Lieutenant

Davis County Government•Farmington, UT

About The Position

Davis County Sheriff's Office is hiring a Lieutenant who may be assigned to Patrol, Investigations, Court Security, or Corrections. Under the general supervision of a Captain, the Lieutenant performs professional and administrative law enforcement work supervising and managing the activities and personnel of an assigned division. Assignments are based on operational need. The Sheriff's Office operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week; the position may involve rotating shifts and work on weekends and holidays. Depending on the assignment, duties may include responsibility for crime laboratory operations, detective workloads, prisoner transportation, patrol services, civil process, court security, or correctional facility operations. Across all assignments, the Lieutenant supervises Sergeants, Corporals, and Deputies; manages staffing, performance, training, reports, records, scheduling, and budgets; enforces department policies; and performs subordinate duties when needed. The position may require responding to emergencies outside regular work hours and carrying out law enforcement duties such as arrests, citations, report writing, court testimony, firearms and less-lethal weapons qualification, and emergency vehicle operation.

Requirements

Must have experience as a Sergeant in law enforcement or a correctional facility.
Must hold certification as a full-time Law Enforcement Officer or Basic Correctional Officer through the Utah Peace Officer Standards and Training Academy (POST), as required by division assignment.
Must maintain POST certification and complete required annual training.
Must pass the Davis County Sheriff's Office background investigation.
Must pass the physical fitness test annually.
Must have a valid driver's license for job-related driving and maintain minimum vehicle liability insurance required by Utah law; new employees with an out-of-state license must obtain a valid Utah driver's license within 60 days of hire, with stated exceptions for military personnel and dependents.
Must operate motor vehicles safely and in compliance with Utah laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervises Sergeants, Corporals, and Deputies; assigns and monitors subordinate work.
Establishes performance objectives, evaluates staff, addresses performance and conduct concerns, and initiates disciplinary action as directed.
Reviews, edits, and ensures the accuracy, completeness, and timely submission of subordinate reports.
Maintains and reviews work records, time cards, payroll information, budgets, schedules, work specifications, and other division documentation for compliance with laws and policies.
Recommends updates to Sheriff's Office policies and procedures, submits new policies for review, and consistently communicates and enforces policies.
Schedules or oversees scheduling to ensure adequate staffing, including after-hours on-call coverage when necessary; approves attendance reports and leave requests.
Ensures personnel are appropriately trained and meet annual training requirements.
Responds to questions, concerns, and complaints from citizen groups and the public, takes action when appropriate, and reports findings to the Captain or other administrative authority.
Assists in preparing the annual budget.
Performs subordinate duties as necessary, including arrests, citations, report writing, court testimony, weapons qualification, and emergency vehicle operation.
Responds to emergencies and incidents before and after regular work hours, including weekends and holidays.
For Justice Services assignments, oversees crime lab, detective workload, and prisoner transportation; reviews patrol cases, advises on investigations, and maintains an active caseload.
For Patrol assignments, performs patrol deputy duties, supervises law enforcement personnel, ensures subordinate records are maintained, and develops and implements programs to meet public needs.
For Civil/Court assignments, assists with annual budget preparation and revenue projections, and supports Sergeants with transports, security, warrants, court services, and civil process.
For Corrections assignments, oversees emergency responses in the jail, prepares reports, provides or arranges medical assistance, restrains inmates when necessary, maintains control of difficult inmates, and responds to inmate requests and complaints.
For Corrections assignments, reviews inmate requests and services, monitors jail cleanliness and maintenance, and evaluates grievances and discipline.
Operates motor vehicles safely and in compliance with applicable Utah laws and regulations.
Performs related duties as assigned.