Sergeant

Davis County GovernmentFarmington, UT
$40 - $62Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of a Lieutenant or other administrative superior, performs first line supervisory and technical law enforcement work. This position will be assigned within the Sheriff's Office Divisions.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent plus five (5) years of full-time experience as a Correctional Officer or Law Enforcement Officer.
  • Must be certified as a full-time Law Enforcement Officer or Correctional Officer through the Utah Peace Officer Standards and Training Academy (POST); must maintain certification and complete required annual training.
  • Must achieve a qualifying score on the Sergeant examination.
  • Must pass the Physical fitness test annually.
  • Must be either a United States citizen or a lawful resident of the United States who has been in the United States legally for at least five years and has legal authorization to work in the United States.
  • Must complete the POST Instructor Development course or an equivalent course within 12 months of appointment.
  • Must possess a valid driver license; new employees with an out-of-state license must obtain a valid Utah Driver License within sixty (60) days of hire date (exceptions for military personnel and their dependents).
  • Employees driving a personal vehicle while on county business must maintain the minimum vehicle liability insurance as specified in the Utah Code.

Nice To Haves

  • Preference for active instructors in law enforcement and/or corrections-related disciplines (firearms, defensive tactics, less-lethal systems, etc.)

Responsibilities

  • Supervises the operations of the Investigations Unit and/or Crime Lab; assigns cases to subordinates; assists, advises, and evaluates assigned cases.
  • Reviews case reports submitted by subordinates.
  • Performs technical law enforcement work; maintains caseload, collects evidence, conducts interviews, documents crime scenes, develops informants, and operates specialized investigative equipment.
  • Supervises the operations of the Courts Unit, including court security and bailiffs; assigns deputies to court rooms and security stations.
  • Prepares statistical reports on bailiff and security hours.
  • Assists with the transportation and extradition of inmates.
  • Serves as the shift commander and supervises the operations of the shift; coordinates and directs assigned division operations. Performs the duties of a patrol officer to ensure public safety throughout Davis County with special attention to unincorporated areas and contracted cities.
  • Arranges and supervises inmate transportation, including video court.
  • Oversees the field training program for new employees.
  • Manages the recruitment and background investigations for prospective employees of the Sheriff's Office, and backgrounds for jail contract employees and volunteers.
  • Manages the ankle monitor and 24/7 programs.
  • Manages inmate programs, visitation, and property.
  • Oversees the classification of inmates, including proper housing; responds to inmate grievances, oversees inmate disciplinary process, oversees inmate workers.
  • Manages the jail records management system (Spillman).
  • Acts as the Watch Commander; directs and supervises operations within the jail.
  • Supervises sanitation, cleanliness, security, and compliance with orders and regulations of the jail kitchen.
  • Supervises operations within the jail intake area, including the timeliness of inmate bookings and releases.
  • Reviews and verifies all paperwork for the intake and release of jail inmates; ensures all inmate property is accounted for and secured. Supervises the operation of control rooms including camera monitors, control panels, and computers.
  • Reviews and corrects records of incidents, visitations, and bookings.

Benefits

  • Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance day one
  • Paid leave: 13 vacation days, 12 sick leave, 12 holidays, 3 personal days
  • 4 weeks paid parental leave after 6 months of employment
  • 401k match of 2%
  • Full pension retirement
  • Yearly performance pay increases up to 2.5%
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