Sheriff's Lieutenant

• Directs operations and activities of the organizational units within the assigned area of command and supervises the work of all personnel within the organizational units within the assigned area of command; evaluates subordinate personnel performance and manages and prepares personnel actions of assigned staff as required; performs personnel functions such as recruitment, selection, training, and evaluation, and institutes disciplinary actions as necessary.
• Directs and oversees administrative activities of the assigned division; to include devising methods, procedures, and administrative rules, and evaluating their effectiveness; and developing and implementing the operating policies, goals, objectives, and procedures of the assigned division, subject to the review of department management.
• Plans and implements law enforcement and administrative programs and operating policies and procedures; participates in law enforcement deployment planning; develops strategic plans related to the prevention and investigation of crime, protection of life and property, care and custody of prisoners, and communications; utilizes sound law enforcement deployment practices in maintaining law and order and in responding to emergency situations.
• Administers, controls and monitors budget for division; prepares budget requests; prepares fiscal and statistical reports; prioritizes and allocates available resources among divisions; directs the preparation and administration of various professional service contracts: assists the Sheriff?s Office with office space planning and management of facilities, equipment and other resources; directs efforts to improve and document department systems and procedures; directs the development of a variety of analytical studies and reports.
• Instructs assigned personnel in the maintenance of law enforcement order, prevention of crime, protection of life and property and the procedures associated with identification and records procedures; commands emergency situations and effectively deploys or directs the deployment of personnel and/or equipment; participates in, as necessary, and directs assigned staff in all facets of law enforcement work including, but not limited to, patrol, receiving citizen complaints, training, special teams, investigations, interviews and interrogations, evidence preservation and court preparation.
• Responds to and takes immediate charge of the activities of their assigned division, at the scene of a major emergency or in the event of an unusually complex problem; coordinates the operations of the assigned division with responsible officials in other divisions of the Sheriff?s Office, other County agencies/departments, and/or other law enforcement agencies.
• Works with community members in assigned areas to identify problems and find solutions to enhance the quality of life within the community; maintains and facilitates public relations and cooperative working relationships with news media, schools, local organizations, and the general public; attends and speaks at various community functions and meetings.
• Ensures compliance with all regulations of the California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) for all sworn personnel and the California Board of State and Community Corrections as applicable; establishes and monitors administrative controls and coordinates inspections and audits to ensure conformance; manages security, programs and daily operational administration; develops and implements departmental policy; coordinates activities with other law enforcement agencies and officers and with federal, state, and local law enforcement and corrections agencies in maintaining law and order; develops emergency response plans.
• Presents reports and board agenda items to the Board of Supervisors, administrators, staff, and the public; attends local, state, regional and federal conferences, workshops, meetings, and training seminars to maintain current in areas of responsibility.
• Safely and appropriately maintains, calibrates, inspects, and utilizes police weapons and equipment such as firearms, conducted electrical weapons (Tasers), batons, non-lethal weapons, alcohol screening devices, bicycles, and police vehicles.
• Performs crime prevention activities to include surveillance patrols and participating in community outreach programs that may include speaking and presenting to citizen and school groups, and other public service efforts.
• Stays current with knowledge related to public safety by attending professional conferences and in-service education programs, as well as by reviewing information obtained from Department memoranda, staff meetings and professional publications to attain and maintain public safety-related knowledge and skills and determine the impact of developments and change on providing service excellence.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of historically minoritized groups and participates in professional development activities to increase cultural competency to enhance equity-minded practices within the county.

• May serve as Deputy Coroner including determining cause and manner of death for violent deaths, deaths under suspicious or unusual circumstances, and other types of cases under the jurisdiction of the Coroner; arranges for the removal of deceased persons; attends and photographs autopsies; assists in preparing prosecutable cases for the District Attorney.
• May represent the department on task forces, committees, or projects; represents the Sheriff's Office to the public, community organizations, and other government agencies; performs a variety of community outreach activities; may act as a department spokesperson to the media and direct departmental public information efforts.
• May be assigned disaster service worker responsibilities as directed.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Advanced knowledge of operations, functions, services, and activities of a local law enforcement agency.
• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation, corrective action, and the training of staff in work procedures.
• Principles and practices of leadership.
• Current local, state, and federal laws, codes, and regulations particularly those related to apprehension, arrest, search and seizure, preliminary crime scene investigation, evidence and records maintenance, patrol, and traffic control.
• Current local, state, and federal laws, rules and regulations pertaining to the safety and protection of people, property and grounds associated with the County, and its surrounding areas.
• Federal, State, and local laws, rules and procedures governing the activities of a correctional facility, lawenforcement agency and related criminal justice members.
• Current crime prevention and law enforcement methods and procedures including those used in investigation and identification, patrol, traffic control, records management, and care and custody of persons and property.
• Law enforcement theory, principles, methods, and practices of community policing and their application to a wide variety of services and programs.
• Crowd management and control procedures, and special event patrol techniques.
• Disaster preparedness and terrorism response strategies.
• Principles of human behavior and behavior modification strategies and techniques for the purpose of identifying at risk people.
• Emergency communication techniques including equipment and its use.
• Security, surveillance, and communication systems and codes.
• The identification, collection, and storage of hazardous, dangerous, and illegal drugs, substances and other items.
• Use and care of firearms, offensive and defensive weapons and safety measures and self-defense tactics.
• Rules of evidence pertaining to search and seizure and the preservation and presentation of evidence in court.
• Safe driving principles and practices.
• Safety policies and safe work practices applicable to the work being performed.
• Local geography, County streets, public buildings, and businesses.
• Principles and practices of sound business communication including proper English usage, grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Basic principles and practices of organizational improvement and culture change.
• Record keeping and report preparations techniques to ensure department compliance.
• Standard office practices and procedures, and the operations of standard office equipment.

• Use sound judgment and make appropriate decisions in stressful situations and analyze and adapt to new situations quickly.
• Operate and maintain department issued weapons and qualify periodically as mandated by POST.
• Make effective oral presentations to a variety of audiences with differing levels of knowledge regarding a variety of procedures.
• Utilize law enforcement computer systems, mobile devices and maintain and calibrate specialized equipment.
• Operate firearms and other modern law enforcement equipment.
• Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment.
• Operate a motor vehicle safely.

• Promote good community relations and build community confidence in the Sheriff's Office.
• Communicate tactfully, respectfully, and effectively with board members, administrators, staff, and the public, both orally and in writing, in a manner consistent with the department's policing and customer service policies.
• Represent the County effectively in dealings with other law enforcement agencies, community and business organizations, the media, and the public.
• Effectively engage and support historically minoritized groups by addressing issues of equity and improving culturally responsive service-oriented practices.
• Develop and maintain an inclusive work environment that fosters diversity, respect, and engagement.
• Organize, implement, and direct day-to-day law enforcement operations, programs, and activities.
• Select and supervise staff, provide training and development opportunities, ensure work is performed effectively, and evaluate performance objectively and positively.
• Conduct investigations, make arrests, file criminal complaints, patrol effectively, lift fingerprints, detect, and prevent criminal activity.
• Recognize signs of danger to people, property and grounds associated with the County, and its surrounding areas.
• Act quickly and calmly in emergencies.
• Interview and advise suspects, witnesses, victims, reporting parties, and staff.
• Recall names, faces, and details of occurrences.
• Qualify to use department issued equipment such as firearms, conducted electrical weapons (Tasers) and patrol bicycle.
• Gather, assemble, evaluate, and analyze facts and evidence.
• Conduct research, analyze data, and prepare reports for items such as investigations, complaints, and arrests.
• Interpret, apply, and explain the policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to assigned programs and functions.
• Meet all pre-employment as well as ongoing peace officer status requirements pursuant to federal, state, and local legislation.
• Maintain all requirements mandated by POST regulations.
• Exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Effectively communicate with individuals for whom English is not a primary language.
• Use tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive and complex issues, situations and concerned people.
• Operate a computer and use standard business software.

Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:

Education/Training:
Graduation from an accredited educational institution with an associate's degree in police science, law enforcement, criminal justice, public administration, or a closely related field.

Experience:
Two (2) years of experience as a Sheriff's Sergeant with Madera County.

OR

A minimum of five (5) years full-time experience as a Peace Officer in a California law enforcement agency (municipality, Sheriff, Highway Patrol) involving patrol, police, investigative, personnel protection, and property protection duties.

Licenses, Certificates and Special Conditions:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the County's vehicle insurance program.
• Possession of a POST Intermediate Certification.
• Possession of a POST Supervisory Certification.
• Successful completion of a POST-approved comprehensive background investigation is required, including a review of employment history, criminal conviction record, psychological examination, credit history, use of intoxicants and/or other controlled substances.
• Applicants must pass a medical and psychological evaluation that includes a review of explicit and implicit bias towards race or ethnicity, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.

Salary : $96,563 - $118,761