DEPUTY SHERIFF CHIEF (CIVIL) 40955
(Non Competitive)
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
The
work involves responsibility for performing
a variety of administrative and managerial functions in the
the
administration and operation
of the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office Civil
Division, as well as performing a variety of fiscal and budgeting
functions as assigned. An
employee in this class exercises
control
oversees the planning, organizing, coordinating, motivating and
controlling directing of Civil Division personnel engaged in the
Civil function, as assigned. provides
assistance in coordinating policy and procedures in the areas of
civil,
personnel,
finance, budget, communications and office management.
Work is performed with considerable independence in
implementing
and carrying out assigned duties. Assignments are received from the
Sheriff or Undersheriff and reviewed through conferences.
Supervision is exercised over a
number of sworn
officers of various ranks and
civilian
clerical and support personnel as
necessary.
Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Acts
as the Duty Commander responsible for all operations as scheduled.
Administers the work activities
involved in the daily functioning of the
Civil Division, including all assigned personnel. civil,
personnel, finance, budget offices and communications.
Responsible for the Sheriff's Office finance and budget responsibilities.
Manages the Human Resources function of the Sheriff's Office.
Acts as the Sheriff's Office liaison to collective bargaining groups, as assigned by the Sheriff, to include assisting in solving work-related disputes, managing the grievance process, and participating in negotiations as assigned.
Manages the Sheriff's Office Information Technology section.
Directs
activities of subordinates, formulates policies, procedures and
rules.
Manages
projects that involve
Responsible
for the grant
administration which
includes preparation, coordination and liaison with potential
funding agencies.budgets,
liaison with consultants, procurements, and supervision of project
implementation and goals.
Contacts,
acts as liaison and coordinates with town and village police
agencies, potential funding agencies and state agencies who require
coordination of project goals.
Assists
the Sheriff’s Office in program development that requires
preplanning and coordination with department members and other
county agencies.
Assists
in developing grant, plans, budgets, procedures and methods for
various administrative responsibilities in the department.
Responsilbe for the Sheriff's Office risk management program.
Directs activities of subordinates and formulates policies, procedures and rules.
Consults and coordinates with the County Attorney's Office on interpretation of the Law, and contracts.
Participates in Sheriff's Department Executive Committee.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Thorough
knowledge of modern law enforcement administrative practices and
methods.
Thorough
knowledge of the New York State Civil Practice Law and Rules,
procedures and practices used in the enforcement of Civil Process.
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration, organization, effective management of personnel and work process.
Ability to recognize situations of potential liability and construct processes to avoid them .
Ability to prepare, understand and interpret written material.
Ability to establish and maintain
harmonious and
effective working
relationships within
the Sheriff's Office and with
external
organizations governmental
agencies, officials
and the general
public.
Ability
to qualify with firearms, and pass periodic testing of firearms
proficiency skills.
Must
maintain physical condition required for field police work as
necessary.
Excellent communication skills.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A. Graduation with a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees and five (5) years of professional level experience, or its part time equivalent, in a management capacity in the law enforcement or public safety field which included responsibility for program administration; or,
B. Nine (9) years of professional level experience, or its part time equivalent, in a management capacity in the law enforcement or public safety field which included responsibility for program administration.
10/2010
05/2019Date
Revised