Deputy Sheriff Sergeant

Compensation plans are based on a multi-step progression system. The pay range reflects the entry level and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade.

**A starting salary may be negotiated and will be commensurate with education, training and experience in alignment with pay administration policies**

NATURE OF WORK:  The fundamental reason that this job exists is to protect and serve the citizens of Montgomery County.  Deputy Sheriff Sergeants perform responsible supervisory and specialized law enforcement work in the Sheriff’s Office in one of four divisions–Criminal Patrol, Investigations, Legal Services, or Support Services.  Major work responsibilities may include: preparing and administering work schedules; counseling employees about personnel problems, grievances, interpersonal conflicts, and career direction; monitoring and evaluating employees' performance; performing and supervising technical law enforcement duties; directing operations of employees on a crime scene; managing work group(s); gathering facts and evidence; developing, conducting, and/or attending training activities; preparing for and testifying in court; coordinating activities with other groups or agencies; performing outreach, special events, and public relations activities; and performing administrative duties. The employee is subject to the usual hazards of law enforcement work.  Considerable tact and firmness are required in dealing with the public.  Independent judgment and considerable discretion must be exercised in determining facts, interpreting the law, and making decisions concerning law enforcement, emergency situations, and personnel issues. Sergeants have a high degree of autonomy and decision-making responsibilities and assume the responsibilities of the Lieutenant in the supervisor’s absence. Supervision and work performance evaluation are received from the Lieutenant level. 

 

WORK RESPONSIBILITIES: The following list of work responsibilities was developed through a job analysis; however, it is not exhaustive and other duties may be required and assigned.

Prepares and administers work schedules following MCSO policies and procedures, City-County Personnel guidelines, and state and federal agency guidelines (e.g., EEOC) in order to ensure that appropriate personnel are available to complete the assigned task, ensure that all tasks are performed, and ensure that assignments are distributed equally among employees.

 

Counsels employees about personnel problems, grievances, interpersonal conflicts, and career direction following MCSO policies and procedures, City-County Personnel Board guidelines, ADA guidelines, EEOC guidelines, Department of Justice guidelines, and Montgomery County Employees' Handbook in order to assist personnel in handling problems and reaching career goals.

 

Monitors and evaluates employees' performance following Montgomery County policies and procedures, City-County Personnel Board guidelines, Montgomery County guidelines, EEOC guidelines, and federal and state personnel guidelines in order to provide feedback, improve employee performance, identify training needs and determine assignments to give to particular employees.

           

Performs and supervises technical law enforcement duties such as patrolling, serving subpoenas, maintaining dispatch equipment, investigating crimes, and serving as on-scene supervisor for high risk/critical incident calls following MCSO policy and procedure and state laws in order to ensure services are provided to the public, fill in for absent employees, and provide support and backup to employees.

           

Directs operations of employees on a crime scene following MCSO policy and procedure and state laws in order to ensure the safety of the public and MCSO employees.

           

Manages work group following MCSO policy and procedure, City-County Personnel Board Rules, and state and federal laws in order to ensure that services are provided to the public and increase efficiency of work group.

             

Gathers facts and evidence following MCSO policy and procedure, state laws, and basic law enforcement practices in order to identify suspects, investigate complaints, gather information regarding an incident or case, determine the safety for self and others, and make decisions regarding other information or resources needed.

 

Develops, conducts, and/or attends training activities using TVs, computers, law enforcement training books, weapons, ammunition, targets and ranges, ear plugs, safety glasses in order to increase technical and professional proficiency, increase law enforcement knowledge, and stay abreast of recent changes regarding law enforcement and legal procedures. 

 

Prepares for and testifies in court following rules of criminal procedures and rules of evidence in order to present the facts and evidence of a case in a court of law.

 

Coordinates activities with other groups or agencies such as Montgomery County Sheriff's Office divisions and law enforcement agencies following FCC guidelines on radios, 10-codes, NCIC manual, and federal and state laws in order to exchange information and services related to movement of suspects across jurisdictional lines.

 

Performs outreach, special events, and public relations activities with members of the community using recordings, brochures, cars, K-9 dogs, weapons, and communications equipment following MCSO  policies and procedures in order to increase public awareness of Sheriff’s Offices’ activities, encourage good citizenship, and teach the public how to minimize crime.

 

Performs administrative duties such as processing requisitions, reviewing/approving payroll, assisting in budgeting development and maintenance, developing policies and procedures, and assisting inventory management. 

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:  Knowledge of Alabama Criminal Law (Title 13-A) as needed to perform law enforcement duties within the law.

Knowledge of State of Alabama Motor Vehicle Laws (Title 32) as needed to perform law enforcement duties within the law.

Knowledge of State of Alabama Criminal Procedures (Title 15) as needed to perform law enforcement duties within the law.

Knowledge of case law regarding issues such as DUI enforcement, non-voluntary commitments, arrests with and without warrants, domestic disputes and violence, search and seizure, detention or arrest of suspects, and use of physical force as needed to perform law enforcement duties within the law.

Knowledge of the civil procedures and laws of Alabama as needed to understand legal papers to be served and to ensure that the papers are served appropriately.

Knowledge of federal rights to include the U. S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights as needed to enforce and help personnel in the performance of their duties.

Knowledge of the Law Enforcement Officer’s Handbook as needed to select appropriate forms; complete required forms; maintain records, information and evidence; and understand and utilize NCIC.

Knowledge of rules of evidence to include confessions, dying declarations, issues of admissibility, Miranda warnings, confidentiality of information, hearsay, and compulsory testimony as needed to interview suspects, gather evidence, and effect an arrest while ensuring admissibility of evidence in court and protecting suspect’s civil rights.

Knowledge of the definition and classification of crimes, particularly the elements necessary to charge specific offenses (felonies, misdemeanors, and violations), to include power and authority of arrests and whether a warrant can be obtained as needed to ensure lawful arrest and protect suspect’s constitutional rights.

Knowledge of juvenile laws and court rulings governing dependent, delinquent children and child abuse cases to include contacting appropriate authority (e.g., DHR) to handle juveniles as needed to effect arrests while maintaining the constitutional rights of juveniles and protect self from civil liability.

Knowledge of the geographical layout of Montgomery County to include the City of Montgomery and all outlying areas as needed to locate roadways, hospitals, and locations of other enforcement agencies and support services to facilitate quick response time.

Knowledge of MCSO policy and procedures to include those related to weapons, the proper use of vehicles, the chain of command, the completion of forms and reports, use of radios, work related injuries, handling domestic violence situations, handling illegal drugs, the detention and arrest of suspects, and handling confidential informants and information as needed to perform duties within departmental standards.

Knowledge of MCSO’s personnel policies related to employee rights, disciplinary procedures and work rules as needed to train less experienced deputies and explain and properly follow policies.

Knowledge of Montgomery City-County Personnel Board rules as needed to supervise and manage employees.

Knowledge of personnel and employment laws such as Title VII, ADA, Sexual Harassment, and FLSA as needed to manage and supervise personnel.

            Knowledge of available resources for employee assistance such as sick leave bank, Bradford Hospital (e.g., stress, drug/alcohol problems), Meadhaven, and Blue Cross Blue Shield as needed to refer employees with substance abuse or depression problems.

Knowledge of radios to include 10-code systems, MCSO radio procedures, county codes, and FCC radio procedures as needed to communicate with dispatch, officers, and other law enforcement agencies in response to emergency situations.

Knowledge of external resources such as community service organizations, public safety organizations, and health care facilities as needed to request assistance or refer members of the community to the appropriate resource and locate assistance for employees with problems.

Knowledge of patrol procedures and techniques to include crime prevention, vehicle stops, and accident scenes as needed to facilitate the smooth flow of traffic, ensure safety of motorists and deputies, and prevent crimes.

Knowledge of traffic operation procedures and techniques to include inspecting vehicles, moving and non-moving violation enforcement, traffic control, stopping and searching vehicles, and the movement of hazardous materials as needed to direct traffic, control the flow of traffic, and ensure the safety of motorists.

Knowledge of investigative procedures to include the procedural steps, situational applicability, and limitations as needed to gather evidence and investigate crimes against persons and property, non-narcotic vice offenses, white collar crimes, and drug cases while ensuring evidence and information is properly obtained for admissibility in a court of law.

Knowledge of procedures used to process a crime scene to include protecting the crime scene, lifting latent finger prints, and collecting, preserving and transporting physical evidence as needed to ensure the scene is properly processed.

Knowledge of the content and purpose of legal papers such as executions and warrants and the practices of serving them as needed to properly and correctly prepare and serve papers.

Knowledge of court proceedings as needed to maintain order in the county courthouse and assist judges.

Knowledge of human behavior and performance as needed to relate to and interact with people in the community and to understand the behaviors of criminals, mental patients, violent persons, etc.

Knowledge of general health and safety issues such as first aid, HIV virus, and Hepatitis B as needed to assist the public and protect deputies.

Knowledge of safe work practices such as wearing proper clothing (hat, shoes, etc.), being aware of hazards, and knowing where your co-workers are in relationship to you as needed to ensure that self and deputies are safe.

Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records and other office procedures as needed to develop and file reports.

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar as needed to compose reports, summaries, correspondence, etc. and detect errors in the compositions of others.

Knowledge of local communities to include populations, recreation centers, special events, and the concerns and problems of the communities as needed to understand the needs of the community and become more interactive with community members.

Knowledge of community awareness programs such as DARE and Kids and Cops Days as needed to inform the community and get them involved in these programs and provide the programs.

Skill in operating motor vehicles for long periods of time and during both the day and the night, in congested traffic and in unsafe road conditions caused by factors such as fog, smoke, rain, ice and snow as needed to respond to an emergency situation in a timely and safe manner.

Skill in the use of firearms with sufficient accuracy to pass Sheriff’s Office qualifying standards and P.O.S.T. requirements as needed to safely discharge handguns and protect self and others.

Skill in defensive and offensive tactics such as arm locks, pressure points, and take-downs as needed to control and restrain suspects and criminals.

Ability to operate and/or utilize and maintain law enforcement equipment such as radar equipment, spikes, speedometers, portable breath tests, field drug and sobriety kits, radio equipment, flares, etc. as needed to perform law enforcement duties.

Ability to operate and/or utilize basic office equipment such as computers, laptops, copiers, fax machines, etc. as needed to document work and provide information.

Ability to operate recording devices as needed to document situations, evidence, testimony, etc.

Ability to identify characteristics of the more commonly abused controlled substances based on color, smell, shape, packaging, size, and quantity as needed to effect an arrest and obtain probable cause in making a stop or continuing a search.

Ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Ability to talk to others in groups as needed to convey information effectively.

Ability to talk to others one-on-one to include asking the questions needed to get specific information, understanding and relating to people from different backgrounds, using tact, and listening as needed to convey and obtain information effectively.

Ability to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one as needed to analyze facts in crisis situations, make decisions, and judge when to refer a decision to a superior.

Ability to make sound decisions under circumstances that require expedience and vigilance as needed to ensure the safety and well-being of self and others.

Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems as needed to determine when to investigate problems, develop alternative solutions, adjust actions and strategies, evaluate courses of action, detect patterns and trends, determine whether sufficient facts are available, detect inconsistencies, and recognize the implications of actions or statements.

Ability to communicate ideas in writing to include organizing thoughts in a logical manner, clarity, conciseness, adapting style to the writer, and using proper spelling, punctuation, and grammar as needed to compose narrative summaries, reports, and correspondence and to review and edit the work of others.

Ability to plan and organize to include setting priorities, developing a strategy, following a plan, and accomplishing goals as needed to handle several situations, problems and responsibilities; organize people, equipment and supplies; develop schedules and time lines; and manage the time of self and others.

Ability to solve complex problems to include identifying possible causes, securing relevant information, and reviewing related information as needed to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand to include adjusting communications to the audience, accuracy, clarity and conciseness as needed to assign tasks, train co-workers, speak with citizens, gather and provide information.

Ability to detect and respond to non-verbal clues during interactions with others as needed to ensure that the listener is receiving the message correctly, to determine the disposition of the listener and to detect physical and verbal responses that suggest deception, shock, violence, etc.

Ability to listen and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences as needed to follow orally communicated instructions and orders.

Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing such as court decisions, policies and procedures, maps and street guides, training bulletins, and law enforcement documentation such as BOLOs and warrants as needed to follow written instructions, interpret various documents and laws and acquire knowledge.

Ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions as needed to interpret the value of information and recognize relationships between facts and situations.

Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that are logical as needed to apply MCSO policies and procedures and federal and state laws and assess the legal rules and statutes that apply in various situations.

Ability to exhibit interpersonal sensitivity to include patience, tact, establishing rapport, using appropriate body language, and determining and utilizing the proper attitude for the situation as needed to show empathy or sympathy, recognize the implications of actions or statements on others, interact effectively with the individuals and the public, and deliver negative or tragic information in a sensitive and understanding manner.

Ability to develop effective relationships with various individuals as needed to obtain facts and information from others, gain the trust of individuals, and negotiate resolutions to conflicts.

Ability to resolve conflict to include persuading others to change their minds or their behaviors as needed to gain cooperation from criminals and suspects and to help co-workers develop.

Ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations) as needed to organize facts and present them in the most appropriate and logical order.

Ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted as needed to focus on fleeing vehicles, aim weapons, and drive vehicles during pursuit.

Ability to be vigilant and observant as needed to be aware of surroundings, ensure safety of self and others, and notice changes in co-workers, surroundings, etc.

Ability to do basic arithmetical computations to include adding, subtracting, dividing, and multiplying as needed to complete incident/offense reports.

Ability to retain, in memory, verbal or visual information as needed to quickly access the information and document as specifically as possible a situation or occurrence.

Ability to process large amounts of written or visual information in short periods of time as needed to determine the usefulness of the information; make decisions or solve problems; and respond to situations.

Ability to demonstrate persistence as needed to stick with a task and continue working until its completion.

Ability to motivate self as needed to set a good example, adapt to change, maintain an objective, professional demeanor, maintain integrity, and maintain personal appearance.

Ability to be objective and/or reserve judgment until all of the facts are collected as needed to be fair and impartial in situations and to make informed decisions.

Ability to provide effective feedback to personnel so that the productivity of personnel will improve and so that personnel can achieve personal and professional growth.

            Ability to anticipate and resolve personnel confrontations, disagreements, and complaints as needed to ensure harmony in assigned area and to improve the productivity of assigned area.

            Ability to counsel others to achieve personal and professional growth as needed to help personnel be successful in their jobs and increase the productivity of assigned area.

            Ability to demonstrate and encourage high standards of behavior as needed to increase the productivity and professionalism of assigned area.

            Ability to empower, motivate and guide others to perform their tasks and achieve their goals.

            Ability to provide personnel with the information and authority to accomplish an assignment.

            Ability to convey confidence in an employee’s ability to be successful as needed to motivate employees to their personal best.

            Ability to delegate responsibility as needed to achieve goals and help employees in their personal and professional growth.

            Ability to take responsibility for employee performance by setting clear goals, tracking progress towards the goal, ensuring feedback and addressing performance problems.

            Ability to continuously monitor personnel and remain aware of their job performance to include individual strengths and weaknesses, attendance and tardiness, how they treat departmental equipment, and their ability to interact with citizens as needed to ensure compliance with departmental rules and encourage personnel to exchange information with the public accurately and courteously.

            Ability to detect behavioral changes in personnel to include sick leave abuse, tardiness, or a decline in performance that can indicate personal problems such as depression, the beginning of substance abuse problems, or fatigue.

Ability to establish goals and priorities as needed to manage and ensure the productivity of assigned area.

Ability to develop schedules and time lines as needed to ensure that tasks are performed in a timely manner and to ensure that employees work the appropriate number of hours per week.

Ability to establish a course of action as needed to coordinate and organize assignments, cases, assigned area, etc.

Ability to utilize resources (human and physical) appropriately for schedule and unscheduled incidents and events as needed to ensure that the proper amount of personnel, equipment, and other resources are available for assigned area.

Ability to actively search for ways to assist the community as needed to develop strong relationships between the community and the Sheriff’s Office and provide services to citizens.

 

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:  Ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.

Ability to see details at a distance.

Ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.

Ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.

Ability to quickly move the arms and legs.

Ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger or foot) to a signal when it appears as needed to react to emergency situations.

Ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.

Ability to see under low light conditions.

Ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.

Ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.

Ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.

Ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.

Ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.

Ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.

Ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.

Ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.

Ability to see objects in the presence of glare or bright lighting.

Ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.

Ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.

Ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.

Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.

Ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.

Ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.

Ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.

Ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

Ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.

Ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.

Ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.

Ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.

 

As of the test date, all Deputy Sheriff Corporals in the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office who have completed one (1) year of service within the department as a Deputy Sheriff Corporal dating from the day of their appointment.