BCSO Lieutenant

Buncombe County Government•Asheville, NC

3d•$30 - $43

About The Position

This position is responsible for performing supervisory and specialized law enforcement work and assisting in directing the operations of the assigned division of the Sheriff’s Office.

Requirements

Knowledge of modern criminal investigative practices and procedures, including federal, state, and local laws relative to criminal investigations.
Knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, practices, and procedures.
Knowledge of the principles of supervision, organization, and administration.
Knowledge of the current literature, trends, and developments in the law enforcement investigations field.
Skill in the use of firearms and other law enforcement equipment.
Ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of subordinates and to instruct them in proper work methods and procedures.
Ability to interpret and apply laws to specific cases and to exercise sound judgment in routine and emergency situations.
Ability to use small office equipment, computers, and technical applications.
Ability to create plans for and guide implementation of capital improvement plans or programs.
Interact with other employees, customers and partners in an effective manner, with professionalism and cultural competency; work effectively and efficiently as a team contributor including interacting, and communicating clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
Maintain knowledge of the agency organizational rules, policies, procedures, services and mission.
Plan, prioritize, and organize work effectively to produce quality work with measurable results and within identified deadlines.
Function in highly stressful circumstances and demonstrate the ability to adapt to changing priorities, deadlines and directions; ability to maintain calm demeanor while dealing with stressful situations and customers.
Conduct business in an ethical manner at all times while maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality; coordinate work efforts with other employees and organizations to accomplish a common task.
Safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with ADAAA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
Maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with ADAAA, FMLA and other federal state and local standards.
Ability to successfully pass a drug screen and criminal background check.
Associate’s degree in law enforcement administration, criminal justice, or a related field and five (5) years of experience in law enforcement work including experience in conducting criminal investigations and experience in a supervisory capacity; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certification as a law enforcement officer in accordance with the North Carolina Sheriffs' Training and Standards Commission and/or Certification as a detention officer in accordance with the NC Sheriffs Training and Standards Commission (when applicable).
Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina.

Responsibilities

Supervise the work of assigned division staff specializing in various types of crimes; review and evaluate work; advise on investigative techniques and strategies
Handle personnel tasks, including disciplinary actions, hiring, and timecard and vacation approval.
Oversee daily operations of the assigned division(s); Receive reports and complaints, plan preliminary action to be taken, and assign to investigators; plan daily caseloads.
Perform liability management, including the review of reports involving critical and non-critical incidents
Review cases with investigators for accuracy and offer suggestions on how cases may be handled.
Interview complainants, suspects, witnesses, and other persons who may have information related to crimes or suspected criminal activity; Maintain communications with informers and surveillance over known agitators and other law violators; Investigate and compare possible motive of crime to others of similar nature; review files and current bulletins published by Federal and State Bureaus of Investigation.
Prepare detailed investigations and arrest reports; assemble and organize statements and evidence for presentation in court; attend court and present evidence and testimony.
Assist in coordinating with other law enforcement agencies in conducting criminal investigations and making arrests.
Confer with management as necessary regarding investigations and keeps informed of case progress. May assist staff with casework.
Liaison between assigned divisions and other agencies.
Oversee vehicle fleet, including assisting with scheduling of maintenance tasks as well as vehicle assignments.
Attend meetings and participate in developing new procedures and policies governing enforcement division personnel.
Performs other related duties as assigned.