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Police Captain
Description of Duties
This is an important supervisory law enforcement position in the Police Department of a town or village involving responsibility for the command of a geographic patrol section and its twenty four hour a day police activities or for the supervision and administration of a specialized operational or support services section or division. Work is performed in accordance with New York State Law, local ordinances, and the administrative policies and procedures of the Department. General supervision is received from the Chief of Police. Direct supervision is exercised over sworn police personnel and civilian personnel.
Minimum Qualifications
Towns of Brighton and Greece
Candidates must be permanently employed in the competitive class at the agencies listed above and must have served continuously on a permanent basis for twenty-four (24) months holding the position of Police Lieutenant immediately preceding the date of the written test.
Town of Irondequoit
Candidates must be permanently employed in the competitive class at the agency listed above and must have served continuously on a permanent basis for twenty-four (24) months holding the position of Police Lieutenant or thirty-six (36) months holding the position of Police Sergeant immediately preceding the date of the written test.
A combination of time served in multiple titles sufficient to meet the maximum period of required service is also qualifying.
