Sheriff Sergeant​/Night Shift Jail

Position: Sheriff Sergeant / Night Shift at the Jail
One position available Sheriff Sergeant on Night Shift at the Jail.

REPORTS TO:

Lieutenant

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 / Night Shift at the Jail:
Twelve (12) hour shift from 7:45 PM-7:45 AM will be assigned permanently to nights. Shift assignments are made at the discretion of the Sheriff or his designee and can change with notice given. Weekends and holidays are included and overtime is required from time to time.

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.

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.  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,…