HIGHWAY PATROL MAJOR1016L1 Pay Grade: 37
Summary This is administrative and managerial highway safety and law enforcement work in Highway Patrol either as manager of a region or as multi-troop administrative support staff to the assistant superintendent and the superintendent at General Headquarters. Work involves managing a regional area, coordinating programs and organizational policies between headquarters and the field, or administratively assisting and advising section supervisors at central headquarters in regard to personnel matters, logistics, and fiscal/budget compliance. An incumbent in this class assists in developing agency policies and procedures. Standard Classification FactorsSupervision Received - LEVEL E: "Under administrative direction…" At this level, employees are free to plan, develop and organize all phases of the work necessary for its completion within program guidance. Generally, they can develop and utilize any procedures and methods which do not conflict with major policies. Supervision is generally exercised over them through staff conference-type discussions and a review of progress reports. Difficulty - LEVEL C: Considerable… Duties which require a high degree of concentration because of the many factors which must be considered and weighed before a decision can be reached. Usually positions that require planning, developing, and coordinating programs and directing fairly large groups of people fall into this category. Complexity - LEVEL D: Work is of a diversified nature that usually involves multiple unrelated steps. Analytical thought is necessary for dealing with complex data and situations. Work often involves a variety of unrelated processes and may require planning or carrying out a sequence of actions or both. Several alternatives usually exist at this level for approaching problems or situations. Workers at this level exercise a considerable amount of independent judgment. Work is controlled by occasional review and by reporting to or consultation with supervisors or superiors. When guidelines exist at this level, they are usually broadly defined or technical requiring careful analysis and interpretation. Consequence of Actions or Decisions - LEVEL E: Consequences of actions or decisions at this level are highly significant. Work is rarely if ever reviewed. Errors may result in serious disruption in the operation of a major agency. Contacts - LEVEL D: The purpose of the contact is to justify, defend, negotiate, persuade or interrogate to settle matters, maintain good will, gain cooperation or reach compromises when the information is controversial or the individuals or groups have strong differences of opinions or diverse viewpoints. Extensive use of communication techniques and well developed communication skills are required for dealing with others. Physical Demands - LEVEL B: The work requires light physical exertion. The employee may be required to perform handling activities with lightweight or easily moved items (e.g. books, file folders, boxes of office supplies, small machine parts, etc.); perform moving activities for brief periods; operate light equipment; perform repetitive motions for brief periods; confined to a work area. Environmental Conditions - LEVEL B: The work environment involves moderate hazards, risks or discomforts. Exposure to minor deviations from pleasant environmental conditions is normal. Minor to serious injuries are possible. Supervision/Leadership - LEVEL F: Involves scheduling, supervising and evaluating work as a supervisor to managers of first line supervisors. May administer major departmental or multi-functional programs through subordinate manager. Distinguishing Features Differs from the Highway Patrol Captain class which provides for troop level management or management of an administrative program at headquarters. Differs from the Highway Patrol Lieutenant Colonel class which involves directing daily activities as assistant superintendent of the Highway Patrol. EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED Administers logistics, personnel and programs by advising supervisors, managing the requisition, inventory control and maintenance of vehicles, equipment and supplies within a region or as multi-troop administrative support staff to the superintendent and assistant superintendent. Advises budget and records managers by providing administrative support in fiscal matters and in the custody of records and files. Acts as regional major coordinating activities and organizational programs between headquarters and the field by identifying and presenting field needs and problems, representing divisional staff, and coordinating activities with the Assistant Superintendent. Promotes good working relations, conferring daily with other law enforcement and state agencies in order to maintain those relations between headquarters, field personnel and the general public. Actively participates in law enforcement work to ensure public safety and to maintain their law enforcement skills. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS Knowledge *Knowledge of Kansas traffic, vehicle and Civil Service laws, rules and regulations. *Knowledge of laws and ordinances of law enforcement, such as those pertaining to arrests, search and seizure, evidence and policies and procedures. *Knowledge of methods and procedures of law enforcement. *Knowledge of the rights of the criminally accused. *Knowledge of the principles and practices of public and personnel administration as applied to the Highway Patrol. *Knowledge of Kansas Highway Patrol policy. Abilities *Ability to qualify with duty weapon on a regular basis. *Ability to observe situations analytically, impartially, and objectively, and to record pertinent information accurately and completely. *Ability to express one's self clearly and concisely, orally and in writing. *Ability to enforce laws, ordinances and regulations with skill, firmness, tact and impartiality. *Ability to use and care for police equipment, including firearms and motor vehicles. *Ability to maintain an acceptable level of physical condition. *Ability to interact with a variety of individuals to establish and maintain effective working relationships. *Ability to accurately recall and to verbally present information concisely. *Ability to read and comprehend written material for application to daily work. *Ability to operate a motor vehicle. *Ability to work long hours under difficult and arduous conditions. *Ability to supervise, assign and evaluate subordinate officers and civilian personnel. *Ability to develop alternative courses of action and to make logical and appropriate decisions in both emergency and non-emergency situations. *Ability to gather and analyze information to identify problems and their causes. *Ability to establish effective working relationships with other state employees, public officials and media representatives. Ability to plan, coordinate and administer the activities of assigned Divisions or service units. *Ability to maintain composure under stressful conditions. * Ability to operate a motor vehicle. Skills *Skill in effecting a forcible arrest. *Skill in the use of firearms and other law enforcement equipment. *Necessary at Entry MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Kansas
Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer and two years experience as a
Highway Patrol Captain.
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