Sheriff's Sergeant (Internal Sheriff's Office applicants only)

Hennepin County•Hennepin County, MN

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Sergeant to supervise the work of deputies and support staff assigned to various Sheriff's Office divisions and units. This position may be assigned to any unit or division within the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office and requires flexibility in hours including days, evenings, overnights, on-call, weekends, holidays, and requires being on call 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, and 365 days/year. This is a full-time, benefit earning position. You must be a current regular or probationary employee. Limited duration employees are not eligible. This position is internally classified as a Sheriff's Sergeant.

Requirements

Four or more years of approved law enforcement experience as a licensed peace officer.
Licensed as a Peace Officer in the state of Minnesota.
A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit.

Nice To Haves

Ability to work effectively within a complex environment, create a trusting and productive work environment, and establish focus for team efforts.
Plan, organize, assign, supervise, and inspect the work of subordinates.
Exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other public officials, departmental members, and general public.
Work effectively with an increasingly diverse client population.
Demonstrate a commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in their work and interactions.

Responsibilities

Supervise the work of deputies and support staff assigned to various Sheriff's Office divisions and units.
Train and develop staff; write performance evaluations; handle first-line grievances.
Recommend commendations and disciplinary action to superiors.
Communicate and interpret administrative and policy directives; administer labor agreements.
Participate in the general enforcement of law, prevention of crime or disorder, and criminal investigations.
Record activities during assigned shift and inform relief and senior officers of all pertinent details.
Study departmental methods and procedures; analyze organizational issues in assignment of functions, lines of authority, and staffing to recommend improvements to administration.
Act as division/unit lead in the absence of an administrative superior.
Provide leadership to further department-based strategies that align with county goals, mission and core values for diversity, equity & inclusion.