Police Captain

Candidates for the Police Captain position must be certifiable by the State of Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board and have a two year degree or 60 college credits from an accredited college or university (four year degree preferred) in Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Communications, or Public Administration or related field, plus ten (10) years’ experience as a police officer in a department comparable to the City of Watertown with at least three (3) years of supervisory experience, and/or an equivalent combination of education, experience and training, demonstrating:

• Knowledge of the techniques and objectives of modern police procedures and powers
• Knowledge of ordinances, statutes, laws and their interpretation.
• The ability to effectively plan and supervise officers and police department administration.
• The ability to provide effective leadership and to plan, assign, and direct the work of various operating units.
• The ability to prepare studies and reports used to maintain equipment and facilities of a municipal police department.
• The ability to prepare requested reports and records necessary for the effective and efficient operation of a municipal police department.
• The ability to express ideas clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• The ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion in developing, applying and interpreting department policies and procedures.
• The ability to work effectively with other city departments and with private groups.
• The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, administrators, and the public.