The Position
The West Chester Township Police Department is seeking to fill a Police Captain position. The Captain is a bureau commander responsible for Lieutenants assigned to the Captain’s bureau and the units under the Lieutenants’ command.
The Captain’s responsibilities include managing daily operations for their respective bureaus and overseeing the supervision of sergeants, police officers, police technicians, and other employees assigned to their bureau. When one Bureau Commander is absent, the other Captain assumes responsibility for both bureaus until relieved.
Police Captains are trusted advisors to the office of the Chief of Police. They also play a key role in organizational decision-making, including long-term departmental planning, employee training and development, and community engagement.
Requirements The minimum qualifications for the position are: High school diploma or equivalent Must be a current Lieutenant with West Chester Township Police Department Specialized training such as the Police Executive Leadership College (PELC), or other industry recognized professional development courses Preferred qualifications include: Bachelor’s degree in a law enforcement related field from a nationally recognized, accredited university Advanced Leadership training such as the FBI National Academy, Northwestern University Staff and Command, Southern Police Institute’s Command or Administrative Officers course, Certified Law Enforcement Executive (CLEE), or other industry recognized professional development courses Advanced education, management certifications, or extensive experience in the field may be substituted for education and/or experience. The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate for West Chester Township Police Captain is a strategic thinker with the ability to manage day-to-day operations while also planning for future needs and challenges of the department.
A Police Captain must be able to interact with all levels of the organization and the West Chester community. A Captain must have a friendly, team-oriented attitude focused on employee development and the organizational Vision, Mission, and Guiding Principles.
Successful candidates will have demonstrated skills in leadership, communication, management, and community relations and a proven track record of high personal and professional ethics and integrity.
Compensation The expected hiring range is $116,000 to $129,000, depending on qualifications.
How to Apply Applicants must include a cover letter and resume. Additionally, applicants must submit four short essays addressing each of the topics below. Each response must be no longer than 350 words. Describe a project that you participated in that had a global impact on the township or involved collaboration with other township departments. Describe how you have mentored a co-worker or subordinate and the impact you had on the trajectory of their career. How have you contributed to the advancement of the police department in the last 3 years? What steps have you taken to prepare yourself for a Captain position? Resumes, cover letters, and requested materials must be submitted to JazzHR by
4:30 pm on Thursday, January 30, 2025.
A link to the JazzHR hiring page will be provided.
The Process
January 15:
position posted January 30:
deadline for submission of application materials Week of February 3:
Presentations and in-person interviews
Presentation requirements (maximum of 10 minutes)
Each candidate must prepare a presentation that demonstrates the candidate has an in-depth understanding of the West Chester Police Department structure and operations by addressing each of the following topics:
How would your current skills, as applied to the role of Captain, benefit the Police Department? In the role of Captain, how would you contribute to the advancement of the Police Department over the next 3 years? What challenges do you need to overcome in order to be successful as a Captain? Why are you a strong candidate for the Captain position?
Questions Please direct questions to West Chester Township Human Resources at
hr@westchesteroh.org
or 513-759-7213. West Chester Township is an equal opportunity employer.
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The Captain’s responsibilities include managing daily operations for their respective bureaus and overseeing the supervision of sergeants, police officers, police technicians, and other employees assigned to their bureau. When one Bureau Commander is absent, the other Captain assumes responsibility for both bureaus until relieved.
Police Captains are trusted advisors to the office of the Chief of Police. They also play a key role in organizational decision-making, including long-term departmental planning, employee training and development, and community engagement.
Requirements The minimum qualifications for the position are: High school diploma or equivalent Must be a current Lieutenant with West Chester Township Police Department Specialized training such as the Police Executive Leadership College (PELC), or other industry recognized professional development courses Preferred qualifications include: Bachelor’s degree in a law enforcement related field from a nationally recognized, accredited university Advanced Leadership training such as the FBI National Academy, Northwestern University Staff and Command, Southern Police Institute’s Command or Administrative Officers course, Certified Law Enforcement Executive (CLEE), or other industry recognized professional development courses Advanced education, management certifications, or extensive experience in the field may be substituted for education and/or experience. The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate for West Chester Township Police Captain is a strategic thinker with the ability to manage day-to-day operations while also planning for future needs and challenges of the department.
A Police Captain must be able to interact with all levels of the organization and the West Chester community. A Captain must have a friendly, team-oriented attitude focused on employee development and the organizational Vision, Mission, and Guiding Principles.
Successful candidates will have demonstrated skills in leadership, communication, management, and community relations and a proven track record of high personal and professional ethics and integrity.
Compensation The expected hiring range is $116,000 to $129,000, depending on qualifications.
How to Apply Applicants must include a cover letter and resume. Additionally, applicants must submit four short essays addressing each of the topics below. Each response must be no longer than 350 words. Describe a project that you participated in that had a global impact on the township or involved collaboration with other township departments. Describe how you have mentored a co-worker or subordinate and the impact you had on the trajectory of their career. How have you contributed to the advancement of the police department in the last 3 years? What steps have you taken to prepare yourself for a Captain position? Resumes, cover letters, and requested materials must be submitted to JazzHR by
4:30 pm on Thursday, January 30, 2025.
A link to the JazzHR hiring page will be provided.
The Process
January 15:
position posted January 30:
deadline for submission of application materials Week of February 3:
Presentations and in-person interviews
Presentation requirements (maximum of 10 minutes)
Each candidate must prepare a presentation that demonstrates the candidate has an in-depth understanding of the West Chester Police Department structure and operations by addressing each of the following topics:
How would your current skills, as applied to the role of Captain, benefit the Police Department? In the role of Captain, how would you contribute to the advancement of the Police Department over the next 3 years? What challenges do you need to overcome in order to be successful as a Captain? Why are you a strong candidate for the Captain position?
Questions Please direct questions to West Chester Township Human Resources at
hr@westchesteroh.org
or 513-759-7213. West Chester Township is an equal opportunity employer.
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