Lieutenant-Sheriff

The Solano County Sheriff's Office invites its current employees to apply for this promotional opportunity and advance their law enforcement career as a Lieutenant.

Under general direction, the Lieutenant-Sheriff commands a major subdivision/bureau of the Sheriff-Coroner's Office. This is the second level of supervision in the Sheriff's Office, which has command responsibility for the effective functioning of a major subdivision/bureau. The Lieutenant-Sheriff serves as watch commander in the absence of superior officers. The incumbent serves as a meber of the office's management team.

The current vacancy exisists for a regular full-time position.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a current Solano County Sheriff's Office employee.

Education and/or Experience:

Considerable active law enforcement experience in a local California law enforcement agency, which demonstrates possession of and competency in requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities. The required education and experience are as follows:

• Three years of experience equivalent to a Sergeant Deputy Sheriff in Solano County or a comparable agency.
• Possession of a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

Special Requirements:

Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license is required.  

Possession of a California P.O.S.T. Advanced  Certificate is required.  

Possession of a California P.O.S.T. Supervisory certificate is required.  

Possession of current First Aid/CPR Certificate is required.  

Peace officers must meet minimum standards concerning citizenship, age, character, education and physical/mental conditions as set forth in Section 1031 of the California Government Code.     

To review the job description for this position, please visit: http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=18431

n Solano County offers a cafeteria-style medical package with health benefits, offered through CalPERS. The County contribution for family coverage for the 2015 calendar year is $1,393.18 per month. The County offers a cash back provision for those who choose employee-only or who waive medical insurance coverage.

n Dental and vision insurances for the employee and eligible dependents are paid 100% by the County.  

n Solano County participates in CalPERS retirement and contributes to Social Security.  

n Vacation is accrued at approximately 10 days per year for the first 3 years. Sick leave accrues at approximately 12 days per year.

n Effective July 1 of each year, employees are granted 80 hours of Administrative Leave. 

n The County observes 12 fixed, paid holidays per year.  

n Employees are eligible to receive an additional 2.5% longevity pay, per level, after the completion of continuous service at 10, 20, 25, and 30 years.

To review the benefits for this position, please visit: http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=16486

Please visit the County of Solano website, www.jobsatsolanocounty.com, to apply. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted with a document cover sheet, available on the County's employment website: http://www.jobaps.com/Solano/sup/doccover.pdf or at the of Human Resources' office, and are due by the final filing date. Previously submitted application materials for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.  

Questions can be directed to the Human Resources Department at (707) 784-6170 or at 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800 Fairfield. The office is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA

In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents in-person, by mail at Solano County Department of Human Resources 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800, Fairfield CA 94533, by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email at recruitment@solanocounty.com.  When submitting documents in-person, by mail or by fax, include the recruitment title (Lieutenant-Sheriff) and the recruitment number (15-116100-D1).

If candidate is using a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university to substitute for one (1) year of the required experience, candidate must submit a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or transcripts (verifying the date and degree conferred) by the final filing deadline.  

Candidates who fail to submit their diploma or transcripts by the final filing date will be disqualified from the recruitment.   

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:  Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service.  The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment.  Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.  

In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents in-person, by mail at Solano County Department of Human Resources 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800, Fairfield CA 94533, by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email at recruitment@solanocounty.com.  When submitting documents in-person, by mail or by fax, include the recruitment title (Lieutenant-Sheriff) and the recruitment number (15-116100-D1).

This Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine applicants’ qualifications for this position and whether they will continue in the recruitment process; therefore, applicants are encouraged to answer all questions thoroughly and completely.  Omitted information will not be considered or assumed. 

Independent travel is required.  

Incumbents must be able to work in a noisy and stressful environment and may involve exposure to communicable disease as well as heavy manual labor associated with law enforcement tasks which may include lifting persons weighing more than 100 pounds and the full range of reaching, bending, grasping and climbing movements.  

Incumbents must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions.  

Incumbents may be required to rotate assignments, work any shift, holidays and weekends.  

For positions in this class, candidates not previously completing a background by the Sheriff’s Office, may be required to pass background investigation in accordance with applicable law regulation and/or policy.  

Incumbents of this class have full peace officer powers as delineated in the California Penal Code and must therefore meet training requirements in accordance with Penal Code 832.  

Positions in this class are classified as Confidential per the Solano County Employer Employee Relations Rules and Regulations.  

Positions in this class are Civil Service exempt.

It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES:  Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need special testing arrangements, must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form: http://webstartadmin/civica/filebank/blobdload.asp?BlobID=6664. This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the final filing date of the recruitment.  Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.