Sheriff's Lieutenant-Promotional Opportunity

Mariposa County; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Mariposa County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Sergeant-Patrol to advance to division leadership, supervising the Patrol Bureau and associated personnel. You will direct day-to-day operations, coordinate training, and participate in policy development to enhance safety and efficiency.

The role requires current Sergeant-Patrol status, probation completion, and California POST certifications with potential for Supervisory Certification within 24 months.

Qualifications

• Currently serving as a Sheriffs Sergeant-Patrol within Mariposa County.
• Must have completed probationary term for eligibility.
• High school diploma with 60 college units (Associate preferred) plus POST certifications; Supervisory Certificate obtainable within 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Commands, supervises, and administers Patrol Bureau activities and personnel.
• Schedule, evaluate, and discipline division staff; ensure coverage of operations.
• Review and improve policies for safety and efficiency; interpret departmental rules.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Policy development

Budgeting

Communication

Training

Interagency coordination

Education

High school + 60 college units

POST Basic/Intermediate/Advanced

POST Supervisory Certificate within 24 months

Job description

This position is a promotional opportunity only open to current Sergeants of the Mariposa County Sheriff's Office.

DEFINITION

To plan, organize, coordinate, supervise, administer, and command the day‑to‑day activities and operations of major bureaus of the County Sheriffs Office. Employees in this classification receive minimal supervision within a broad framework of standard policies and procedures. Employees in this classification direct, supervise, and formally evaluate the work of subordinate officers and other staff. This job class functions at a division management level of classification within the Sheriffs Office and requires the application of varied professional, administrative, and supervisory skills. Division assignments include responsibility for coordinating and controlling one or more of the following departmental functions: supervising Patrol Sergeants; overseeing field operations and administration division functions; reviewing and evaluating reports and personnel performance evaluations; developing policies and procedures; and coordinating training.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from the Operations and Administration Division Captains or other superior officer. Exercises lead direction and/or supervision over assigned staff.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Commands, supervises, and administers the activities, operations, training, and personnel of the Patrol Bureau within the Sheriffs Office or, when assigned, those applicable to the bureaus within the Administration Division.
Assigns, schedules, and formally evaluates the work of division personnel; recommends and implements disciplinary actions and ensures proper coverage of operational areas.
Assists in evaluating existing policies and procedures for effectiveness and makes recommendations for the modification or implementation of new or revised policies and procedures to increase safety and efficiency.
Implements and interprets departmental policies for divisional personnel.
Assists in the preparation and administration of the budget for the division.
Participates in major investigations and responds to major crime scenes.
Makes decisions as to the proper disposition of cases/complaints.
Receives and handles complaints affecting divisional activities and operations.
Estimates labor and equipment requirements for the division/department.
Prepares and compiles comprehensive reports and statistics related to activities and operations of the division/department.
Assists officers in preparation of reports, investigations, and court cases.
Keeps abreast of current and proposed legislation and determines its impact on existing division/department operations.
Speaks before community groups and organizations regarding departmental activities and operations and prepares news releases.
Coordinates divisional operations with other divisions, departments, agencies, and jurisdictions.
Attends meetings pertaining to divisional and departmental matters.
Performs other related duties similar to the above in scope and function as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of experience and education that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience

Currently serving as a Sheriffs Sergeant-Patrol, with Mariposa County. Eligible Sergeants must have completed their probationary term.

Education

Graduation from high school or equivalent supplemented with 60 units of college coursework in any field (an Associate's degree is preferred), and the following POST certifications: Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced. Incumbents must have the ability to obtain a POST Supervisory Certificate within 24 months from date of appointment.

Documents must be attached to application to qualify.

Additional Requirements

Requires possession of a valid California driver's license. Under certain circumstances, Human Resources may accept a valid driver's license from another state if applicant acknowledges his/her intent to acquire a California driver's license within three months by signing an acknowledgment form. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions pertaining to this or other essential functions of this classification.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge of: Principles of police administration and accepted practices and procedures. Modem patrol, traffic, investigation, identification, and communication methods. Federal, state, and local laws, regulations, statutes, and ordinances. Laws of evidence, arrest, and custody. Best practices pertaining to animal welfare investigations, care, sheltering and ancillary tasks. Proper and effective methods of deploying peace officers in accordance with actual and anticipated emergencies. Supervisory methods and techniques. Departmental rules and regulations.

Ability to

Analyze law enforcement problems and facts to draw sound conclusions, and to adopt effective courses of action. Train, supervise, direct, and formally evaluate the work of others. Communicate effectively in oral and written form. Maintain morale and discipline. Establish and maintain effective work relationships with staff, departmental administration, other County departments and officials, outside agencies, and the public.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions within the working conditions. Work is performed indoors and in a field environment. Incumbent drives on surface streets and may be exposed to traffic and construction hazards, air contaminants, adverse weather conditions, temperature and noise extremes, wetness, fumes, dusts, odors, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions within the working conditions. Requires the mobility to work indoors and in a field environment. Requires the ability to walk, stand, climb, balance, bend, squat, crawl, twist, and reach while performing duties; must be able to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations and communicating with others.

This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbents may be expected to perform job‑related duties other than those contained in this document.