Lieutenant – Departmental Promotion

Position Description

Interviews to be held Wednesday, July 17th.

Under direction, to direct coordinate and supervise departmental operations and investigative functions; prepare departmental reports; and do related work as required.

Example of Duties

• Supervises the operations and investigative activities of the sheriff's Department.
• Maintains discipline and ensures that departmental rules and policies are followed.
• Takes charge of activities during a major emergency or in the event of a complex problem.
• Assigns details and follows up on progress.
• Reviews investigative or operational reports.
• Conducts briefings and training sessions.
• Supervises and participates in criminal investigations.
• Directs and participates in the questioning of witnesses, suspects or complainants.
• Makes reports and prepares documents for court processes.
• Prepares departmental financial and operational reports.
• Assists in departmental budget formation and prepares marine safety budget.
• Confers with superiors on matters relating to policies and procedures.
• Maintains functional responsibility over the department service functions.
• Serves as department head in the absence of superiors.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

Modern police methods and procedures, including patrol, crime prevention, traffic control, basic investigation and identification techniques; criminal law with particular reference to apprehension, arrest and custody of persons accused of misdemeanors and felonies; rules of evidence pertaining to search and seizure and the preservation and presentation of evidence in criminal cases; recent court decisions on the arrest and handling of suspects and prisoners; principles of supervision and training.

Ability to:

Schedule, organize and supervise the work of subordinates; analyze situations effectively and interpret and apply laws and regulations; demonstrate keen powers of observation and memory; exercise good judgment in personal encounters and relations with the general public; prepare clear, concise and comprehensive written reports; work cooperatively with those contacted in the course of work.

Education, Training, and Experience:

Equivalent to graduation from High School and two years experience performing duties equivalent to a Sheriff's Sergeant.

Special Requirements

Possession of an appropriate California driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles may be required; possession of the basic certificate issued by the State Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission; successful completion of the Peace Officers Standards and Training commission's supervisory and middle management training courses.

8 Sheriff's Management Union (SMU)

For available Health/Dental/Vision insurance please visit the County BENEFITS WEBPAGE.

NEW * Assist-To-Own program to help Couny employees purchase a home.
Program Highlights:

• Down Payment Assistance, up to 5.5% of the Total Mortgage Loan.
• Available with purchase of a primary residence.
• Variety of Mortgage Loan options (FHA, VA, USDA and Conventional Mortgage Loans).
• No first-time homebuyer requirement to qualify.
• Flexible guidelines: Minimum FICO 640; Maximum DTI 50%.
• Flexible income limits, up to moderate income levels; no income limits for FHA and VA.

For more information, vists Calaveras County Assist-to-Own

SMU Uniform Allowance:
$1025.04 per calendar year (effective 1/5/19). Payments will be made monthly on the second pay check.

Merit: After the completion of thirteen (13) completed pay periods of full time satisfactory service in the first step of the salary range, upon recommendation of the department head and unless appointed at a higher step, the probationary employee shall be advanced to the second step in the salary range for his/her classification, but shall not be deemed to be a permanent employee until satisfactory completion of twenty-six (26) complete pay periods. If an employee is appointed at a higher than entry level step than his/her first merit increase shall be after twenty-six (26) complete pay periods of satisfactory service. It shall be the responsibility of department heads, prior to the completion of the initial twenty-five (25) complete pay periods, to report service that is less than satisfactory..

Probation Period: New and promoted employees remain in a probationary status for one year.

SAFETY Longevity Incentives @ 2.5% for each of the following:

• 5.5 years
• 15 years

Vacation Days:

• 0 - 3 complete years = 80 hours per year.
• After 6 months you can take your first week.
• 3 - 10 complete years = 120 hours per year
• 10 years+ = 160 per year

Holidays: 13 paid holidays per year.

Life Insurance: $50,000.00

Sick Leave: 12 days annual sick leave accrual with unlimited accumulation.
Sick leave is accrued at 3.69 hours for each full 80 hours of payroll period.60 hours of sick leave can be used for immediate family, parent spouse, child or sibling.

Assignment Pay:
A 2.5% increase will be awarded to members assigned to special teams:

• Hostage Negotiation Team
• SWAT
• Search and Rescue (SAR)
• Bomb Team
• Dive Team

K-9 Pay:
Handlers will be paid thirty (30) minutes per day, seven (7) days per week, at one and one-half (1 ½ ) times the regular rate of pay whether on or off duty, for the time caring for an assigned K-9 including, but not limited to, handling, training, walking, boarding, feeding, grooming, veterinary examinations, or otherwise caring for the dog.

Education Incentives:
AA Degree........................................................3.0%
Advanced POST................................................5.0%
AA Degree and Advanced POST Certificate.....8.0%
BA/BS Degree....................................................5.5%
BA/BS and Advanced POST Certificate............10.0%
Masters Degree.................................................10.0%
POST Supervisory Certificate............................2.5%

CLASSIFICATIONS MAXIMUM PERCENT

1. Deputies 10%
2. DA Investigator I 10%
3. DA Investigator II (Non-Supervisory) 10%
4. DA Investigator II (Supervisory) 12.5%
5. Sergeants 12.5%

Bi-Lingual pay:
2.5% assignment increase.

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA):

• Pre-Tax Flexible Spending: Medical Reimbursement - Max contribution of $2,500 annually
• Pre-Tax Flexible Spending: Dependent Care Account - Max contribution of $5,000 annually

Section 125 Plan:
Additional insurance is available through the Section 125 plan and may be purchased from an EBS representative during open enrollment or by appointment when they are on-site.

AFLAC

• Heart & Stroke Insurance
• Cancer Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Universal Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance

LEGALSHIELD

Retirement:
CLASSIC MEMBERS CalPERS: 3% @ 50
PEPRA MEMBERS CalPERS: 2.7% @ 57

Deferred Compensation:
The County offers a 457(b) Government plan. Employees can contribute to this deferred compensation plan (Pre & Post tax options). The County currently utilizes VALIC,

Closing Date/Time: 7/5/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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