Sheriffs Captain - Operations/Support and Services

• Supervises Sergeants, supervisors, and other professional staff, including, but not limited to, assigning and directing job duties, instructing employees in the performance of their duties and providing constructive feedback, setting work schedules, approving time records, approving leaves requests, conducting performance evaluations, ensuring appropriate training, rewarding, disciplining, up to and including suspending.

• Command major incidents, investigations, emergency situations; assumes command of law enforcement activities on the scene.

• Prepares, implements, and monitors the annual budget for an assigned division(s); oversees application for and use of federal and state grants.

• Collaborates with federal, state, and local agencies or organizations, other county departments, and the public to assess service needs and new or revised policies; meets with governmental units or agencies and the public to explain Sheriff's Office systems, programs, initiatives, or projects and to resolve issues and obtain necessary approvals.

• Reviews policies and procedures on a regular basis and ensures staff is up-to-date and trained on their content; writes/establishes/amends policy and procedures as needed.

• Makes recommendations for improvement of division functions and services; plans and coordinates new methods of communications and operation with police, fire, and rescue services in the county.

• Interprets laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations for others and gives work direction based on their impact to the services provided by the Sheriff's Office.

• Prepares and supervises the preparation of data, records, and reports relating to law enforcement activities.

• Attends meetings on a regular basis to represent the Sheriff's Office in a wide variety of community and public-safety oriented, collaborative work.

• Educates the public regarding law enforcement activities through a variety of media; participates in public relations-oriented activities to engage with and stay connected with community needs, groups, and members.

• Performs the essential functions of Deputy Sheriff and/or Sheriff’s Sergeant as needed.

• Performs supervisory duties as defined in MN Statute 179A.03 Subd. 17.

• Works the days and hours necessary to perform all assigned responsibilities and tasks. Must be available (especially during regular business hours or shifts) to communicate with subordinates, supervisors, customers, vendors, and any other person or organization with whom interaction is required to accomplish work and employer goals.

• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Requires equivalency of a bachelor's degree in law enforcement/criminal justice AND MN POST license AND six years of professional work experience (full-time equivalency) as a full-time law enforcement officer (including two years as a Scott County Sheriff's Sergeant) and a valid driver's license.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The employee directs and oversees the work of others, including, program/service planning and delivery, personnel selection, evaluation of work performance, training, and disciplinary activities. Performs supervisory duties as defined in MN Statute 179A.03 Subd. 17.

The employee promotes employee professional development and provides coaching and mentoring to others.

CORE COMPETENCIES AND ABILITIES

Communication - Is always clear about what we're doing and why we're doing it.

Collaboration - Works with partners – communities, schools, faith groups, private business, and non-profit agencies – to see that services are not duplicated but rather are complimentary, aligned, and provided by the partners who can deliver the service most effectively.

Stewardship - Works proactively to make investments, guided by resident input, which will transform lives, communities, and government.

Empowerment - Works with individuals and families to affirm strengths, develop skills, restore hope, and promote self-reliance.

Resiliency - Fosters public preparedness and responds when families and communities face health and safety emergencies.

Innovation - Takes informed risks to deliver services more effectively and learns from successes and failures.

Knowledge – Knowledge of law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment.

Knowledge of human behavior and effective interpersonal techniques to address varying behaviors.

Knowledge of local, state and federal laws and motor vehicle regulations.

Knowledge of the department's organization, policies, and procedures.

Knowledge of county policies, procedures, and labor contracts.

Knowledge of principles of sound management and supervision.

Knowledge of the street, road, and highway layout and geographic layout of the county.

Abilities – Ability to effectively use firearms, motor vehicles, and other law enforcement equipment.

Ability to plan, organize, assign, supervise, and evaluate the work of others.

Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies.

Ability to effectively respond both physically and mentally at levels inherent in performing the position's essential duties.

Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Ability to keep adequate records and prepare clear and concise reports.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public officials, department employees, and the general public.

Ability to speak, present, and interact in public arenas with composure, professionalism, and discretion.

Ability to use MS Office software for the performance of essential duties.

Ability to use appropriate discretion in dealing with matters of a confidential nature.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical activities include medium to heavy work: Reaching, sitting, standing, walking, running, pushing, lifting, pulling, fingering, grasping, feeling, stooping, bending, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Lifts and/or navigates up to 35 pounds on a routine basis in handling files and equipment and 75 pounds on occasional basis as necessary for performing the essential duties of the job.  

Emergency response includes periods of high stress and personal danger as well as high level physical exertion.

SELECTION PROCESS

Selection for this position will be based on a minimum qualifications screening and rating of training and experience. Top candidates will be forwarded to hiring manager or supervisor for consideration for interview and/or additional assessments. Final selection will include a background check and approval by the County Board.