A Law Enforcement Chief or Deputy directs operations and supervises the activities of a local police department or a unit or shift within a department. Implements new initiatives to address problems with crime in the community.
Job Description Definition and Class Characteristics
INTERVIEWS FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2026. CAPTAIN INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 4, 2026.
In addition to the oral interview, you will need to prepare a comprehensive SWOT presentation to the Oral Board panel on the following topic: "How would you institute a one on one mentorship program at the Sheriff's Office?" Your SWOT presentation shall be in PowerPoint format, and you MUST submit your presentation by September 1st at 5:00pm. Your presentation shall be between 10-15 minutes in length (you may be penalized on scoring if you are outside of this time frame). Any props or visual tools used for your presentation will be left with the Proctor and may be provided to the Sheriff and Undersheriff. You should always bring a thumb drive with your SWOT presentation to your oral board in case there is an IT glitch. You may use notes only for your SWOT presentation. The Nevada County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Sheriff's Lieutenant . Nevada County Sheriff's Lieutenants plan and lead the activities of one or more major units of the Sheriff's Office. They provide leadership in the absence of the command-level manager and perform related work as requirements emerge. The breadth of responsibility and level of expertise required to perform the duties of the position distinguishes this class from the class of Sheriff's Sergeant. To learn more about our agency and what it's like to work in Nevada County please watch this short video . Why Nevada County Sheriff's Office? We are committed to providing excellence in public service in partnership with our community. Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and clear communication, sets us up to be a hard-working organization, and recognizes our contributions. Our leadership connects with the community, listens to them, and provides relevant programming to keep us safe, healthy, and balanced. We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Examples of Duties Essential:
Assists with preparation and management of division's budgets Assigns and supervises the work of deputies in performing patrol, investigations and crime prevention work on an assigned shift Answers inquiries and gives general advice and guidance to station personnel and deputies May supervise the activities of the jail as required, and assigns the proper operation of records, identification and dispatching functions Assists in developing, organizing, directing, and evaluating the effectiveness of a sworn patrol unit, an investigative unit, or jail operational unit; directs and conducts criminal investigations May be required to investigate departmental rule and policy violations, irregular and suspicious occurrences, and recommend appropriate actions Assists deputies on calls of a serious nature as needed
Important:
Assists in conducting hiring interviews and selecting candidates or participates in the selection process of sworn, correctional, and support personnel Receives and transmits communications and instructions, assists in formulating and implementing departmental policy and procedures, assists in preparing and managing departmental budgets Prepares correspondence and statistical and administrative reports Instructs subordinates in proper law enforcement methods
Knowledge and Skills Required Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of supervision and training Criminal law and investigation techniques Collection, identification, and preservation of evidence techniques Interviewing and counseling techniques and methods Departmental and countywide policies, rules and regulations Care and operation of county facility, firearms, and other law enforcement equipment Skill in: Analyzing and interpreting police problems and criminal evidence Supervising and instructing subordinates in all pertinent phases of law enforcement procedure Preparing clear, concise and comprehensive verbal and written reports Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work Working with considerable independence, judgment, and initiative Gathering, assembling, analyzing and evaluating facts and evidence; drawing logical conclusions and making recommendations Speaking confidently in public Education and Experience Required Equivalent to six (6) years of responsible experience in law enforcement work, with at least four (4) years as a sworn Sergeant. Possession of a bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited college with major course work in the criminal justice field, government, public or business administration, behavioral sciences or a related field may substitute for one year of experience as a sworn Sergeant. Thirty (30) college semester units from an accredited college or university with major course work in the criminal justice field, government, public or business administration, behavioral sciences or a related field preferred. OR Equivalent to five (5) years of responsible experience in law enforcement work with at least three (3) of those years in the position of a sworn Sergeant for the Nevada County Sheriff's Office. Possession of a bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited college with major course work in the criminal justice field, government, public or business administration, behavioral sciences or a related field may substitute for one year of experience as a sworn Sergeant. Thirty (30) college semester units from an accredited college or university with major course work in the criminal justice field, government, public or business administration, behavioral sciences or a related field preferred.
Licenses and Certificates:
Possession of a valid California driver's license within 30 days of hire. Possession of a valid Supervisory POST (Peace Officer Standards Training) certificate, or required to qualify and apply for POST supervisory certificate within sixty days of hire. Advanced P.O.S.T. certificate.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
Mobility to work in a standard office environment, use standard office equipment and attend off-site meetings. Mobility and strength to respond to emergency situations, and to reach, grasp, bend, kneel for extended periods of time. Strength and stamina to climb and run and occasionally lift and carry individuals weighing up to 165 pounds. Vision to read handwritten and printed materials and a computer screen. Hearing and speech to communicate in person and by telephone. Willingness and ability to accept assignments in a locked detention facility serving clients of various cultural, physical, behavioral and psychological profiles. Willingness and ability to work various shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays, and respond to calls after hours. Some accommodations may be made for some physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodations.
Other Requirements:
Must submit to and pass a psychological evaluation, medical examination and a background investigation, if not already a Nevada County Sheriff's Office Peace Officer employee. This class description lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Not all duties are necessarily performed by each incumbent. Incumbents may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills. Read the full job description for more information. Benefits Guide The Benefits Guide is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unit summaries and agreements (MOUs) for additional benefit information. Health Insurance The County sponsored plan is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs. Health Insurance Plans Anthem Blue Cross Select HMO Anthem Blue Cross Traditional HMO Blue Shield CalPERS Access+ HMO Blue Shield Trio HMO Kaiser
HMO PERS
Gold PPO (County sponsored plan) PERS Platinum
PPO PORAC
(Available to PORAC members only) Flexible Spending Accounts The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA. Life Insurance Voya is the County's life insurance provider. We offer the following products through
Voya:
Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment Basic Term Life Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans Optional Dependent Term Life Optional Term Life Dental & Vision Insurance Nevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. This will give employees more flexibility to match their choice of insurance plans to their specific needs. Ameritas Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and Ameritas VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider. Retirement The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and also provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions.
CalPERS Miscellaneous Tiers:
Tier 1 (Classic-former employee originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 2.7% @ 55 Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 12/14/12-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6 months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 2%@60 Tier 3 (Hired by first CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13 or having a break in service of more than six months between another CalPERS employer and Nevada County) 2%@62 CalPERS Safety tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 3% @ 50. Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/2411-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 3% @ 55. Tier 3 (Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13) 2.7% @ 57. We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page, www.calpers.ca.gov , to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you.
NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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