to make decisions in a timely manner to include setting work priorities when multiple incidents occur at the same time, changing subordinates’ work assignments, initiating disciplinary action, referring information up the chain of command to superiors, etc.
Ability to reconsi! der decisions already made and change assignments and priorities when necessary.
Ability to be self-critical, and to recognize one’s area of personal strength and areas of weakness.
Ability to be critical of subordinates’ actions and also to be critical of the actions of peers and superiors when necessary.
Ability to defend subordinates as well as peers and superiors within the organization when they are objects of unjust accusations.
Ability to provide feedback and communicate job responsibilities and performance standards to subordinates to include the ability to adjust methods of giving feedback to fit the needs of subordinates.
Ability to provide information clearly and concisely to include staying on the subject, paraphrasing information, using analogies in order to relate subject to the listener in a way that they understand.
Ability to speak effectively in front of a group to include giving a speech to a citiz! en group, making a presentation to a group of peers and/or superiors, a! nd conducting a role call.
Ability to address citizen groups and to answer their questions and respond to their concerns without prior knowledge of what will be asked.
Ability to understand what is being communicated when listening to citizens’ explanations of their actions, attorneys’ questions, and subordinates’ explanations of job performance, etc.
Ability to follow orally communicated instructions and orders.
Ability to state and explain policies, procedures and problems in such a way as to enlist support, compliance and acceptance by subordinates, the public and the media.
Ability to assess cues to determine whether information has been communicated clearly and understood by recipients.
Ability to adjust communication to individuals from a wide variety of socio-economic backgrounds and to their level of understanding.
Ability to speak to an audience without prior preparation.
Ability to commu! nicate technical concepts and information in non-technical/lay terms.
Ability to be attentive to the form of questioning in court.
Ability to write using appropriate grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, and spelling.
Ability to express one’s self accurately in writing to include explaining departmental policy, reconstruction events, documenting oral statements for later reference, etc.
Ability to write legibly.
Ability to organize facts and present them in the most appropriate and logical order, consistent with the purpose of the written document.
Ability to present statistical or numerical information in understandable tabular form or graphic form.
Ability to identify and synopsize key information from written bulletins, manuals, and court decisions to be communicated to subordinates.
Ability to acquire (learn) new knowledge from reading technical manuals, training bulletins, court cases, and te! xtbooks.
Ability to follow written instructions and orders.
Ability to do basic arithmetical computations to include adding, subtracting, dividing, and multiplying.
Ability to reduce data to percentage terms and manipulate said data in terms of percentage increases and decreases.
Ability to read and understand statistical information presented in the form of tables, charts and graphs.
Ability to take into account a person’s personal situation and MPD rules, procedures, and policies when making a decision that affects him or her.
Ability to adapt to changes in policies and procedures that govern MPD activities.
Ability to adjust one’s management style (e.g., given orders versus suggest alternatives, closeness of supervision) to a situation.
Ability to apply rules, procedures, and policies in a flexible manner.
Ability to adjust the use of human and equipment resources according to shifts in the priority of incidents.
Ability to attend to several situat! ions and/or problems and/or responsibilities at the same time.
Ability to apply new, workable solutions to on-going problems.
Ability to re-think a course of action or decisions when presented with new information.
Ability and willingness to set a good example of expected behavior for subordinates.
Ability to maintain one’s own equipment and one’s own personal appearance at a continuing high and appropriate level.
Ability to stick with a task and continue to work effectively on its completion when progress is slow and discouraging.
Ability to take proper action in a crisis, when under stress, or in personally unpleasant situations.
Ability to maintain integrity and to resist the potential for corruption.
Ability to remember facts and details such as those related to an ongoing investigation or incident on a short term basis without having to refer to written documentation.
Ability to demons! trate personal courage while carrying out dangerous job duties. Minimum! Qualifications As of July 11, 2013, all Police Captains in the Montgomery Police Department, who have completed two years of service within the Department as a Captain, dating from the day of their promotion to Captain are eligible to compete in the process. Special Requirements
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