Police Captain - Georgetown University Police Department - Georgetown University

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Police Captain - Georgetown University Police Department - Georgetown University

The Georgetown University Police Department provides a full range of law enforcement services in support of the academic and public service missions of Georgetown University, serving a diverse community of more than 13,000 students and 6,000 faculty & staff.

In addition to the traditional role of a police department, GUPD carries out a variety of proactive educational, outreach and crime prevention programs. We deliver professional and high-quality services with sensitivity to the unique concerns of the University community.

GUPD employs approximately 65 sworn police officers, 7 full time civilian employees and 50 part-time students.

Job Overview

The Police Captain, second in rank to the Deputy Police Chief of Police, provides leadership within the GUPD and is responsible for managing, preparing, administering and directing all assigned personnel, resources and funds, all for the purpose of meeting department goals and objectives. In a strong senior position, they have multiple direct reports requiring tight coordination and provide accountability.

Second in rank to the Deputy Chief of Police, the Police Captain assumes full responsibility for command of the department in the absence of the Deputy Chief. They may be called upon 24 hours a day to provide management for critical incidents including civil unrest, natural and man-made disasters, high-profile crimes and police actions or other significant department operations.

Serving as the overall Commander of the Police Services Bureau and Criminal Investigations Unit, the Police Captain assists the Deputy Chief of Police in the development and administration of department policy and procedure, management of department budget and staffing, carrying out hiring, termination and other human resources and disciplinary actions.

They serve as a public representative of the department and the University, providing necessary command and control in the absence of other ranking supervisors or managers, ensuring department compliance with law, regulation and policy; and conducting other administrative duties or projects as assigned. They work closely with the Support Services Bureau Commander in coordinating and scheduling training. As well, they work closely with the Community Engagement Bureau Commander in development and approval of Event Action Plans (EAP) and scheduling for special events and VIP visits.

They are expected to occasionally attend off-site training and to provide mutual aid to other agencies or locations, based on the needs of the department.

Work Interactions and Work Mode Designation

The Police Captain serves under the general direction of, and reports directly to, the Deputy Chief of Police.

This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree – preference for a Master’s degree
• Experience at the rank of Lieutenant or higher for at least three (3) years, with ten (10) years or more total experience  - including at least six (6) years of managerial experience, along with performing all aspects of the role of police officer, Sergeant, and Lieutenant
• Experience in - and responsibility for - critical incident response and notification procedures desired. 

Note: An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered in lieu of the above-listed requirements.

Technical Qualifications or Specialized Certification:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with no vio