DEPUTY SHERIFF CHIEF (ADMINISTRATION) 40995
(Exempt PJC)
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
The
work involves responsibility for
performing
a variety of administrative and managerial functions in the
operation of the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office. An
employee in this class provides
assistance in
coordinatinges
and
directs the development and administration of
policies and procedures in the areas of records
management, supply and services, fleet operations and community
relations. personnel,
human resource management, Office-wide training and risk management,
and acts as the liaison to all collective bargaining and represented
employees and their unions.
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 sworn officers of various ranks, and
civilian clerical
staff,
and support personnel as necessary. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Acts
as the Duty Commander responsible for all operations as scheduled.
Manages
the human resources division of the Sheriff's Office.
Manages
the Sheriff's Office Staff Development division, which provides
training for all members of the agency.
Manages the Records Management Section.
Manages
Supervises
the Supply and Services
Section.
Acts
as the Office liaison in all collective bargaining activities
including, but not limited to, assisting in solving work-related
disputes, managing the grievance process, and participating in
negotiations as directed.
Develops
plans, procedures and methods for various administrative
responsibilities within the Office.
Assists
the Sheriff's Office in program development, which requires
preplanning and coordination with Unit members and other County and
municipal agencies.
Responsible
for the Office's risk management program.
Oversees the Community Relations Section.
Manages all fleet operations for the Office.
Oversees the Sheriff's Office Awards Committee.
Directs the activities of subordinates.
Formulates policies, procedures and rules.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Thorough
knowledge of modern law enforcement administrative practices and
methods.
Thorough
knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration,
organization, effective management of personnel and work process.
Thorough knowledge of the operations of the Sheriff's Office.
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 Office, and with external organizations and the public.
Ability
to annually qualify with firearms as necessary.
Must
maintain physical condition required for law enforcement work, as
necessary.
Excellent communication skills.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
None.
05/2019 Date of Original Composition