Police Captain

FLSA Status: ExemptFull Position Salary Grade Range: $92,115 - $142,779If selected for the position, the hiring pay range is $92,115 - $117,447 (based on qualifications and experience) The application period for the Matthews Police Department – Police Captain Recruitment process will be open from Monday, June 1, 2026, to Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Selected candidates chosen to move forward in the hiring process will participate in an assessment center in August. Further details of the assessment center and a schedule of events will be emailed to those selected candidates once confirmed. MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR POLICE CAPTAIN EMPLOYMENT WITH THE TOWN OF MATTHEWSWith our ultimate goal of keeping our city safe, the Matthews Police Department is dedicated to attracting, recruiting, training, and developing employees who meet and maintain our strong hiring standards. As such, applicants who have a history of unethical or immoral behavior will not be hired. Applicants for the position of Police Captain must meet the minimum standards set forth by the Department of Justice - Minimum Standards for Criminal Justice Employment. Background will be looked at very closely and all candidates offered employment will be subjected to an intensive background evaluation. SWORN PERSONNEL AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFIERSCommitted or been convicted of: a felony; ora crime for which the punishment could have been imprisonment for more than two years; ora crime or unlawful act defined as a Class B misdemeanor within five years prior to the date of application for employment; orfour or more crimes or unlawful acts defined as Class B misdemeanors regardless of the date of conviction; orfour or more crimes or unlawful acts defined as Class A misdemeanors; except the applicant may be employed if the last conviction occurred more than two years prior to the date of application for employment; orany domestic violence offense (including, but not limited to, Assault, Battery, Telephone Misuse, False Imprisonment, Stalking, etc.); Ineligibility under Federal or North Carolina State law to possess or carry a firearm; Any use of Heroin, Methamphetamine, Morphine, Opium, LSD, PCP, or other dangerous drugs; Any use of "club drugs" such as GHB, MDMA (ecstasy), or any other illegal hallucinogen drug not listed here within seven (7) years; Any use of cocaine or any derivative of it within seven (7) years; Any use of marijuana, including legal marijuana derivatives, bi-products, or concentrates, within 12 months of application. Please note that while some states have decriminalized marijuana, it is still federally illegal and police officers are expected to adhere to all laws and regulations, on and off duty; Been convicted or otherwise found guilty of selling, manufacturing, or distributing a controlled dangerous substance, narcotic drug, or marijuana; Ever illegally sold, produced, cultivated, distributed, or transported a controlled dangerous substance, narcotic drug, or marijuana; Being involuntarily terminated from a previous law enforcement position whether sworn or civilian; For any conviction equivalent to North Carolina Motor Vehicle Law, (Impaired Driving) within 5 years of application; Discharge from military service with less than "General under Honorable Conditions."

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the class.)This position may be subject to rotational supervisory assignments across multiple divisions within the police department. These rotations are designed to support organizational needs while promoting professional growth, skill enhancement, and leadership development. The job description will outline a range of duties and responsibilities reflective of functions across multiple divisions. This position will not be responsible for each division's functions concurrently; however, duties will align with the specific division to which the individual is assigned at any given time. Supervise all activities associated with the patrol, investigative services, support services, and/or administrative services; determine priorities and needed resources; make assignments; provide operational advice; resolve and troubleshoot administrative and professional procedures; organize work and staff in concert with departmental goals and objectives; ensure compliance with all departmental standards, rules, and practices. Supervise all activities associated with daily operational processes of the department, to include budget management, review of reports and case progress, provide advice and resources to further case completion, coordinate activities with other law enforcement agencies; coordinate case preparation with the District Attorney's office and the U.S. Attorney's Office. Ability to supervise patrol, community policing, crime prevention, recruitment, training, professional standards, and criminal investigations divisions, School Resource programs, K-9 teams, accreditation, and staff for the department; ensure quality of work, community acceptance, and adherence to department standards. Handle citizen concerns and issues; respond to complaints on Departmental services and activities; conduct internal investigations. Supervise staff engaged in a wide variety of law enforcement activities through subordinate supervisors; provide technical guidance, performance coaching and evaluation; participate in and/or coordinate hiring process including testing, interviews, and background investigations; recommend employee promotions and salary adjustments; take and/or recommend disciplinary actions; perform internal investigations; and ensure proper training and certification of all assigned staff. Assist the Police Chief in recruiting, selecting, and training personnel; advise, direct, and consult with subordinate officers on matters of training, work assignments, scheduling, and discipline; coordinate rookie and field training, in-service training, and recertification programs. Research and recommend departmental policies. Analyze crime trends and allocate staff and resources accordingly; coordinate off-duty work. Coordinate the maintenance of the vehicle fleet. Represent the department at various functions and in the community. May direct Departmental activities in the absence of the Chief. Oversee the proper maintenance, distribution, and destruction of evidence. Perform all duties and essential functions of subordinate officers. May perform the duties of a Police Officer. Perform related duties, as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES(The knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)Thorough knowledge of law enforcement management, substantial judgment, and independent initiative. Thorough knowledge of the laws and regulations relating to law enforcement administration. Thorough knowledge of departmental rules and regulations, Town laws, and ordinances. Thorough knowledge of the geography of the Town and the location of important buildings. Thorough knowledge of modern law enforcement techniques, principles, and procedures. Thorough knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances pertaining to law enforcement operations and investigative procedures. Thorough knowledge of investigative procedures, principles, strategies, and methods. Thorough knowledge of supervisory functions and skills, including leadership, motivation, communication, performance coaching and evaluation, and conflict resolution. Thorough knowledge of the community policing concept and de-escalation tactics. Work involves frequent public contact, which requires tact, firmness, and decisiveness. Ability to deal with the public firmly and tactfully. Ability to analyze complex police problems and to adopt quick and effective reasonable courses of action. Ability to operate personal computers, including some knowledge of applicable software packages. Skill in the