Sheriff Sergeant / Courts and Civil Process

About the Department

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
CLASSIFICATION: Personnel System - Requires successful completion of a 12 month probationary period.
PAY GRADE:  Public Safety Step Plan (SO3)
SAFETY SENSITIVE: Yes; Subject to random drug testing per the Athens-Clarke County Drug and Alcohol Ordinance.
 
Purpose of Job
The purpose of this job is to provide exemplary leadership associated with and assisting in directing the overall operation of the Sheriff’s Department at the unit, field, or jail level. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting the Lieutenant and/or Captain in the daily operation of leading and coordinating assigned personnel in the respective assigned area of responsibility as well as the enforcement of laws/ordinances; building trust and confidence internally with all personnel; building trust and confidence within the community; planning, organizing, staffing, directing, coordinating, and reporting; teaching, evaluating, and ensuring the implementation and utilization of contemporary standards; continuous initiation to improve systems, processes, equipment, and technology; responsibilities also include, but are not limited to, extraditing and transporting inmates, picking up arrestees, assisting and supervising deputies and court security staff, reviewing and approving reports, assisting in investigations, supervising inmate activities, booking prisoners, training and evaluating employees, testifying in court, developing and implementing policies and procedures manual.

 
Job Related Requirements 
WORK SCHEDULE: Sheriff Sergeant / Courts and Civil Process: 7:45 AM-5PM Monday-Friday, occasional after-hours, overtime may be required from time to time, may be required to work holidays.  

May be required to work on religious holidays. 

Regular and predictable attendance is required. 

Must work cooperatively with others.

When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACC's safe driving policy.

Emergency Position
This position is designated as an emergency position that requires your attendance at work under all types of emergency conditions. Some examples of emergencies include inclement weather, utility failure, fire or other forced evacuations or as determined by the Manager.

Position Duties

High School Diploma or equivalent with four (4) years of POST-certified law enforcement, or corrections experience.
 
Must possess and maintain current certification requirements set forth in the Georgia Mandate Law Enforcement Training Act/Peace Officer's Standards and Training Act.

Must possess a valid driver's license.
 
Associate’s degree or higher preferred.

Supervisory experience preferred.  

Prior experience in Civil Process and knowledge of Writ of Fieri Facias (FIFA).

Minimum Qualifications

The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. 

Supervises and evaluates assigned staff, handling all employee concerns, directing work assignments, counseling and disciplining employees when necessary, and completing employee performance appraisals.
 
Checks time cards and daily activity log of shift personnel.
 
Assists in supporting staff on duty; conducts shift briefing; inspects weapons, equipment, uniforms and personal appearance.
 
Assists and supports staff in court security and in serving criminal warrants and civil process papers; serves warrants and civil papers, including locating and identifying persons named in warrant, arresting and transporting subject, and completing booking procedures.
 
Checks, reviews and approves all reports submitted during shift.
 
Assists with resolving problems related to employee relations, duty/inmate relations, and relations with the general public.
 
Extradites and transports inmates from other states/counties.
 
Communicates with relief supervisors in gathering and communicating relevant information on problems or areas requiring attention.
 
Assists in investigations of situations involving altercations, thefts, and other inmate rule violations.
 
Assists deputy sheriffs in providing courtroom security.
 
Maintains a safe and secure environment within the facility, (e.g... inmate counts, contraband checks, and key control.
 
Responds to domestic disputes and all emergencies to restore order, safety, and security. 

Serves pick up orders and transports mental patients.

Picks up and transports arrestees to jail correctional facilities, doctors, hospitals, mental hospitals, or to courthouse for trials and hearings.
 
Assists in supervision and shakedown of inmates. 

Assists in feeding inmates and supervising visitations. Issues traffic citations.

Testifies in court.
 
Makes training recommendations and assists in training new officers; develops, implements, and maintains a comprehensive training program for all sworn and civilian members of the Sheriff's Office.
 
Coordinates analysis of training needs; prepares training schedules and monthly/annual training calendars.
 
Prepares class materials, lesson plans, and instructional aids; reviews and reports finding of programs' effectiveness.
 
Maintains files of training records of all Sheriff's Office personnel.
 
Assists other agencies with domestic calls, traffic control, and other activities as necessary.
 
Oversees staff to ensure professionalism of deputies in relations with inmates; advises Watch Commander regarding employee and deputy/inmate relations.
 
Investigates potentially high liability cases.
 
Researches case law and department policy in reference to investigative work. 

Develops and implements standard operating policies and procedures manual.

Researches, updates and maintains library of information on new laws and public safety/law enforcement subjects.
 
Instructs at Regional Police Academy and trains personnel on department firing range.
 
When Assigned to Classification:
Provides instructions to newly assigned employees in theory, case law, policies, procedures and methods of various classification systems.
 
Reviews unit members assignments daily for compliance with established guidelines to ensure accuracy of inmate assignments and reduce institutional liability.
 
Prepares inmate behavioral profiles.
 
Approves all completed reports; prepares special reports and daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for facility administrator.
 
Directs all inmate administrative activity; assigns and reviews all inmate classification decisions, inmate disciplinary hearings, inmate disciplinary status, and review hearings.
 
Approves disciplinary sanctions imposed on inmates; prepares inmate appeals to disciplinary sanctions for review by command staff.
 
Prepares investigative findings on inmate appeals and prepares preliminary investigative finds on inmate grievances.
 
Prepares written recommendations for the development, improvement, or standardization of policies and procedures.
 
Attends departmental meetings.
 
Operates GCIC/N.C.I.C. computer network terminals. Receives, reviews and investigates inmate complaints. 

Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of the county and the operations and functions of the Sheriff's Office.
 
Knowledge of law enforcement/investigative and administrative techniques and corrections processes, civil and criminal code practices, jail and field policies, courtroom procedures, record keeping, crime prevention techniques, extradition procedures, unified government geography, and other applicable policies and procedures as necessary in the completion of daily responsibilities.
 
Knowledge of developing and administering operations and staff plans and objectives for the expedience and effectiveness of specific duties of the position.
 
Knowledge of all applicable laws, ordinances, bonding procedures, policies, standards, and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the job.
 
Knowledge of any changes in policy, methods, operations, budgetary and equipment needs, etc. as they pertain to departmental and operations and activities.
 
Knowledgeable and proficient with computers, GCIC/NCIC and JALAN computer operations, and the criminal justice computer network.
 
Knowledgeable in first aid and CPR.
 
Skill in the use of telephones, copiers, two-way radios, firearms, physical restraint methods and equipment, and intoximeter.
 
Skill in organization, management, and human relations.
 
Ability to develop and administer policies, procedures, plans and activities and to monitor performance of subordinates against measured established goals.
 
Ability to develop and implement long-term goals for the department in order to promote effectiveness and efficiency.
 
Ability to effectively communicate and interact with subordinates, management, employees, members of the general public and all other groups involved in the activities of the County as they relate to the Sheriff's Office.
 
Ability to assemble information and make written reports and documents in a concise, clear and effective manner.
 
Ability to use independent judgment and discretion in managing subordinates including the handling of emergency situations, determining and deciding upon procedures to be implemented, setting priorities, maintaining standards, and resolving problems.

Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply regulations, procedures, and related information. Ability to handle required mathematical calculations using statistical data.

Ability to read, understand and interpret personnel and financial reports and related materials.
 

Other Qualifications

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including police vehicles, telephones, copiers, two-way radios, firearms, physical restraint equipment, and intoximeter. Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials. This position requires: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motion. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those of medium work. May be required to physically restrain hostile persons of much greater size. May be required to physically defend oneself from violent physical attack by persons with intent on inflicting serious bodily injury or death.
 
DATA CONCEPTION: Requires the ability to compare and or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.
 
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to hear, speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving / receiving assignments and/or directions to co-workers or assistants / from supervisors.
 
LANGUAGE ABILITY: Requires ability to read a variety of state criminal and civil codes, departmental directives, civil processes, state criminal and traffic codes, unified government ordinances, court procedures, and informational documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures. Requires the ability to prepare incident reports, daily logs, performance evaluations, arrest reports, housing accountability logs, isolation logs, bail accounting logs, time sheets, etc. using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style. Requires the ability to speak to groups of people with poise, voice control, and confidence.
 
INTELLIGENCE: Requires the ability to learn and understand complex principles and techniques; to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation; and to make independent judgment in the absence of management.
 
VERBAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of administrative, technical or professional languages including legal, computer, medical and personnel terminology.
 
NUMERICAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract
totals; multiply and divide; determine percentages.
 
FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually with police and office equipment.
 
MOTOR COORDINATION: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using law
enforcement and office equipment. Requires the ability to lift, push, bend and pull objects or materials using body parts as the position necessitates. Requires skilled movements coordinating eyes, hands and fingers accurately and making precise movements with speed.
 
MANUAL DEXTERITY: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as telephones, copiers, two-way radios, firearms, physical restraint equipment, and intoximeter. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have moderate levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
 
COLOR/VISUAL DISCRIMINATION: Position requires binocular vision with good depth
perception and peripheral vision, motion detection, high acuity, and light adaptation, as well as the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.
 
INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under considerable stress when confronted with an emergency.
 
PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Must be able to communicate via telephone and two-way radio.
 
 ACCGov is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. ACCGov is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Leah Jagatic, HR Coordinator, Human Resources, 762-400-6370 or leah.jagatic@accgov.com.

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