Division Commander

Sheriff's Office • Dublin, CA

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About The Position

THE POSITION The Division Commander is a senior management command position with responsibility for all operations of an assigned division. The positions report directly to an Assistant Sheriff. Under administrative supervision and direction, Division Commanders direct the daily operation of a major division of the Sheriff's Office (Law Enforcement Services, Detention and Corrections, Management Services, County Wide Services, Dublin Police Services and Airport Police Services; and to do related work as required. The Division Commander may be assigned to assume the duties of an Assistant Sheriff in his/her absence. The position of Division Commander differs from the next higher class of Assistant Sheriff by the latter having agency-wide responsibility for operational or administrative and management services; and differs from the next lower class of Captain by the latter having assigned responsibility for the administration of an organizational unit or facility within a division, under the direction of a Division Commander. For more detailed information about the job classification, visit: Division Commander (#8635) .

Requirements

• The equivalent of one year of experience in the class of Captain in the Alameda County Sheriff's Department.
• Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
• Knowledge of: Federal and California State Codes and Administrative Regulations, County Ordinances, legal memoranda, and other rules pertinent to work.
• Knowledge of: Principles, techniques, and practices of modern law enforcement.
• Knowledge of: Personnel administration and current labor relations practices.
• Knowledge of: California Criminal Justice system including inter-agency relationships of components.
• Knowledge of: Sociological, environmental and economic factors bearing on criminal conduct and delinquency.
• Knowledge of: Modern Principles of penology, correctional and rehabilitation practices and programs; administration, organization and management of diversified correctional institutions.
• Knowledge of: Community organizations and resources, disaster and emergency services planning and preparedness programs and organizational concepts of animal care and control, fish and game services and firefighting techniques.
• Knowledge of: Mutual aid procedures and emergency planning.
• Knowledge of: Public Relations and public information principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of: Administrative and budgetary analysis.
• Ability to: Effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to: Evaluate competing alternatives and make informed recommendations and decisions.
• Ability to: Analyze and problem solve.
• Ability to: Plan and organize.
• Ability to: Provide effective leadership and supervision.
• Ability to: Demonstrate interpersonal and cultural sensitivity.
• Ability to: Be flexible.

Nice To Haves

• Possession of a California Commission of Peace Officer Standards and Training Advanced and Management Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Direct the daily operation of a major division of the Sheriff's Office (Law Enforcement Services, Detention and Corrections, Management Services, County Wide Services, Dublin Police Services and Airport Police Services
• Assume the duties of an Assistant Sheriff in his/her absence

Benefits

• Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
• Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
• Vision or Vision Reimbursement
• Share the Savings
• Basic Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• County Allowance Credit
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Long-Term Care, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
• Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)
• 12 paid holidays
• Floating Holidays
• Vacation and sick leave accrual
• Vacation purchase program
• Management Paid Leave
• Catastrophic Sick Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Guaranteed Ride Home
• Employee Wellness Program (e.g., At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
• Employee Discount Program (e.g., theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
• Child Care Resources
• 1st United Services Credit Union

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees