The fundamental reason that this job exists
is to protect and serve the citizens of Montgomery County while supervising a
group of lieutenants, sergeants, corporals, deputies, and/or civilian staff
members. An employee in this
classification is responsible for the management and administration in one of four
divisions–Criminal Patrol, Investigations, Legal Services, or Training. Responsibilities may include: developing
short and long range strategic plans; developing and conducting training
activities; supervising two or more employees; developing and managing the annual operating budget for the agency or
an assigned division; performing
administrative duties; managing the physical operation of the division and/or
the department; coordinating activities with other groups or agencies; investigating
allegations and complaints of misconduct; managing
an efficient inter-governmental emergency communications network; developing and reviewing administrative
documents; overseeing the performance of technical and non-technical duties;
participating in criminal prosecution; developing plans for situations/events;
and interacting with citizens in the community.
Independent judgment and considerable discretion must be exercised in
determining facts, interpreting the law, and making decisions concerning law
enforcement and emergency situations.
Considerable tact and firmness are required in dealing with the
public. The employee is subject to the
usual hazards of law enforcement work. Captains
typically report to the Assistant Chief Deputy or Chief Deputy.
As of the test date, all Deputy Sheriff
Lieutenants in the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office who have completed one
(1) year of service within the department as a Deputy Sheriff Lieutenant dating
from the day of their appointment to Lieutenant are eligible to compete in the
process.