Placer County

To plan, organize, direct, and manage the activities of a major division within the Sheriff's Office; to coordinate operational and policy activities with other divisions and departments; and to provide highly complex staff assistance to the Undersheriff and Sheriff.

The Captain level recognizes positions that provide full line and functional management responsibility for a division or program area within a department.

Receives administrative direction from the Undersheriff.

Exercises direct supervision over management, supervisory, professional, technical, and clerical personnel.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop and implement division goals, objectives, policies, and procedures; report to the Sheriff and Undersheriff on matters related to the activities of the assigned division.
• Plan, organize, and direct activities within a major division, including functional assignment and responsibility for Corrections, Field Operations, Support Services, or the Lake Tahoe Substation within the Sheriff's Office; coordinate work with other divisions and departments.
• When assigned to Corrections, manage the operation and maintenance of the correctional facilities within legal boundaries; confer and coordinate daily with other county agencies, courts, and others on matters pertaining to the incarceration, prosecution, transport, care, and custody of inmates; review and take action as necessary on daily disciplinary/incident report and inmate grievances; physically inspect custody portion of main jail and minimum security barracks on a daily basis; implement and oversee programs and expenditures related to the inmate welfare fund and its income sources.
• When assigned to Field Operations, organize and assign personnel among shifts; review shift activities through reports prepared by subordinate officers and through conferences with command personnel; instruct personnel in operating procedures; organize and assign personnel as needed for special events or disasters; review activity on particular beats to monitor statistical trends and change operational policies as necessary; ensure proper training of all patrol staff; maintain liaisons with other patrol focused law enforcement agencies as necessary; manage all criminal investigations including narcotics, crimes, against persons, and burglary; give technical advice and assistance to staff; obtain information by interrogation in investigations and surveillance; review and participate in the most complex and difficult cases; prepare and supervise preparation of cases for court; assist in court prosecution and monitor extradition proceedings, including the return of prisoners. 
• When assigned to Support Services, plan, organize, and assign personnel with regards to communications, operations, personnel, training, records, coroner, civil, evidence, vehicle maintenance, Professional Standards Unit, and other support services; act as liaison with other divisions and county departments; develop and recommend policies and procedures for improved workflow and efficiency.
• When assigned to the Lake Tahoe Substation, manage the planning, organizing, and directing of all activities of the substation on a daily basis; plan long term activities for the substation; maintain dialogue with community leaders in the north basin; manage all internal affairs and disciplinary actions; maintain contact and communication with Auburn office.
• Direct, oversee, and participate in the development of the work plan of an assigned division; assign work activities, projects, and programs; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures.
• Prepare the division's budget; assist in budget implementation; participate in the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; administer the approved budget.
• Recommend the appointment of personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; recommend discipline; implement discipline procedures as directed; maintain discipline and high standards necessary for the efficient and professional operation of the department.
• Assess and evaluate a division's efficiency through employee and public input, personal field inspections, and analysis of criminal activity studies and other special reports.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other County employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Represent the division to outside agencies and organizations; participate in outside community and professional groups and committees; provide technical assistance as necessary.
• Research and prepare technical and administrative reports; prepare written correspondence.
• Appear in court to give testimony when required.
• Respond to emergencies when off duty; monitor and respond to electronic communications outside of business hours; provide adequate staffing and shift coverage as needed.
• Perform Peace Officer duties as required.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, and procedures of police science and administration; modern methods and practices of criminal investigation, control and custody of prisoners, field operations, and correctional facility operations.
• Principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building, and conflict resolution.
• Pertinent local, State, and Federal rules, regulations, and law; pertinent case law; Sheriff's Office rules and regulations.
• Geography and road network of the County.
• Proper Coroner procedures.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment.
• Principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management.
• Principles and practices of policy development.
• Principles and practices of organizational analysis and management.
• Budgeting procedures and techniques.

Ability to:

• Organize and direct the activities of a major division within the Sheriff's Office; plan, assign, instruct, and supervise the work of subordinate officers engaged in law enforcement and corrections.
• On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; intermittently analyze work papers, reports, and special projects; analyze budget and technical reports; interpret and evaluate staff reports; know laws, regulations, and codes; observe performance and evaluate staff; problem solve department- related issues; remember various personnel rules; focus on a single task for long periods of time; work with frequent interruptions; work under time pressure and complete a high volume of tasks; explain and interpret policy.
• On a continuous basis, sit at desk and in meetings for long periods of time; intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine hand manipulation; see with sufficient visual acuity to perform essential job functions; hear with sufficient acuity to perform essential job functions; use telephone, write, and use a keyboard to communicate through written means; lift light weight.
• On an intermittent basis, walk and stand for long periods of time; bend, twist, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl to access office and field work equipment and to perform field activities; climb stairs and/or ladders; twist while making arrests; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation; intermittently wear utility belt and other law enforcement equipment of approximately 30 pounds; intermittently lift very heavy weight.
• Perform the most complex work of the department.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Enforce the law firmly, tactfully, and impartially; interact courteously with the general public, subordinates, employee organizations, other County departments, and other agencies.
• Skillfully and properly use and care for firearms.
• Maintain good physical, emotional, and mental condition to satisfactorily perform the functions of the position; meet and maintain required peace officer employment standards to safely and effectively perform assigned duties.
• Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion; resolve conflicts in an effective manner; obtain information through interview and interrogation.
• Interpret and make decisions in accordance with applicable laws, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Prepare and administer a budget.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate personnel.
• Implement a participatory management program throughout the department and motivate staff by inclusion.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Work effectively in stressful situations; act quickly and calmly in emergencies.
• Analyze situations accurately, adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action, giving due regard to the surrounding hazards and circumstances of each situation; exercise good judgment and make sound decisions under a variety of conditions; employ de-escalation techniques when safe and reasonable.
• Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Work irregular or prolonged hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, shift work, and/or after hours.