SHERIFF'S OFFICER CHIEF

Code: 07595 Local Unclassified

Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Definition

Under direction of the sheriff and undersheriff, serves as highest ranking uniformed officer within the county sheriff's department and has supervision over sheriff's officer captains, lieutenants, sergeants, and sheriff's officers; has charge over all organizational units within the sheriff's department involved with maintaining order and security in a courtroom and at other locations, and in serving court processes, criminal identification, ballistics, criminal investigation, patrolling assigned areas, search and rescue operations, transportation of prisoners, and apprehension of violators of the law; does other related duties.

Examples of work

• Directs and supervises the activities of subordinate staff.
• Directs and recommends the disposition of personnel matters which include transfer and assignments, discipline, and adjustment of grievances.
• Secures administrative services such as supplies, equipment, and office space.
• Develops and establishes new and/or revised work methods.
• Arranges training opportunities for personnel and makes determinations of who should attend.
• Develops operating procedures and standards of work for assigned personnel.
• Monitors effectiveness of procedures through follow-up with lower level supervisory personnel.
• Makes recommendations as to initial hire or discharge of personnel.
• Estimates annual expenditures, prepares operating budget, and is charged with ensuring budget is implemented properly.
• Has charge of and directs activities of officers who are engaged in functions in the following areas: serving court processes, criminal identification, criminal investigation, apprehending violators of the law, ballistics testing, and maintaining order and security in the courts.
• Directs and coordinates officers engaged in gathering and identifying evidence and operating radio relay transmitters to furnish information to law enforcement departments.
• Designs and installs criminal identification filing systems, such a fingerprint, photograph, modus operandi and name, criminal- wanted and crimes reported files, to facilitate information retrieval.
• Directs exchange of criminal records between department and local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
• Directs and coordinates activities of personnel engaged an executing mandates issued by civil and/or criminal courts.
• Directs and coordinates activities of one or more units engaged in patrol and criminal investigations.
• Conducts hearings in cases of misconduct of subordinates.
• Evaluates reports on undercover operations, determines priority, and assigns personnel to cases.
• Oversees the collection, recording, and depositing of legal fees gathered by subordinates.
• Writes reports of activities of the units being supervised and submits same to superiors.
• Evaluates efficiency and effectiveness of subordinate units.
• Prepares staff projections and needs of subordinate units.
• Conducts periodic meetings of lower level supervisors to evaluate operations and efficiency of various units.
• Collects and analyzes data on organizational activities.
• Conducts investigations of civilian complaints against subordinates and determines action to be taken based on evidence secured.
• May speak before various groups on law enforcement topics.
• May conduct training sessions in policy training school.
• Directs and coordinates deployment of manpower during emergency operations.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Education

Graduation from high school or vocational high school or possession of an approved High School Equivalency Certificate.

Experience

Ten (10) years of law enforcement experience.

<b>CERTIFICATE</b>

Possession of a certificate issued by the NJ Police Training Commission showing satisfactory completion of a police training course at an approved school pursuant to P.L. 1961, C.56 (NJSA 52:17B-66 et seq.).

<b>CITIZENSHIP:</b>

Must be a citizen of the Unites States, and be eligible for appointment under the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A: 9-117.15.

<b>MEDICAL EXAMINATION:</b>

As a prerequisite for appointment, appointees may be required to pass a thorough medical and psychiatric examination to be administered by the appointing authority. Any psychological, medical, or physical condition or defect which would prevent efficient performance of duties of the position, cause the appointee to be a hazard to himself/herself or others, or become aggravated as a result of performance of these duties, will be cause for rejection.

License

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform duties of the position.

<b>SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:</b>

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Knowledge of problems and procedures involved in court practices and procedures and of techniques that would be useful in maintaining order and security in the courtroom.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and procedures used in serving legal papers and documents.
• Knowledge of methods used in taking, classifying, and filing fingerprints.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and procedures used in conducting criminal investigations and apprehending violators of the law.
• Knowledge of procedures used in ballistics testing.
• Knowledge of the behavior of people.
• Knowledge of methods likely to be effective in dealing with varied types of people.
• Ability to assist in organizing and developing a comprehensive work program and to take a leading part in working out effective operating procedures.
• Ability to direct subordinates, and provide them with needed advice and assistance when difficult and unusual problems arise.
• Ability to see that proper procedures are followed and that desired objectives are achieved.
• Ability to obtain and make effective use of funds, personnel, and equipment.
• Ability to read, analyze, interpret, apply, and conform to laws, rules, and regulations relating to proper service of writs, legal documents, and papers.
• Ability to investigate criminal activities and apprehend violators of the law.
• Ability to take the lead in establishing and maintaining helpful, cooperative relationships with individuals and groups interested in the work of the department.
• Ability to remain calm and decisive in unusual circumstances and to use discretion and independent judgment.
• Ability to prepare reports.
• Ability to direct the establishment and maintenance of records and files.
• Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible

Note

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

Appointees to this position must successfully qualify semi-annually in the use of firearms.