CHIEF OF STAFF SHERIFF DEPARTMENT

Clayton County, GA • Jonesboro, GA

341d • $102,352

About The Position

The purpose of this classification is to supervise, direct, manage, and provide oversight and assistance to the administrative operations within the Sheriff's Office. The Chief of Staff will oversee various administrative functions and ensure the smooth operation of the Sheriff's Office.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Vocational/technical training in Basic Law Enforcement operations.
• Six (6) years previous experience and/or training that includes supervisory and law enforcement related work.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Serves as liaison to the department by responding to complaints from citizens, inmates, and other persons concerning incidents or departmental staff.
• Coordinates, prepares, administers, and manages specific budgetary matters for the Sheriff's Office; reviews and approves employee payroll.
• Reviews and approves all monthly reports and other periodic reports submitted by various divisions or levels of the department.
• Prepares and maintains files and administrative records. Maintains any Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) or contract that exists between the Sheriff's Office and any other organization.
• Completes, prepares, and/or approves a variety of forms, logs, requests, records, reports, correspondence, and other documents associated with daily responsibilities of this position.
• Researches and prepares suggested rules, regulations, policies, and procedures for the division and the department.
• Prepares and monitors division budget and assists in the preparation of department budget; reviews accounts payable.
• Responsible for auditing procedures; oversees operating procedures for collecting and dispersal of inmate funds, bond dispersals, and receipt and dispersal of various service fees and forfeitures.
• Oversees and coordinates any forfeitures, seizures, and procurement of vehicles and equipment for the department.
• Maintains guidelines for equitable sharing of federally forfeited property for state and local law enforcement agencies.
• Works with departmental personnel to return property and evidence no longer needed in cases to its rightful owners.
• Coordinates the work flow of certain vendors, such as the Barber, and processes and submits invoices to the County Finance Department.
• Attends, participates, and/or conducts staff meetings; attends committee meetings and other civic functions as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees