Sergeant

County of Shasta•Redding, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direction of a Station Lieutenant or Division Commander, to plan, supervise, direct, lead, and train assigned personnel in law enforcement, crime prevention, investigative, and special unit duties; and to perform related work as required. A Sergeant has the first-line supervisory responsibility over subordinate personnel in any division of the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office, which includes but is not limited to the Enforcement Division, Services Division, Coroner Division, and Custody Division. Sergeants may also be assigned to supervise detectives, special units, or assigned non-sworn personnel, and are responsible for the job duties listed below.

Requirements

Knowledge of: Divisions, functions, responsibilities, regulations, and procedures of the Shasta County Sheriff's Office; modern police methods and procedures, including patrol, crime prevention, and basic investigation and identification techniques; laws pertaining to search and seizure, arrest and interrogation of suspects; criminal law, rules of evidence, and presentation of evidence in criminal cases; techniques of criminal investigation and methods of identifying and preserving evidence; laws, rules, and regulations; basic principles and techniques of supervision and training; and the proper operation and care of Sheriff's Office firearms and equipment.
Ability to: Lead, plan, assign, instruct, and supervise the work of subordinate staff in all four-divisions of the Sheriff’s Office and direct the training of subordinate staff; prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive written reports; obtain information through interview, interrogation and observation; enforce state and local laws and departmental policies firmly and impartially; establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Five (5) years of law enforcement experience.

Nice To Haves

Investigative experience and/or sixty (60) college units preferred.
Associate of Arts degree desirable.

Responsibilities

Plans, directs, leads, supervises, and coordinates personnel on an assigned shift; assists in the preparation of Special Teams and Collateral Assignments; assists in implementing and enforcing operational and administrative policies and procedures; conducts periodic staff inspections of personnel and equipment; acts as liaison with other sections, outside agencies, the public, and between management and subordinate personnel; monitors the performance of subordinate personnel and prepares evaluations; prepares regular and special reports; may coordinate departmental training activity; may be assigned a variety of administrative duties related to background and internal affairs investigations, personnel, and coordinates activities under the direction of the Sheriff; assumes responsibility for the command of Special Teams and Collateral Assignments during the absence of those of higher rank; on an assigned shift, supervises patrol personnel involved in answering calls for protection of life and property, pursuing suspects, and making arrests; assigns patrol vehicles; may supervise and participate in the protection of people using the waterways of Shasta County; may coordinate the activities of sworn and civilian personnel in planning for and dealing with emergency and hazardous situations within the County; supervises and conducts investigations on major crime cases; reviews cases and assists subordinates in preparing cases for prosecution; may assign major cases to appropriate personnel; organizes and participates in the surveillance of suspects; gathers and coordinates intelligence information.
If assigned to the Transportation and/or Alternative Custody Program within the Custody Division: Supervise Deputies, Correctional Deputies, Public Safety Services Officers, and any other staff assigned to the Custody Division; supervise intakes and releases; take charge in emergency situations; instruct personnel in jail operations in accordance with the minimum jail standards of California; review bookings and other daily paperwork; coordinate transportation of inmates, ensure compliance with Title 15 regulations, and other applicable state laws and policies.