Sergeant - Institutions (2 positions)

Marion County•Salem, OR

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Marion County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is seeking corrections certified applicants to join our team as a Sergeant in the Institutions Division. Our agency houses adults in custody awaiting trial and serving sentences of one year or less. We are looking for candidates with a strong foundation in leadership, who value employee development, open communication, and building collaborative relationships with community partners. The selected candidate will have opportunities to serve in a variety of assignments, including shift supervision, administrative sergeant and judicial security sergeant.

Requirements

Four years of experience as a Certified Public Safety officer
Possess a current Basic Corrections Certification.
Must possess a current driver's license in the applicant's state of residence and an acceptable driving record.
Thorough knowledge of state, county, and federal laws, including current court decisions, related to the classification.
Knowledge of laws governing arrest, search, and seizure.
Knowledge of investigative procedures and techniques.
Knowledge of administrative records, property, and evidence procedures.
Knowledge of personnel management.
Knowledge of computer operations with the ability to perform routine maintenance and recommend upgrades.
Ability to provide supervision, training and assign duties to law Institutions personnel.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, agencies and the general public.
Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral form.
Ability to deal both tactfully and firmly with individuals.
Ability to think clearly and perform effectively in stressful or emergency situations.
Ability to maintain accurate and complete records.
Ability to obtain information from interviews, interrogation and observation.
Ability to function effectively in a leadership capacity.
Ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of employees.
Ability to prepare complete and objective reports.
Ability to act quickly and assume command in emergencies.
Communicates effectively and coherently, orally and by telephone.
Communicates effectively in writing, with proper use of spelling, punctuation and grammar.
Utilizes basic math functions including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
Retains knowledge.
Works independently.
Accepts reasonable, instructive and professional criticism and responds with professional and appropriate behavior.
Remains calm in stressful situations.
Exercises discretion in personal behavior and in decision making.
Applies creativity when resolving problems.
Identifies good customer service and consistently applies those qualities to one's job performance.
Possesses sufficient interpersonal skills to deal with a wide variety of personalities and maintains a professional demeanor.
Works as a team member, in a team environment, and participates in the successful completion of a common goal.
Sees close and distant objects within normal parameters, with peripheral vision, at night and under dark or low light settings.
Demonstrates sufficient depth perception.
Differentiates colors.
Possesses olfactory senses.
Hears normal levels of speech.
Speaks clearly.
Uses loud voice to shout.
Sits, stands and/or walks for extended periods of time.
Climbs stairs and/or inclines repeatedly.
Bends.
Stoops.
Crawls.
Kneels.
Kicks doors open.
Lifts and carries up to 50 lbs.
Pulls and pushes up to 200 lbs.
Pushes doors open with shoulder.
Reaches for and lifts 10 lb. objects.
Turns neck 180º.
Twists body 90º.
Works in areas with limited ventilation.
Uses chemical agents to quell disturbances/riots.
Works in areas that have chemical agents released in the air.
Works in a wide range of temperature conditions, indoor and outdoor.
Writes legibly.
Uses hands to grasp, handle and manipulate objects.
Implements finger dexterity to manipulate objects.
Holds, aims and discharges firearm with sufficient accuracy to maintain minimum department qualifications.
Works flexible hours.
Meets and maintains DPSST certification requirements.
Obtains and maintains supervisory certification.
Operates a motor vehicle in the performance of duties.
Maintains a current Oregon driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Must obtain Supervisory Certification within 36 months of appointment.

Responsibilities

Serve as a first line supervisor; duties include directing, supervising, planning, and coordinating the activities of assigned personnel.
Participate in the development and review of office policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Facilitate and maintain positive communication between subordinates and superiors.
Participate in management meetings and training.
Receive and address public complaints and inquiries which may include the investigation of internal affairs as assigned or delegated by the Sheriff.
Recommend necessary training for subordinates to handle their assignments efficiently and effectively.
Supervise the investigation of major incidents; assign duties and track the management of cases.
Evaluate and approve recommendations and case plans made by employees; appear and testify in court as required.
Participate in the activities of the section supervised which includes arresting, transporting, serving summons and other court orders; assist with investigations as required.
Provide supervision of personnel within the assigned section.
Provide mentoring, training, and assign duties of employees.
Confer with supervisors, social service agencies, schools, churches, public health agencies, criminal justice agencies and others regarding client related issues.
Address civic groups and other agencies concerning department programs, activities, and related matters.
Prepare written reports and maintains records necessary to the effective operation of the office.
Assign deputies to cases to determine best course of action.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance with generous employer contribution (Marion County pays 95%)
PERS & OPSRP Retirement (Marion County pays employee's 6% contribution)
Paid vacation and sick leave
10 paid holidays per year
1 paid commissioners day per year
2 paid personal holidays per year
Employer provided Group Term Life Insurance
Employer provided Long-Term Disability Plan
Voluntary Term Life Insurance
Voluntary Short-Term Disability
Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan
Employee Assistance Program
401b