Sheriffs Captain

County of Monterey•Salinas, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The County of Monterey Sheriff's Office is seeking to establish an eligible list for the Sheriff’s Captain classification, which operates within the Corrections and Enforcement Operations Bureaus. This role involves highly technical research and analysis of complex problems to support executive management in the supervision, inspection, and organization of divisions, departmental functions, or programs. The Sheriff's Captain may also maintain command of a bureau in the absence of higher authority. The eligible list created from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with extensive experience managing sworn law enforcement officers and demonstrating problem-solving abilities.

Requirements

Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license at the time of appointment.
Possession of a California BASIC P.O.S.T. Certificate and a Supervisory Certificate issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.
Pursuant to the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, Section 1005 (c) (1), successful completion of a certified Management Course within the first year of employment.
Custody Operations Bureau Assignments: Pursuant to the California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) requirements, successful completion of the 56-hour Basic Jail Operations Supplemental Core Course.
Enforcement Operations Bureau Assignments: Pursuant to the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, successful completion of patrol field training program.
Successfully pass a complete background/suitability process, which includes a polygraph examination or voice stress analysis, psychological examination, and medical examination.
Work flexible hours, shifts, weekends and holidays; and be subject to being available or called in during off-duty hours.
Maintain the standards established by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST), Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) and the Sheriff's Office.
Maintain a minimum level of physical fitness.
Properly use firearms, radios, and physical restraint.
Two years of experience comparable to that of a Monterey County Sheriff’s Commander or above, performing management duties in Administration, Corrections or Enforcement Operations.

Nice To Haves

Thorough knowledge of principles, practices, and methods of modern police or correctional management and administration, leadership, organization, and planning.
Thorough knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws, codes, ordinances, and court decisions applicable to the assignment, including search and seizure, evidence rules, suspect interviews, court procedure, criminal laws, arrest laws, and laws governing the care, custody, and control of prisoners.
Thorough knowledge of principles, practices, and methods of personnel supervision, evaluation, training, and development.
Thorough knowledge of Monterey County Sheriff's Office policies and procedures.
Thorough knowledge of provisions of the Peace Officer Bill of Rights.
Thorough knowledge of procedures and use of resources and equipment required during emergency situations, critical incidents, and major events.
Working knowledge of principles and practices of financial administration and control procedures.
Working knowledge of investigative procedures, methods, and techniques, including preserving crime scenes, identifying the elements of a crime, preserving evidence, and obtaining statements.
Working knowledge of Monterey County Memorandums of Understanding for applicable employees.
Ability to interpret executive management direction and develop, administer, and incorporate into operational policies and procedures.
Ability to identify and solve management and administrative problems.
Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to operational problems and those of a sensitive or political nature.
Ability to direct and participate in advanced administrative and operational activities, and coordinate with other agencies, departments, divisions, and programs.
Ability to develop and implement long and short-range plans, coordinate resources, and supervise the activities of personnel.
Ability to supervise, evaluate, and train assigned personnel.
Ability to act decisively in emergency situations and adopt a proper course of action.
Ability to effectively delegate responsibility and authority to others.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to negotiate agreement between differing individuals or groups and resolve conflicts with tact and diplomacy.
Ability to utilize appropriate interpersonal style and methods of communication to gain acceptance, cooperation, or agreement of a plan, activity, or program idea.
Ability to oversee, manage, and assist in preparing and administering a station, division, program, or departmental functions budget.
Ability to understand, interpret, and apply pertinent laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including all levels of County employees, public officials, government agency representatives, outside law enforcement officials, community and business leaders, and members of the public.

Responsibilities

Coordinates long- and short-term plans, implements and directs multiple teams, programs, units, divisions, or station law enforcement operations.
Develops strategic plans related to crime prevention and investigation, protection of life and property, inmate care and custody, court security, and communications on a bureau scale.
Ensures smooth interaction across bureau and inter-agency lines.
Maintains facilities to ensure security, safety, and sanitary conditions; maintains and accounts for evidence and specialized equipment; and inspects and directs the maintenance of administrative and confidential records.
Manages and coordinates complex law enforcement activities with various agencies, participates in law enforcement deployment planning, and serves as incident or scene commander in emergency situations.
Manages or oversees challenging, sensitive, and confidential matters affecting employees, facilities, equipment, or operations, including investigations of employee grievances, misconduct allegations, and violations of rules.
Assesses critical needs, assigns personnel, allocates resources, and coordinates workflow to solve complex problems.
Develops, assists, implements, and issues detailed guidance and directives for goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Participates in personnel recruitment, selection, assignment, and transfer; and directs or coordinates professional development and training.
Oversees, coordinates, and manages multiple stations, divisions, programs, or department functions and budgets, including personnel and equipment needs evaluation.
Assists in preparing and administering the department budget.
Provides oversight for the development, creation, and monitoring of revenue-producing programs and special or grant-funded programs for compliance.
Manages fiscal resources.
Directs, prepares, and presents oral and written reports for various agencies, managers, community groups, media, and the public.
Acts on behalf of the Sheriff as assigned and commits department resources.
Prepares executive correspondence related to legislative and departmental actions.
Monitors current and proposed legislation to assess its impact and develops the County and Sheriff’s Office legislative response.
Presents formal positions on legislative topics.