Senior Captain Administrative Officer

About the Employer

Sy 26-27 Captain, Administrative

Job Summary

Primary function: Under the direction of the Campus Police, Chief of Police, the Captain performs a variety of complex, technical, and administrative duties in support of the police department.

Key Responsibilities

The Administrative Captain serves as an executive advisor to the Chief of Police and is responsible for organizational alignment with the SCCPSS policy and strategic plan, accountability, and continuity of operations, while maintaining readiness for routine operations, critical incidents, and emergency response within the school district’s law enforcement agency.

Representations and Acting Authority

The Administrative Captain is authorized, as delegated or required, to represent the Chief of Police and act on the Chief’s behalf in administrative, operational, and executive matters.

Reports To

Chief of Campus Police

Salary Schedule

303

Workdays

250

Education and Experience

Required

Bachelor's degree in related field Three (3) years of supervisory experience in law enforcement environment or related field; strong organizational and supervisory skills.

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or Criminal Justice Administration

Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements

Required

Possession of the Supervisory/Management Post Certificate or commensurate training and experience

Preferred

Any additional certifications related to internal affairs investigations or accreditation processes would be advantageous

Post Offer Requirements

Background investigation with polygraph
Criminal history record and sex offender registry checks
Drug test
Maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Required

Proficiency in purchasing, budgeting, and procurement best practices. Assignments must have included public and community relations. Knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to crime, safety, and security. The ability to interpret and explain laws, rules, policies, and procedures, and to apply them appropriately. Strong interpersonal/communication skills. Knowledge of training/teaching techniques for law enforcement personnel. Knowledge of public relations and crime prevention programs. Excellent oral and written communications skills, as well as public relations skills. Knowledge and skill in the use of MS Office Suite

Preferred

Assignments must have included public and community relations. Knowledge of training/teaching techniques for law enforcement personnel. Knowledge of public relations and crime prevention programs. Excellent oral and written communications skills, as well as public relations skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out but may be considered incidental in the performance of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties herein described.

Central Office Security, Front Desk, Emergency Communications, ID Card System, and Personnel

Manage central office security, front desk, emergency communications, ID card system, and its personnel.

Department Budgeting and Procurement

Manage and oversee the department’s budget to ensure resources are allocated effectively across all operational, personnel, training, equipment, technology, and school safety functions. Assist with the purchasing of all department equipment and the selection of vendors through the procurement and bid processes. Manage the department’s evidence collection, processing, and evidence custodian personnel.

Fleet Management Program

Manage the department’s fleet management program, maintaining accurate documentation along with ensuring all department vehicles are in good working order. Facilitate any and all repairs as required, assist in the decision-making process for the selection and purchasing of new vehicles annually.

Departmental Operations and Compliance

Assist in directing departmental operations and ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and directives.

Executive Briefings and Strategic Initiatives

Prepare executive briefings and lead strategic initiatives, including policy development and key performance indicators (KPIs), while developing reports and decision documents involving sensitive operational, personnel, and school safety matters.

Continuity of Command and Decision-Making

Maintain continuity of command and executive decision-making during crises and high-demand operations.

Staffing and Personnel Oversight

Provide administrative oversight of command staff and ensure alignment with departmental goals and professional standards. Oversee staffing, deployment, training, and readiness of personnel.

Public Safety Partnerships and Community Engagement

Serve as the department’s administrative representative with district leadership, the school board, and public safety partners. Provide command-level leadership during critical incidents, emergency activations, and major school safety events. Coordinate district-wide emergency planning, including active threats, natural disasters, mass-casualty incidents, reunification, and continuity of operations.

Legal Compliance and Accreditation

Ensure legal compliance, accreditation standards, policy integrity, internal controls, and documentation accuracy.

Liaison with Public Safety Agencies

Serve as a liaison with local, state, and federal public safety agencies and coordinate multi-agency operations and agreements.

Community Engagement and Public Trust

Support community engagement, public trust, and school safety initiatives.

Terms of Employment

Savannah-Chatham County Public School System has the right to revise this job description at any time and it does not in any way represent a contract of employment. Incumbents will be considered “at-will” and appropriate pay will be determined based on the assigned pay grade and allowable experience.

Work Environment

Employees in this classification are normally exposed to a typical office environment. The employee has some control over the length of time sitting, standing, or ambulating. There are occasions that require the lifting or pulling of equipment or supplies, as well as bending, stooping, or stretching. There is frequent use of computers, telephones, and other standard office equipment, which includes reading, listening, writing, or speaking.

Employees in this classification may also work in specialized locations and conditions, including:
* Duties are performed primarily in an office setting; requires travel to various locations of Chatham County and other locations throughout the United States as required.
* Requires driving a district-owned vehicle.
* Operates equipment to include mobile and portable radios, telephone, copier, computer keyboard, and calculator.
* Performs work safely in accordance with department safety procedures and the county safety program.
* Operates equipment safely and reports any unsafe work conditions or practice to supervisor.

Physical Demands

Exceptional physical or sensory demands:
* Heavy lifting of up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
* Sitting or standing for extended periods with limited control over rest periods.
* Incumbents may be required to restrain students or adults in potentially violent situations. There may be circumstances that require climbing, stooping, lifting, running, crawling, and other demanding physical activity.
* Eyesight may be corrected but must be very good even in low light.
* Long periods of seated travel by car between locations will be required.
* There may be prolonged periods of standing and walking.

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