Correctional Lieutenant

San Joaquin County, CA
Stockton, California United States  View Map
Posted: Nov 13, 2024
  • Salary: $9,057.42 - $11,009.35/month USD
  • Full Time
  • CORRECTIONS
  • Job Description

    Introduction

    This department promotional examination is being given to fill one vacancy for Correctional Lieutenant in the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office and to establish an eligible list which may be used to fill future vacancies.

    For additional information, please click on the link to view the recruitment brochure:

    Correctional Lieutenant

    Final Filing Deadline : November 22, 2024

    PLEASE NOTE : This is a department promotional opportunity. Qualified applicants must currently be employed with the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office and meet the promotional eligibility requirements as stated in Civil Service Rule 10, Section 3-Eligibility for Promotional Examinations.

    Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline.

    NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.

    TYPICAL DUTIES

    • Provides substantive leadership for all subordinate sworn and non-sworn personnel assigned to Custody Division; plans, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of subordinate sworn and non-sworn personnel assigned to custody; administers a variety of corrections programs and functions; maintains proper staffing levels in compliance with departmental policies; evaluates work performance and behavior in accordance with the Custody Division mission statement, department and divisional policy, Title 5 Minimum Jail Standards, and all federal and California laws.
    • Develops, interprets, and communicates special orders or instructions related to Corrections; insures that department goals and responsibilities are met; handles specialized and complex tasks related to facility operations.
    • Manages facility operations to insure the safety and security of citizens, staff and inmates; insures discipline of inmates complies with applicable laws and regulations; reviews complaints from staff and inmates and takes appropriate action; oversees the investigation of inmate grievances and reports of crimes; reviews and evaluates jail incident reports and insures appropriate follow up and continuation actions.
    • Coordinates and oversees all programs, services, and contracts within assigned facility or function; insures contract compliance with other agencies and venders.
    • Participates in the development and implementation of department and division policies and procedures; reviews and updates policies and procedures for the operation of assigned facility or function; participates in the development and monitoring of subdivision budget and management of allocated funds.
    • Performs administrative research and analysis for special projects; may manage a technical area such as inmate classification, inmate discipline, and staff training.
    • Participates in planning, developing, and implementing departmental in-service training programs.
    • Prepares a variety of correspondence and reports; reviews and edits subordinates' reports.


    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    PLEASE NOTE: This is a departmental promotion. Qualified applicants must currently be employed with the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office and meet the promotional eligibility requirements as stated in Civil Service Rule 10, Section 3-Eligiblity for Promotional Examinations.

    Experience : Two (2) years continuous assignment working in the classification of Correctional Sergeant or Deputy Sheriff Sergeant assigned to the custody division in San Joaquin County. Both of these qualifying years must have been within the last four years.

    Substitution : Experience working in the classification of Correctional Sergeant or Deputy Sheriff Sergeant in an STC participating local detention facility may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the above required experience.

    License and Certificates : Possession of a valid California Driver’s license, STC Correctional Officer Core Course certificate, and certificate of completion of 832 P.C. (laws of arrest).

    Note: Supplemental application must be submitted with employment application.

    KNOWLEDGE

    Basic principles and practices of management and jail administration; The Custody Division Mission Statement of the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office, principles and practices of supervision and training; contemporary correctional practices, procedures, and resources; laws and ordinances of the County and State relating to Sheriff responsibility; Sheriff-Coroner department responsibilities, policies, and functions; California Code of Regulations, Title 15 and Title 24 Jail Standards, Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) requirements, basic budgeting principles; principles and methods of interviewing and interrogation; methods of personal identification used in law enforcement; basic elements of human behavior; the behavior of persons under restraint; rights and privileges of prisoners; search, security, and key control procedures for custody of prisoners; public relations principles and practices; report writing techniques; language usage and mechanics; court procedures.

    ABILITY

    Organize, assign and review the work of others; analyze procedural, training, and staffing needs; enforce laws, ordinances, and policies with firmness, tact, and fairness; evaluate situations and determine appropriate courses of action; read and understand technical, legal, administrative, and other job related material; express oneself clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; react quickly and calmly in emergencies; work effectively with staff, inmates, public officials, and the general public.

    PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

    Mobility -Frequent operation of keyboard, sitting for long periods, standing for long periods; occasional walking, pushing/pulling, bending/squatting, driving, climbing ladders, running, and climbing stairs; Lifting -Frequently lifts 5 lbs. or less; occasionally lifts 5 to 70+ lbs., occasionally restrains, lifts/turns heavy objects or people; Visual -Constant overall vision and reading up close required; frequent color perception, eye-hand coordination, depth perception, peripheral field of vision; Dexterity -Occasional holding, reaching, grasping, repetitive motion, writing; Hearing/Talking -Frequent hearing normal speech, hearing on telephone/radio, talking in person and on telephone, occasional talking over a public address, hearing faint sounds; Emotional/Psychological -Constant decision making and concentration, frequent emergency situations, working alone, working weekends/nights, overtime/travel, exposure to trauma, grief, death, occasional public contact, heights, hazardous materials; Environmental -Occasional noise, dirt, dust, smoke, fumes, poor ventilation, cold, heat, hazardous materials.

    Selection Procedures

    Civil Service Rule 10 - Section 3 - Eligibility for Promotional Examinations

    To compete in a promotional examination, an employee must:

    A. Meet the minimum qualifications of the class on or before the final filing date for filing applications.

    B. Meet one of the following qualifying service requirements:

    1. Have permanent status in the Classified Service.

    2. Probationary, part-time, or temporary employees who have worked a minimum of 1040 hours in the previous 12 months or previous calendar year.

    3. Exempt employees who have worked a minimum of 2,080 continuous and consecutive hours.

    C. Have a rating of satisfactory or better on the last performance evaluation.

    D. If a person whose name is on a promotional list is separated (except for layoff) the name shall be removed from the promotional list of the action.

    Employees who meet the minimum qualifications will go through one of the following examination process:
    • Written Exam : The civil service written exam is a multiple choice format. If the written exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list.
    • Oral Exam : The oral exam is a structured interview process that will assess the candidate’s education, training, and experience and may include a practical exercise. The oral exam selection process is not a hiring interview. A panel of up to four people will determine the candidate’s score and rank for placement on the eligible list. Top candidates from the eligible list are referred for hiring interviews. If the oral exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list.
    • Written & Oral Exam: If both a written exam and an oral exam is administered, the written exam is weighted at 60% and the oral exam is weighted at 40% unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% on each examination in order to be placed on the eligible list.
    • Rate-out: A rate-out is an examination that involves a paper rating of the candidate’s application using the following criteria: education, training, and experience. Candidates will not be scheduled for the rate-out process.

    Note: The rating of 70 referred to may be the same or other than an arithmetic 70% of the total possible points.

    Testing Accommodation: Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at (209) 468-3370 prior to the examination date.

    Eligible Lists: Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for nine months, but may be extended by the Human Resources Director for a longer period which shall not exceed a total of three years for the date esblished.

    Certification/Referral: Names from the eligible list will be referred to the hiring department by the following methods.
    • Rule of Five: The top five names will be referred for hiring interviews. This applies only to department or countywide promotional examination.

    Physical Exam: Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities.

    Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grand parent, grand child or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when;

    • They are related to the Appointing Authority or

    • The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other.

    Department Head may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule.

    HOW TO APPLY

    Apply Online:

    www.sjgov.org/department/hr

    By mail or in person:

    San Joaquin County Human Resources

    44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330

    Stockton, CA 95202

    Office hours:
    Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays.

    Phone: (209) 468-3370

    Job Line:

    For current employment opportunities please call our 24-hour job line at (209) 468-3377.

    When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. (The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division).

    San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees.

    Equal Opportunity Employer : San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to www.sjgov.org/department/hr/eeo .


    Click on a link below to apply for this position:
    Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here. View and print the official application form as an Acrobat pdf file. A San Joaquin County application form is required for this recruitment. You may print this Acrobat PDF document and then fill it in. Contact us via conventional means. You may contact us by phone at (209) 468-3370, or by email, or apply for a job in person at the San Joaquin County Human Resources Division.

    Closing Date/Time: 11/22/2024 11:59:00 PM
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • San Joaquin County
    • San Joaquin County

    San Joaquin County - Greatness Grows Here

    The County offers a unique opportunity to enjoy natural California beauty and nature, or music, arts and culture - from the waters of the Delta to the vast vineyards, San Joaquin County has it all. The region boasts some of the finest opportunities in the state for boating, fishing, camping, history-gathering, or just plain fun in the sun. For those times when a change of pace is desired, San Francisco, Lake Tahoe and Yosemite National Park are all within 90 minutes of San Joaquin County.

    San Joaquin County is one of the most agriculturally rich regions in California. Twenty-four thousand acres of farmland are dedicated to the production of asparagus. Wine grapes are also a leading crop in the county and wineries and vineyards have sprung up from Stockton to Lodi. Lodi was named Wine Enthusiasts Wine Region of the Year in 2015.

    The regional arts and culture scene offers treasures such as the Haggin Museum, San Joaquin County Historical Museum, and the Children's Museum of Stockton. The Stockton Symphony, San Joaquin County Ballet, Bob Hope Theater, and Stockton Civic Center are popular venues for entertainment.

    San Joaquin County also has a robust educational environment. The County’s 17 school districts provide families with a wide array of choices for their children's educational development. The University of the Pacific, California State University, Stanislaus - Stockton Center, Humphreys College and School of Law, National University and San Joaquin Delta Community College offer a variety of choices for advanced education.

    Homes and apartments are plentiful and the median home price in the San Joaquin County is affordable compared to other nearby areas. Convenient, comfortable housing is available in most sections of the County. New homes abound in both the south and north area; historic homes are found primarily in central Stockton and downtown Lodi.

    COUNTY EMPLOYMENT

    One of the richest benefits offered to County employees is the opportunity to be a public servant and provide essential services to the constituents of San Joaquin County. Employees are proud that their hard work makes a difference in the community and receive great satisfaction that there is a link between their service and the betterment of the quality of life in San Joaquin County.

    The County provides career employment opportunities in many areas including law enforcement, social services, health services and many more. The County employees over 6,000 full time employees and serves a population of over 700,000 residents. The County operates a jail, hospital, children’s shelter, and several regional parks.

    There are many opportunities for career progression within San Joaquin County in the fields of accounting, clerical support, dispatching, medical records, hospital patient registration, social services, eligibility work, social service case management, public safety, and many other areas. Visit our website to see classification descriptions of positions and to seek information about County departments.

    COMPENSATION and BENEFITS

    In addition to competitive base salary, most full time positions will also offer a generous benefit package.

    In addition to the base salary, the County offers:

    • Health, Dental and Vision plan coverage
    • 457 Deferred Compensation Plan with some positions being offered a County matching contribution
    • A Defined Benefit retirement plan with reciprocity with many public sector retirement systems including CalPERS.
    • 125 Flex Benefits Plan
    • 12 days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation
    • Vacation leave ranging from 10 days a year up to 23 days depending on length of service
    • 10-14 paid holidays per year
    • Other benefits and compensation may be provided depending on the position
    • A robust Employee Engage & Development Program
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