Under direction, direct
through subordinate supervisors the work of staff engaged in law enforcement
and related activities; be responsible for the operation of a major subdivision
in the Sheriff-Coroner's Office; and perform other work as required.
Positions in this class
usually function as second-level supervisors and administer a major activity
within a bureau, such as coordinating patrol, investigation, and detention
operations. Incumbents rotate through various assignments and are expected to
be able to perform the full range of duties required of the class. They are
distinguished from positions in the lower class of Sheriff's Sergeant by their
broader scope of authority. They are distinguished from positions in the higher
class of Sheriff's Chief Deputy by the absence of major program responsibility.
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Assign, review and evaluate work of subordinates;
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Direct and prepare activity and other reports;
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Confer with superior officers on office policies and procedures;
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Develop policy and procedures for section or activity
administered;
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Serve as liaison with other sections, divisions, outside agencies
and the public;
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Serve as watch commander in charge of department wide operations
during off-duty hours of superiors;
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Coordinate the activities of subordinates engaged in patrol;
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Direct major activities which may include large numbers of added
personnel and coordination with other agencies;
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Supervise and direct the day-to-day operation of detention
facilities;
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May develop and administer special grant funded programs;
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Oversee administration of a bureau's budget and assist supervisors
in the day-to-day operation of the bureau;
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Coordinate the activities of the Sheriff's reserve forces;
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Engage in community-oriented policing.
Knowledge of:
Thorough knowledge of:
Working knowledge of:
Some knowledge of:
Ability to:
Education and Experience:
Any combination of
education and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and
abilities, is qualifying, unless otherwise specified. A typical way to obtain
the knowledge and abilities would be:
Three (3) years of
experience performing duties comparable to a Sheriff's Sergeant in the County
of Santa Cruz or performing duties which would demonstrate possession of the
knowledge and abilities listed above.
Special
Requirements/Conditions:
License/Certificate
Requirements: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License;
possession of a Supervisory Certificate* awarded by the California Commission
on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T).
Background
Investigation: Ability to pass a full background investigation.
Special Working Conditions: Exposure to variable
temperatures and weather conditions; confined workspaces; heights; two-way
radio noise; strong, unpleasant odors; infections which might cause chronic
disease or death; dust and pollens; chemical irritants; possibility of
experiencing bodily injury and/or burns; and contact with a diverse population.
Other Special Requirements: Must be legally
authorized to work in the United States in accordance with Section 1031 of the
Government Code; availability to work a flexible schedule, including nights,
weekends, holidays and on an emergency, as needed basis;
* P.O.S.T. Supervisory
Certificate Award Requirements: (1) Possess or be eligible to possess an
Intermediate Certificate; (2) complete a minimum of 60 semester units from an
accredited college; (3) serve a minimum of two years in law enforcement as a
permanent first-level supervisor; (4) successfully complete a P.O.S.T.
certified Supervisory Course.
PREVIOUS CLASS TITLES: None
Bargaining Unit: 21
EEOC Job Category: 02
Occupational Grouping: 62
Worker's Comp Code: 1073