City and County of San Francisco

Subject to administrative approval, serves as principal assistant to the sheriff in directing the administration and operation of all units of the sheriff's office; and performs related duties as required. Requires major responsibility for: interpreting, coordinating and enforcing existing policies and procedures affecting the operations of the sheriff's office; making regular important contacts with other departmental personnel, outside law enforcement agencies, court personnel and the general public in connection with the activities of the sheriff's office; supervising the preparation and maintenance of important operational and technical records.

1. Assists in planning, assigning and directing the activities of subordinate employees engaged in registering court actions and judgments, receiving and accounting for fees, executing the orders of the court in connection with the attachment and sale of property, arresting, incarcerating and subsequently caring for individuals.

2. Directs the activities of all bailiffs assigned to the municipal and superior courts.

3. Makes periodic inspection trips and reviews the operations of the county jails.

4. Directs the transportation of inmates to the various jails and institutions as required.

5. Directs the preparation and maintenance of all departmental records and reports.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Requires comprehensive knowledge of: existing codes, ordinances, laws and regulations relating to the operations of the sheriff's office; the organization and management of correctional institutions; the handling of inmates.

Requires considerable ability to: plan, assign and direct the activities of a large group of subordinate personnel; exercise unusually good judgment in evaluating and recommending on departmental operations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with the courts, outside law enforcement agencies and the general public.

Requires completion of high school, supplemented by at least ten years of progressively responsible experience in the care and custody of prisoners and in the preparation and processing of legal actions required of the sheriff's office, including five years of responsible administrative experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.