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JEFFERSON COUNTY
Job Description
Captain
Sheriff
Operations
Sheriff
Yes
Teamsters
Potential Exposure
Level 1
See SO Command Staff CBA
JCSO Elkins Road, Port Hadlock
Human Resources Manager A. C �
November 2020
SUMMARY: This position is responsible for supervisory, administrative operational law
enforcement work in developing, formulating and implementing departmental programs within
the patrol and investigations divisions of the department.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES may include the following. Other duties
may be assigned.
Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the patrol and investigations divisions; interact with
corrections section of the department, and various administrative functions as determined by the
Sheriff.
Assist in formulating standard operating procedures manual and revision of departmental
policies and the preparation of the budget for expenditures and equipment.
Responsible for departmental inventory control process for subordinates assigned to patrol
division, personnel administration, special project management and interpretation of ordinances,
statutes, rules and policies.
Assist the Sheriff with goals and objectives, planning, policy and procedures development,
assignments and schedules; acts for the Sheriff in his absence and enforces department rules and
regulations through supervision of personnel and the overall operation of the department.
Explain and interpret general and special orders; receive, review and approve all department
reports to be sent to the Sheriff; conduct regular evaluations of personnel; maintain discipline by
inspection, evaluation, counseling and enforcement of rules and regulations; has authority to
issue disciplinary action as directed by the Sheriff.
Responsible for responding to and coordinating major incidents and/or disturbances and
investigate complaints of an internal nature.
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Perform the duties of a Deputy Sheriff as needed.
Counsel and give advice to subordinate employees within the patrol division relative to the more
complex and technical problems of law enforcement work; encourage and recommend training
and personal development needs of subordinate employees within the patrol division.
Review and analyze operating effectiveness of patrol division and recommend changes in
methods and procedures to improve efficiency; effect cooperation with other law enforcement
agencies.
Assist the Sheriff in developing and maintaining community liaison and community relations
programs.
Assist in the department's hiring selection process.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Directly supervises employees in the Division of
assignment; carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Sheriffs Office policies
and applicable Federal, State and County laws. Responsibilities include training employees;
planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and recommending
discipline for employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
COMPETENCY: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate
competency in the following:
Anal ical - Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data;
Designs work flows and procedures.
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes
information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Uses reason even when dealing with
emotional topics.
Technical Skills - Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with
others.
Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds to requests for
service and assistance; Meets commitments.
Interpersonal Skills Maintains confidentiality; Keeps emotions under control.
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens
and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills;
Participates in meetings
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and
grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read
and interpret written information.
Teamwork - Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and Objectives; Supports
everyone's efforts to succeed.
Visionary Leadership - Inspires respect and trust.
Change Management - Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes
resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates
results.
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Delegation - Delegates work assignments; Gives authority to work independently; Sets
expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results.
Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform
well.
Managing People - Makes self available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback;
Continually works to improve supervisory skills.
Quality Management - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving
measures; Conserves organizational resources.
Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Promotes a harassment -free environment.
Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Works with integrity and ethically;
Upholds organizational values.
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks
correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values.
Judgment-- Displays willingness to make decisions; Supports and explains reasoning for
decisions; Makes timely decisions.
Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for
additional resources; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic
action plans.
Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats
others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility
for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
ualit - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
uantit - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe
conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change,
delays, or unexpected events.
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are
covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Dependability - Keeps commitments.
Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.
Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work; Presents ideas and information in a
manner that gets others' attention.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform
each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the
knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED); supplemented by special
and/or advanced courses in supervision and law enforcement management with a
minimum of seven (7) years of continuous experience in law enforcement AND five (5)
years of law enforcement supervisory experience at the rank of Sergeant or equivalent.
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A Bachelor's degree is desirable; however, it is not required. A Bachelor's Degree (BA)
in an appropriate field may be substituted for two (2) years of supervisory experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance
instructions, and procedure manuals; ability to write detailed reports and correspondence;
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to
practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in
written, oral, or diagram form; ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and
draw valid conclusions; and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
COMPUTER SKILLS
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet
Explorer software; MS Excel Spreadsheet software and MSWORD word processing
software. Ability to operate office equipment associated with area of assignment.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:
Washington State Law Enforcement Certification.
Valid Washington State Driver's License with a driving record free of serious or frequent
violations and ability to maintain a valid license.
Must obtain the Middle Management Certification from the Washington State Criminal Justice
Training Commission within 1 % (one and one-half) years of appointment to this position.
OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of police supervisory concepts and practices, modem police methods and procedures;
the rules and regulations of the department; Federal, State, and controlling court decisions; and
the physical and social characteristics of the County.
Knowledge of and skills in applying supervisory and management techniques.
Ability to supervise and schedule a 24 hour operation.
Ability to plan, assign, instruct, supervise and evaluate the work of patrol and investigations
division; analyze situations quickly and objectively determines proper action to be taken; deal
courteously and fairly with the public; write, read and speak effectively.
Skill in the care and use of firearms.
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Ability to work under constantly changing and stressful conditions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger,
handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and reach
with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel,
crouch, or crawl, stoop, jump and run and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift
and/or move up to 100 pounds and frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision,
depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Must be able to endure sustained acts of physical exhaustion and endure periods of duty under
unfavorable and life -threatening situations; and drive a patrol vehicle, possibly at high speeds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally
exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; extreme heat and risk of
electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to varying outside
weather conditions; slippery surfaces; uneven surfaces; in or with moving objects or vehicles;
heights; poor lighting; and in hazardous and stressful conditions.