Highway Patrol Captain

Class Concept

This is administrative work in directing highway patrol activities. Position serves as Troop Commanders with responsibilities for planning, organizing, and reviewing the work of patrol personnel in one of the major troop areas of the state. Positions act with considerable independence, except in those cases which require change in policies and procedures, and maintain good working relationships with the public and other law enforcement agencies. Work is performed independently under the administrative supervision of the Patrol Commander through a review of activity reports, personal observation of law enforcement activity, and acceptance by the public within the troop area.

Recruitment Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of highway patrol methods and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of first aid principles and practices.
• Skill in the use of firearms and the use of riot and crowd control techniques, procedures, and equipment.
• Ability to plan, organize, direct, and review the work of subordinate personnel.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships between patrol employees, other law enforcement agencies, and the general public through contact and cooperation with these groups.
• Ability to interpret and apply pertinent provisions of motor vehicle laws and the criminal code.
• Ability to gather, organize, interpret, and present information orally or in writing.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
• Ability to maintain routine clerical records and to prepare reports from these records.
• Physical strength sufficient to withstand long hours of continuous duty.

Minimum Education and Experience

High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma, preferably supplemented by formal training in modern police methods, administration, and scientific methods of crime detection and prevention, and 12 years' sworn experience in Highway Patrol including 4 years' of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Requirements

Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license.

Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with the provisions of North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training and Standards Commission.