OVERVIEW & PURPOSE:
Performs difficult managerial law enforcement work in the protection of life and property in the county.
This position is assigned special management work supporting the Sheriff in the management of the Criminal Investigations, School Resource, Narcotics, and or Patrol Divisions of the Sheriff’s Office. Work includes planning, organizing, and directing the work of Criminal Investigation, School Resource, Narcotics, and or Patrol Divisions of the department for efficient and effective operations; coordinating the staffing of assigned division including training and work assignment; supervising assigned daily operations of the department through subordinate supervisors; purchasing equipment and supplies for assigned divisions; considerable participation in personnel actions for the department including hiring, promotions, discipline, performance coaching and evaluation, training and related issues; grant development and administration; assistance with budget development and administration; and other significant management tasks requiring significant knowledge of management, administration and law enforcement. Work requires significant judgment and leadership and strong management skills. Employees are subject to hazards in law enforcement work including exposure to various hazards such as dangerous persons and loud noises. Work is performed in accordance with departmental policy and state, and federal law, supplemented with guidance from the Major, Chief Deputy and/or Sheriff. Work is performed under general supervision and is evaluated through observation, discussion, review of reports and community acceptance.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Plans, organizes, and directs multiple assigned departmental functions including criminal investigations, ICE, ACE, SRO, Narcotics, Crime Lab, and related functions through subordinate supervisors; researches and recommends policies; organizes work for efficient and effective processing.
Assists the Sheriff in determining and communicating the vision, mission, objectives, and performance standards of the department; assists in developing and communicating the community policing philosophy of the department.
Participates in the hiring and promotional process for the department; may be assigned responsibility for hiring including coordination with Sheriff Training and Standards, coordination of pre-employment physicals and drug screens; coordinates vehicle maintenance; teaches and coordinates in-service training; investigates accidents; coordinates provision of cell phones for department staff; serves as liaison with County Human Resources Department on personnel issues; coordinates departmental performance evaluation process.
Oversees special Narcotics and Interstate Interdiction Teams; handles special funds for purchasing drugs and paying informants; coordinates forfeiture of property seized with Agency Attorney; Performs highly specialized work in the Crime Laboratory; ensures conformance with accrediting bodies; ensures quality system functions; ensures documentation of policies, practices and procedures; examines evidence for the presence of controlled substances using chemical tests, microscopic examination and instrumentation such as gas chromatogram/mass spectrometer and fourier transform infrared spectrophotometer; testifies in court and orders supplies.
Oversees Economic and Special Victims criminal investigations cases; conducts internal investigations; coordinates task forces and cross jurisdictional activities with other law enforcement agencies, US Attorneys, federal, and state court officials; deals with public and media on sensitive and confidential issues.
Performs, coordinates or review personnel decisions in the department including training, discipline, performance coaching and evaluation, and internal investigations.
Identifies, develops grant applications and administers or supervises administration of grants.
Oversees the proper operation and maintenance and repair of vehicles, weapons, equipment and facilities.
Participates in crime trend analysis and identifying appropriate remediation steps.
Coordinates a wide variety of programs with other law enforcement agencies, local, state and federal officials, schools and others; coordinates off duty assignments and related policies and liability issues.
Performs community relations and public presentations as needed.
Supervises and participates in law enforcement work such as responding to calls, overseeing investigations, serving criminal and civil papers, and transporting prisoners and commitments when needed.
Oversees specialized units such as the Homicide Team, Drone Program, Hostage Negotiations, R.A.D., and Threat Assessment Team.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:
Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Thorough knowledge of state and federal laws, local ordinances and policies of the law enforcement department.
Thorough knowledge of law enforcement principles, practices, methods and equipment.
Considerable knowledge of the application of information technology to modern law enforcement work.
Considerable knowledge of the County personnel policies, budget and purchasing procedures, and supervisory practices and laws and regulations related to supervision and personnel.
Considerable knowledge of modern management practices including supervisory motivation, communications, leadership, performance coaching and evaluation, conflict resolution, and delegation.
Considerable knowledge of liability issues as they relate to law enforcement.
Skill in the use of firearms and other law enforcement equipment and in the application of self-defense tactics.
Skill in collaborative conflict resolution, public speaking and meeting facilitation.
Ability to act with sound judgment in routine and emergency situations.
Ability to present effective court testimony and make public presentations.
Ability to prepare clear and concise administrative and activity reports.
Ability to build and maintain cooperative and effective public relations with the citizens, department staff, County officials, and other law enforcement agencies.
Ability to lead and inspire confidence under the stress of emergency conditions.
Ability to make effective public presentations.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE “REQUIREMENTS”:
Graduation from a four (4) year College with Degree in Criminal Justice supplemented by Law Enforcement Training and extensive Law Enforcement Management experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
ADDITIONAL “REQUIREMENTS”:
Before assignment to sworn duties, employees must possess a valid North Carolina Driver's License and have completed at least the minimum requirements established by the North Carolina Sheriff's Training and Standards Commission for Certified Law Enforcement Officers with prospects of successfully completing the entire Certification process within prescribed time frames. Prefer advanced Law Enforcement Certification
Will require some shift work and to respond as needed and to be On-Call when needed.
“PREFERRED” QUALIFICATIONS: NONE.