Detention Lieutenant - Promotional

Position Information

THIS RECRUITMENT IS PROMOTIONAL ONLY. YOU MUST PRESENTLY BE A FULL- OR PART-TIME REGULAR OR PROBATIONARY COUNTY OF SONOMA, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, SONOMA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, OR SONOMA COUNTY WATER AGENCY EMPLOYEE IN ORDER TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION.

The Sheriff's Office has requested a department promotional certification to fill a Detention Lieutenant position. Only qualified permanent and/or probationary Department employees on the eligible list may be eligible for referral to the department for the advertised position. The Civil Service title for this position is Correctional Lieutenant.
Under general direction, the Detention Lieutenant plans, organizes, directs, and supervises the detention activities of a specific shift within the Main Adult Detention Facility (M.A.D.F.). They may function as the Assistant Facility Commander of the North County Detention Facility, act for the Facility Captain or the Assistant Sheriff in their absence; and provide leadership and supervision in a wide variety of complex and technical administrative, programmatic, operational, and/or service-related functions and activities.

Detention Lieutenant is the first management-level position in the Correctional Deputy series. As such, the Detention Lieutenant is responsible for supervising, coordinating, and planning staff activities, scheduling shifts, assigning tasks, and evaluating the performance of subordinate staff. Although the primary emphasis of the Detention Lieutenant is overseeing staff, operational, and/or program functions; the scope of the Detention Lieutenant's responsibilities also includes the analysis, research, and evaluation of detention facility activities.

Individuals hired into this class shall serve a probationary period of one year. Incumbents in the Correctional Lieutenant classification are Peace Officers as defined by Penal Code 830.1(c). Incumbents newly hired into the classification of Correctional Lieutenant must successfully complete Penal Code 832 within one year of appointment and must successfully complete the Board of State and Community Corrections Manager/Administrator Core Course within one year of appointment.

TENTATIVE KEY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ORIENTATION AND TESTING DATES

• Orientation: Tuesday, December 31, 2024 - 1400 hours, MADF Briefing Room
• Oral Board: Thursday, January 30, 2025

APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that will provide for the listed knowledge and abilities. Normally, this would include graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable General Education Development Certificate and five years of recent work experience in corrections, law enforcement or in criminal justice, including two years at a supervisory level. Significant related coursework or graduation from an accredited college or university with a related degree is highly desirable.

Additional Requirements: In accordance with California Government Code, Section 1029 - 1031, and the California Corrections Standards Authority, Title 15, Article 2-3, Minimum Standards for Selection and Training, each employee shall meet the following minimum standards: Must be at least 18 years of age at time of appointment; United States citizenship or status as a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship (if a permanent resident alien has not obtained citizenship within three years after application for employment or is denied citizenship, he/she will be disqualified for peace officer status); and have no prior felony conviction nor be under current formal probation supervision. Candidates who are POST-certified, and have not attended any CCSA Adult Corrections Officer Core Courses, must successfully complete the CCSA Adult Corrections Officer Basic Academy Supplemental Core Course within one year of appointment.

Candidates certified for employment must be willing to undergo and successfully complete an in-depth background investigation, including a psychological evaluation, finger printing, criminal history check, polygraph, and a medical examination.

Candidates must be willing to work in uniform and willing to work all shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekdays, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

License: Possession of a valid driver’s license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of: the laws, codes, ordinances and policies which govern the care, detention and release of prisoners; the modern methods and techniques of discipline as they relate to persons under criminal confinement; principles and practices of modern adult institutional facility management; effective and efficient personnel management and supervisory techniques and program budget management; the rules, regulations, practices and procedures in the day-to-day operation and control of Sheriff's Detention Facilities; Divisional Policy and Procedure Manual.

Working knowledge of: research methodology, report writing and basic statistics; written communications including language mechanics, syntax, and English composition; recent developments, current literature and sources of information relevant to the management of a modern detention facility.

Knowledge of: modern personnel practices and processes for investigating allegations of unlawful discrimination.

Ability to: plan, organize, direct and supervise the programs and operations of an adult detention facility related to the processing and care of persons under criminal confinement; plan, assign, supervise, train and evaluate the work of subordinate Correctional Deputies and support staff; interpret and enforce institutional rules, regulations and other policies with firmness, tact and impartiality; analyze administrative problems, reach practical conclusions, and report recommended changes; prepare clear and concise written reports and oral presentations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with prisoners, subordinate staff, management and support personnel, the general public, County departments and other criminal justice system agencies; plan and organize research and statistical work relating to the various aspects of institutional administration, budget and general management matters; use principles of inductive and deductive reasoning to validate conclusions and recommendations; and employ group dynamics and motivational methodology to all levels of employees.

Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying

• Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.
• You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.
• You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.
• Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.

APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.

Responses to supplemental questions may be scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses that state, "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored.

The selection procedure will consist of the following examination:

An Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass/not pass); and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position. Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Relevance of work history, related experience, and achieved level of education and/or training as described in the application and responses to the supplemental questions.

Candidates demonstrating possession of the minimum qualifications will be placed on an employment list in order of most qualified to least qualified based on the achieved score received in the Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination. Scores may be adjusted based on such factors as the number of candidates, anticipated vacancies, past practice, and natural breaks in the scores achieved by this group of candidates.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org . Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.

The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.

HR Analyst: JL
HR Technician: EV

IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not apply to Extra Help positions.

COUNTY OF SONOMA BENEFITS: MANAGEMENT*

These are some of the excellent benefits the County offers:

Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual and sick leave accruals; additional management leave annually, 12 paid holidays, and may be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment.

Health Plan : Choose from nine health plans (three HMOs, three deductible HMOs, and three HSA-qualifying plans) with a generousCounty contribution to the premium (the contribution amount varies by bargaining unit). For more information, please see the appropriate MOU.

Retirement :Fully integrated with Social Security.For more information regarding eligibility, retirement contributions, and reciprocity with prior public service, please visit https://scretire.org/active-/-deferred/when-you-are-hired .

IRS 457 Plan : Pre-tax employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical : County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits.

Student Loan Debt Relief :County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education.

Plus excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, professional development, and more.

For answers to specific questions regarding the employment process and more details about benefits or retirement, please contact Human Resources at (707) 565-2331.Additional details about benefit and compensation packages can be found in the MOUs located at https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/human-resources/divisions-and-units/employee-relations/labor-agreements-and-salary-resolution . For specific information about health and welfare benefits including plan options, coverage, and premium amounts go to https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/human-resources or, contact the Human Resources' Risk Management-Benefits Office at benefits@sonoma-county.org or (707) 565-2900.

*IMPORTANT NOTES: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

Closing Date/Time: 1/12/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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