Placer County

To plan, organize, direct, and supervise work on an assigned shift or unit within the Sheriff's Office; to instruct and assist subordinates in performance of their assigned duties; and to perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

The Sergeant level recognizes positions that perform full, first-line supervisory responsibilities including planning, assigning, and evaluating the work of subordinates and is responsible for a program area within a work unit or department.

Receives general direction from a Sheriff's Lieutenant or other designated authority.

Exercises direct and indirect supervision over sworn and non-sworn personnel.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Recommend and assist in the implementation of unit goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for assigned unit of the Sheriff's Office; implement policies and procedures.
• Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work of staff involved in patrol, investigations, court security, civil, administration, and corrections.
• When assigned to Patrol, supervise patrol activities on an assigned shift; review field reports; assume responsibility as Incident Commander for major emergency situations; supervise field performance; determine deployment for shift; assimilate information for briefing; instruct officers in the enforcement of laws and ordinances, crime prevention, and protection of life and property; supervise and coordinate coroner activities and assigned staff.
• When assigned to Corrections, supervise deputies and other staff in Auburn and South Placer jails, Tahoe jail and minimum security facility on an assigned shift; supervise intakes and releases; take charge in emergency situations; instruct personnel in jail operations in accordance with the minimum jail standards of California; review bookings and other daily paperwork; coordinate transportation of inmates.
• When assigned to Investigations, supervise deputies and participate in the investigation of cases, including crimes against persons, property, narcotics, and vice-related activities; question witnesses, victims, and suspects; gather evidence in a wide variety of civil and criminal matters; maintain control and direction of cases; make case assignments to deputies; review cases and work products for prosecution.
• When assigned to Court Security, supervise deputies assigned as bailiffs to safeguard the courts; assist in scheduling and training for deputies; maintain a professional relationship with all court staff and administration; assist in correctional duties when multiple inmates are present in court.
• When assigned to Civil, supervise staff in the service and execution of civil process both prior to and after judgment; receive and review incoming civil documents and distribute to staff for processing; enforce court orders; assist and advise other department personnel on job related civil calls and questions; communicate with courts, judges, attorneys, and litigants; personally serve civil papers as required.
• Recommend and assist in the implementation of unit goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for deputies and other personnel under supervision; implement policies and procedures.
• Evaluate operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommend improvements and modifications; prepare various reports on operations and activities.
• Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; submit justifications for section or program needs; monitor and control expenditures.
• Participate in the selection of staff; provide or coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; recommend discipline; implement discipline procedures as directed.
• Supervise, plan, and direct the activities of special teams or projects as assigned by superiors, such as the field training officer program, crime prevention, police reserves, etc.
• Supervise a crime scene until relieved by superior; supervise the gathering, handling, and preserving of evidence.
• Prepare reports; monitor personnel and equipment; assist in the scheduling of replacements on assigned shifts.
• Answer questions, provide information, and work collaboratively with the community to solve problems; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other County employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Provide adequate staffing and shift coverage, as needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

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

Experience: 

Four years of increasingly responsible law enforcement experience, at least two years of which was obtained as a Deputy Sheriff II with the Placer County Sheriff's Department.

Training: 

Completion of the twelfth grade or GED.

Required License or Certificate: 

• May need to possess a valid driver's license as required by the position. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.
• Possession of a California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Basic Certificate.
• Be eligible to obtain a California POST Supervisory Certificate within two years from date of appointment.

Knowledge of:

• Principles, methods, and techniques of law enforcement work; principles of criminal law, including the regulations surrounding arrest, search and seizure, rules of evidence and the laws governing jail procedures.
• Organization, rules, regulations, and procedures of the Sheriff's Office.
• Laws applicable to apprehension and treatment of juveniles.
• Offensive and defensive weapons nomenclature and theory; use and care of firearms, chemical agents, batons, and other related law enforcement paraphernalia.
• Accepted procedures and methods of serving civil notices, especially those relating to the attachment and sale of property; nature and purpose of such documents as writs of attachment, subpoenas, citations and other civil papers.
• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluations.
• Principles and practices of self-defense.
• Principles of budget monitoring.
• Interviewing and interrogation techniques.
• Principles and practices of work safety.
• Pertinent local, state and federal laws, ordinances, and rules.
• County geography, noting streets and building locations.

Ability to:

• Organize, implement, and direct law enforcement operations/activities.
• On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; intermittently analyze work papers, reports, and special projects; remember accounts given by witnesses; identify crime suspects; interpret and apply the law to field situations; observe in the field; problem solve crime situations; focus on a single task for long periods of time; work with frequent interruptions; work under time pressure and complete a high volume of tasks; explain law to public.
• On a continuous basis, sit at desk or in a vehicle; walk and stand for long periods of time during field activities; bend, twist, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl to access office and field work equipment and to perform field duties; climb stairs and/or ladders; twist while making arrests; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation; see with sufficient visual acuity to perform essential job functions; hear with sufficient acuity to perform essential job functions; use telephone, write, and use a keyboard to communicate through written means; continuously wear utility belt and other law enforcement equipment of approximately 30 pounds; intermittently lift very heavy weight.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff.
• Interpret and explain pertinent County and Sheriff's Office policies and procedures.
• Assist in the development and monitoring of an assigned program budget.
• Analyze situations accurately; adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action giving due regard to the surrounding hazards and circumstances of each situation; exercise good judgment and make sound decisions under a variety of conditions.
• Work effectively in stressful situations; act quickly and calmly in emergencies.
• Develop and recommend policies and procedures related to assigned operations.
• Enforce the law firmly, tactfully, and impartially; interact courteously with the public, subordinates, employee organizations, other County departments, and other agencies; interpret, explain, and apply laws and regulations to staff and the public.
• Skillfully and properly use and care for firearms.
• Maintain good physical, emotional, and mental condition to satisfactorily perform the functions of the position; meet and maintain required peace officer employment standards to safely and effectively perform assigned duties.
• Obtain information through interviewing and interrogation.
• Work courteously, but firmly, with the public to support community-based policing efforts and solve matters of crime, disorder, safety, etc.
• Resolve conflicts in an effective manner; employ de-escalation techniques when safe and reasonable.
• Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Work irregular or prolonged hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, shift work, and/or overtime.