What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lieutenant position at County of Yolo?
The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill one regular, full-time position in the class of Lieutenant at the Yolo County Sheriff's Office.
Definition
Under direction, the incumbent plans, directs, and supervises the activities of a major functional operation in the Sheriff's Office, and to do the related work as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Positions allocated to this classification are assigned overall responsibilities for the supervision of a major functional operation of the Sheriff's Office.
- Plans, assigns, and supervises the work program and personnel in a major functional operation of the Sheriff's Office;
- consults with the Sheriff and other key department employees in the formulation of goals and policies;
- prepares administrative reports and correspondence;
- directs and supervises the investigation of felonies, misdemeanors;
- establishes and schedules assignment of subordinate personnel;
- enforces rules and regulations pertaining to the Sheriff's Office;
- takes immediate charge of activities in a major emergency or in the event of an unusually complex problem;
- coordinates the activities of specific job assignments with the activities of other departmental operations and other law enforcement agencies;
- participates in professional crime enforcement activities;
- coordinates training activities of other departmental units.
Education: An Associate’s Degree (60 semester units or 90 quarter units) or equivalent from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, criminology, police science, or other related field. A Bachelor's degree is desirable; AND
Experience: Five (5) years of law enforcement experience, of which two years must be supervisory experience equivalent to the Yolo County Sergeant class at a California POST certified law enforcement agency; AND
Certification: Possession of the California Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Intermediate Certificate. The California POST Advanced Certificate is desirable.
Substitution: Additional law enforcement experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis up to the maximum of two years.
OR
Education: Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, criminology, police science or other related field; AND
Experience: Ten (10) years of increasingly responsible law enforcement experience; AND
Certification: Possession of the California Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Advanced Certificate.
Knowledge of: the principles, methods, and techniques of law enforcement; wide knowledge of criminal law, including the law of arrest; search and seizure, rules of evidence, and laws governing jail procedures; knowledge of modern police identification and record keeping methods; knowledge of personnel administration and the proper manner of dealing with personnel problems.
Ability to: plan, assign, and supervise subordinate personnel; ability to analyze complex situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action; ability to make independent decisions in the absence of higher authorities; ability to prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive written and oral reports; ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with fellow employees, government officials, and the general public.
License
Positions in this classification require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver's license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.
Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the final filing date. Application information must be current, concise, and related to the requirements in this job announcement. A resume may be included with your application; however, it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. In addition to a completed application, applicants are required to submit a completed supplemental questionnaire. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
Additional documents may be submitted to the Yolo County Human Resources Department in any one or more of the following ways:
- As an attachment to the online application
- By e-mail to jobs@yolocounty.org
- By fax to (530) 666-8049
- By hand-delivery to 625 Court Street, Room 101, Woodland, CA 95695. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Selection Procedure
The following is a tentative schedule of events that will occur as part of the selection process. The selection process steps may change with or without notice.
* Screen for Minimum Qualifications
* Screen for Best Qualified
* Department Selection Interview
* Background Investigation
* Conditional Job Offer, pending:
* Psychological Exam
* Medical Exam
* Proof of COVID Vaccination or Exemption
Screening for Best Qualified
The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant's education, training, and experience will be evaluated to determine those applicants that are best qualified.
Contact Information
For questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail at jobs@yolocounty.org or by phone at (530) 666-8055.
Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants. Reasonable testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities or who are unable to attend a scheduled test due to religious reasons in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call the County of Yolo Human Resources Office at (530) 666-8055 at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled test date to request accommodation. Documentation from a medical doctor, rehabilitation counselor, or other qualified professional will be required.
Salary : $128,656 - $156,382
