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SHERIFFS LIEUTENANT - Promotional Only

Recruitment #16-RG3-01

Definition

THE JOB: 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.

Employment Standards

THE REQUIREMENTS: 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.

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 work spaces; 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 a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who has applied for citizenship at least one year prior to application for employment in accordance with Section 1031.5 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;  and (4) successfully complete a P.O.S.T. certified Supervisory Course.

Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of organization, functions and responsibilities of a Sheriff's Office; laws pertaining to search and seizure, arrest, and interrogation of suspects; criminal law and rules of evidence. Working knowledge of principles of supervision and training; use and care of standard police firearms; techniques of criminal investigation and methods of identifying and preserving evidence; court procedures in criminal and civil cases; and some knowledge of principles and practices pertaining to the operation of County detention facilities.  

Ability to: Organize, direct and coordinate the work of subordinates; train or direct the training of subordinate staff; make quick, effective decisions in emergencies and take appropriate action; obtain information through interview, interrogation and observation; assemble and analyze facts and evidence and make sound recommendations; enforce State and local laws and departmental policies firmly and impartially; speak and write effectively; establish and maintain effective relationships; learn to access a computer to collect, organize and analyze data; perform a variety of active public safety duties involving strenuous physical activity, such as pursuing and restraining suspects and lifting injured persons; and see at an uncorrected vision of 20-80 corrected to 20-20 in each eye with normal color vision and unrestricted peripheral vision.

Benefits

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
VACATION – Employees on 5/8 schedule accrue at 112 hours per year, rising to 232 hours per year after 16 years service.  Employees on 4/10 schedule accrue at 94 hours per year, rising to 214 hours per year after 16 years service. Available after 2080 hours of service.
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE – Advanced one week upon appointment; in addition, earn two weeks per year. Can be taken in cash or time off.
HOLIDAYS – Employees on 5/8 schedule receive 12.5 paid Holidays per year.  Employee on 4/10 schedule shall receive one 10 hour day off per month in lieu of prescribed holidays.
SICK LEAVE – eligible after 6 months; 48 hours per year for full-time employees.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE – 3 days in California, 5 days out of state.
MEDICAL PLAN – The County contracts with CalPERS for a variety of medical plans. For most plans County contributions pay a majority of the premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
VISION PLAN – The County pays for employee coverage. Employee may purchase eligible dependent coverage.
DENTAL PLAN – County pays for employee and eligible dependent coverage.
RETIREMENT – 1959 Survivor’s Benefit plus pension formula 3% at age 55 or 2.7% at age 57  as determined based on provisions of the CA Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA).  Pension benefit determined by final average compensation of three years.  County pays a portion of retirement contribution.
LIFE INSURANCE – County paid $50,000 term policy. Employee may purchase additional life insurance.
LONG TERM DISABILITY – Employee paid voluntary plan. Plan pays 66 2/3% of the first $10,500 of pre-disability earnings up to $7000 per month maximum.
DEPENDENT-CARE PLAN – Employees who make contributions for child or dependent care may elect to have their contributions made utilizing “pre-tax dollars.”
H-CARE PLAN – Employees who pay a County medical premium share of cost may elect this pre-tax program.
HEALTH CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ALLOWANCE (HCFSA) – Employees may elect this pre-tax program to cover qualifying health care expenses.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION – A deferred compensation plan is available to employees.
AUTOMATIC CHECK DEPOSIT – Required for all employees in Law Enforcement Mid-Management bargaining unit.

Selection Plan

THE EXAMINATION: Your application will be reviewed to determine if you have met the education, experience, training, and/or licensing requirements as stated on the job announcement.  If you meet these criteria and are one of the best qualified, you may be required to compete in any combination of written, oral and/or performance examinations or a competitive evaluation of training and experience as described on your application.  You must pass all components of the examination to be placed on the eligible list.  The examination may be eliminated if there are ten or fewer qualified applicants.  If the eligible list is established without the administration of the announced examination, the life of the eligible list will be six months, and your overall score will be based upon an evaluation of your application.  If during those six months it is necessary to administer another examination for this job class, you will be invited to take the examination to remain on the eligible list.

HOW TO APPLY: Apply Online Now!  Click on the link below; or print out an application and mail/bring application to: Santa Cruz County Personnel Department, 701 Ocean Street, Room 310, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060.  For information, call (831) 454-2600.  Hearing Impaired TDD/TTY: 711.  Applications will meet the final filing date if received in one of the following ways:  1) in the Personnel Department by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date, 2) submitted online before midnight of the final filing date.  Following a review for minimum qualifications, applicants who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be notified that they must submit a completed conviction history questionnaire in order to continue to the examination phase of the process.

IF YOU HAVE A DISABILITY THAT WOULD REQUIRE TEST ACCOMMODATION, CALL (831) 454-2600. 
WOMEN, MINORITIES AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

To comply with the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act, Santa Cruz County verifies that all new employees are either U.S. citizens or persons authorized to work in the U.S.

NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.

An Equal Opportunity Employer