Police Captain

Hampton University

$197K — $216K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.
  • At least three years of service as a Police Lieutenant or higher.
  • Proven leadership skills in a law enforcement setting.
  • Experience in personnel administration and employee evaluation.
  • Familiarity with community relations service programs.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and manage law enforcement activities within a designated bureau.
  • Review operational plans and reports, addressing issues with personnel.
  • Conduct administrative tasks including report preparation and correspondence.
  • Monitor and manage the budget and equipment needs for the assigned area.
  • Attend and contribute to command staff and policy review meetings to ensure effective operations.
  • Oversee personnel administration, including training and performance evaluations.
  • Develop and implement community outreach programs, representing the department at events.

Benefits

  • Health care coverage for employees and part-time employees regularly working 20 hours or more.
  • Dental and vision insurance options available.
  • Retirement savings plans.
  • Life insurance and short-term/long-term disability coverage.
  • Legal insurance and accident insurance benefits.
  • Tuition remission for employees pursuing further education.
  • Generous holiday, vacation, and sick leave policies.
Full Job Description
Salary: $76,000.00 - $83,000.00 Biweekly
Location : 200 William R. Harvey Way, Hampton, VA 23668
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: University Police
Opening Date: 02/20/2026

Description
Under limited supervision, this position is responsible for overall management and administration of a major functional area or bureau within the Police Department. Reports to the Deputy Chief of Police or the Chief of Police depending on assignment.
  • Responsible for the effective supervision and overall management and coordination of law enforcement activities in a major bureau or functional area.
  • Manages the operations of the bureau or area by reviewing reports and operational plans and discussing issues with personnel.
  • Performs administrative duties in law enforcement, planning, and operations to include preparing reports and correspondence
  • Monitors budget in assigned area and oversees equipment needs.
  • Attended meetings to include command staff, policy review, etc.
  • Provides updates to the appropriate Assistant Chief of Police regarding investigations, status of projects, and personnel matters.

Examples of Duties

  • Manages personnel administration activities to include identifying training needs and conducting training
  • Prepares and reviews performance evaluations.
  • Handles disciplinary actions.
  • Approve and monitor leave requests.
  • Provides guidance to department officers on evaluating, counseling, motivating, and disciplining employees.
  • Establishes and implements community relations service programs; attends events.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and three (3) consecutive years as a Police Lieutenant or above, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental Information

  • Requires satisfactory results from a medical, psychological evaluation and pre-employment substance abuse testing and is subject to random alcohol and controlled substance testing.
  • A valid Virginia's driver's license prior to employment with an acceptable driving record to include a zero or positive point balance. Employees are required to refrain from the use of tobacco.
  • Must obtain and maintain for continued employment all State requirements for Police Officers as specified in Virginia Code; all federal and state requirements to carry a firearm;
  • The job is considered Essential Personnel and will be required to work a variety of schedules in a 24-hour, 7 day a week, which includes nights, weekends, holidays, and during and following natural disasters and emergency situations.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees and part-time employees who regularly work 20 hours or more per week including health care, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, legal insurance, accident, critical illness, hospitalization, tuition remission, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

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