Lieutenant

Davis County Government•Farmington, UT

1d•$45 - $70

About The Position

Davis County Sheriff's Office is hiring a Lieutenant, with assignments that may include 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 Lieutenant supervises Sergeants, Corporals, and Deputies; assigns and monitors their work; sets and evaluates performance objectives; addresses personnel and conduct issues; and ensures reports, records, schedules, payroll information, budgets, and other division documentation are accurate and compliant with policy and legal requirements. The position communicates and enforces Sheriff's Office policies, contributes to policy updates and annual budgets, oversees staffing and training, and serves as an information resource for the public. Depending on assignment, duties may include investigative and crime-lab oversight, patrol operations, civil process and court security, or jail operations. Lieutenants may perform subordinate duties as needed, including arrests, citations, report writing, court testimony, weapons qualification, emergency vehicle operation, and responding to emergencies outside regular work hours. The Sheriff's Office operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week; the position may involve rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and after-hours on-call coverage.

Requirements

Must have experience as a Sergeant in law enforcement or a correctional facility.
Must be certified as a full-time Law Enforcement Officer or Basic Correctional Officer through the Utah Peace Officer Standards and Training Academy, depending on division assignment.
Must maintain required certification and complete required annual training.
Must pass the Davis County Sheriff's Office background investigation.
Must pass the physical fitness test annually.
Employees driving a personal or County vehicle for job-related travel must have a valid driver's license, maintain the minimum vehicle liability insurance required by Utah Code, and operate vehicles safely.
New employees with an out-of-state driver's license must obtain a valid Utah Driver License within 60 days of hire; exceptions apply for military personnel and their dependents.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree in criminal justice or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise Sergeants, Corporals, and Deputies; assign and monitor their work and evaluate performance.
Identify, document, and address personnel performance, conduct, and other concerns, and initiate disciplinary action as directed.
Review and edit subordinate reports and ensure they are accurate, complete, and submitted promptly.
Compile and review work records, time cards, payroll information, budget documents, work specifications, schedules, and other division documentation.
Recommend updates to Sheriff's Office policies and procedures and submit proposed new policies for review and approval.
Communicate, interpret, and consistently enforce Sheriff's Office policies and procedures.
Schedule or oversee scheduling to ensure adequate coverage, including after-hours on-call coverage as necessary; approve attendance reports and leave requests.
Ensure personnel are appropriately trained and meet annual training requirements.
Respond to public questions, concerns, and complaints, take appropriate action, and report findings to the Captain or other administrative authority.
Assist in preparing the annual budget.
Perform subordinate duties as needed, including making arrests, issuing citations, writing reports, testifying in court, qualifying with firearms and less-lethal weapons, and operating emergency vehicles.
Respond to emergencies and other incidents before and after regular work hours, including weekends and holidays.
Operate a motor vehicle safely and in compliance with Utah laws and regulations.
For Justice Services Lieutenant assignments, oversee crime lab responsibilities and detective workload, review Patrol Division cases, advise on investigations, maintain an active caseload, and oversee prisoner transportation.
For Patrol Lieutenant assignments, perform patrol deputy duties as needed, supervise law enforcement personnel, ensure subordinate records are maintained, and develop and implement programs to meet public needs.
For Justice Services Civil/Court Lieutenant assignments, assist with annual budget preparation and revenue projections, and assist Sergeants with transports, extra security, warrants, court services, and civil process.
For Corrections Lieutenant assignments, oversee jail emergency responses, prepare required documentation, provide or facilitate medical assistance, restrain inmates when necessary, maintain control of hostile or intoxicated inmates, address inmate requests and complaints, oversee inmate services and property, inspect jail cleanliness and maintenance, and evaluate grievances and discipline.