Applicants must apply on the Monterey County Human Resources website.

The Sheriff’s Office is currently recruiting to establish an eligible list for the Sheriff’s Captain classification which resides in the Corrections and Enforcement Operations Bureaus.   The Sheriff’s Captain performs highly technical research and analysis of complex problems in support of executive management in managing, supervising, inspecting, and organizing the work of divisions, departmental functions or programs; and maintains command of a bureau in the absence of higher authority; and performs other related duties as required.

The Captain classification differs from Chief Deputy in that the latter class is appointed by the Sheriff and is exempt from the Civil Service system. This classification differs from Sheriff's Commander in that incumbents are answerable to the Sheriff, Undersheriff, or a Chief Deputy and have responsibility for the overall administration of the activities of one of the major bureaus of the agency.

Example of Duties:

• Coordinates the long- and short-term plans, implements and directs multiple teams, programs, units, divisions or station law enforcement operations
• On a bureau scale, develop strategic plans related to the prevention and investigation of crime, protection of life and property, care and custody of inmates, court security and communications
• Ensures a smooth flow of interaction across bureau and inter-agency lines
• Maintains facilities to ensure security, safety and sanitary conditions; maintains and accounts for a wide variety of evidence and specialized equipment; and inspects and directs the maintenance of administrative and confidential records
• Working with the Bureau Chiefs, manages and coordinates complex law enforcement activities with bureaus, divisions, stations, departments, Federal, State, local, and community agencies; participates in law enforcement deployment planning and serving as incident or scene commander in emergency situations, critical incidents and major events that may involve large numbers of added personnel and coordination with other agencies
• Manages or oversees the most challenging, sensitive and confidential matters affecting employees, facilities, equipment, or operations, including the investigation of employee grievances, allegations of officer misconduct and officer suitability, violations of rules and regulations, crimes and suspicious occurrences and takes or recommends appropriate action
• Assesses critical needs, assigns personnel, allocates resources and coordinates workflow to solve complex problems
• Develops, assists, implements and issues detailed guidance and verbal and written directives for goals, objectives, policies and procedures
• Participates in the recruitment, selection, assignment and transfer of personnel; and directs or coordinates the professional development and training of personnel
• Oversees, coordinates, and manages multiple stations, divisions, programs or department functions and budgets to include the evaluation of personnel and equipment needs; and assists in preparing and administering department budget
• Provides oversight as the agency develops, creates, and monitors revenue-producing programs, special or grant funded programs for compliance with program projections and objectives; and manages fiscal resources
• Directs, prepares and presents oral and written reports for, and conducts meetings with, other local, regional, State and Federal agencies, other managers, community groups, the media and the general public
• Acts on the Sheriff’s behalf as assigned and commits department resources to include personnel and equipment
• Prepares executive correspondence relating to legislative and departmental actions such as ordinances, grants, enforcement actions, internal affair investigations and disciplinary actions; correspond and respond to public and other agencies’ inquiries
• Monitors current and proposed legislation to assess its impact, develops the County and Sheriff’s Office legislative response; and presents formal position on topic

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

Thorough knowledge of:

• Principles, practices and methods of modern police or correctional management and administration, leadership, organization and planning.
• Federal, State, and local laws, codes, ordinances and court decisions applicable to the assignment to include search and seizure, evidence rules, suspect interviews, court procedure criminal laws, arrest laws and laws governing the care, custody and control of prisoners in the county jail.
• Principles, practices and methods of personnel supervision, evaluation, training and development.
• Monterey County Sheriff's Office policies and procedures.
• Provisions of the Peace Officer Bill of Rights.
• Procedures and use of resources and equipment required during emergency situations, critical incidents and major events.

Examples of Experience/Education/Training:

Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:
 
Experience: 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.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:

• 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
• Wear a uniform

About Monterey County Sheriff's Office

The Sheriff-Coroner is an elected official per the authority of the California Government Code and Health and Safety Code and provides public safety services to residents. Services include 24-hour uniformed patrol, the investigation of crimes, criminal records management and community policing. The Office is also responsible for the safekeeping and security of persons arrested by any law enforcement agency in the county. In fulfilling the duties of the Coroner, staff investigates reportable deaths to determine the cause and manner of those deaths. Additionally, through the California Office of Emergency Services Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Plan the Sheriff's Office serves as the County Operational Area Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Coordinator responsible for first response and coordination of local, regional and statewide resources to serve all municipal law enforcement agencies within the County. Programs and Functions: The Sheriff’s Office provides general law enforcement, investigations, custody services, court security, coroner operations, canine, air and drone operations, special weapons and tactics services, explosive ordinance response, dive search and rescue, crisis negotiations, land-based search and rescue operations and law enforcement support.

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