UNDERSHERIFF

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The work involves responsibility for directing, coordinating and supervising the civil, criminal, correction and administrative operations of the Sheriff’s Department. The Undersheriff has direct involvement in overseeing the various functions of the department and providing professional law enforcement decisions to situations as they occur. Work is performed under general supervision with considerable leeway allowed for the use of independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work and resolving problems in emergency situations. Supervision is exercised over all subordinate personnel. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)

Executes all department policy, rules and regulations and assumes responsibilities in the Sheriff’s absence;

Reviews existing programs with the department to determine their effectiveness and currency and makes recommendations for improvements;

Directs the administrative operations in the department including personnel, recruiting, staffing and scheduling;

Prepares preliminary budget recommendations;

Oversees and directs criminal investigations, serious incidents involving employees and internal investigations;

Coordinates activities with other local, state and federal police agencies to ensure efficient operations of the Sheriff’s department;

Provides specialized training for department employees;

Keeps a variety of records and prepares reports as required.

Comprehensive knowledge of the rules, regulations and requirements of the Correction Law governing the treatment of inmates, safety and security of the facility and department employees;

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Comprehensive knowledge of modern principles and practices of law enforcement and criminal investigative techniques;

Thorough knowledge of the New York State Penal Law, Criminal Procedure Law, Vehicle and Traffic Law and to local laws, ordinances and regulations pertaining to law enforcement activities;

Thorough knowledge of the problems of correctional facility inmate supervision;

Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and methods employed to police investigative activities;

Thorough knowledge of the use of weapons and their capabilities;

Thorough knowledge of budgeting process to identify and support personnel and equipment needs for a security facility and road patrol program;

UNDERSHERIFF – contd. 2

Thorough knowledge of what constitutes and how to safeguard and process evidence;

Thorough knowledge of legal terminology encountered in law enforcement;

Skill in the use of firearms;

Good powers of observation;

Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, administer and evaluate the effectiveness of program plans and provision of services related to Sheriff’s Department;

Ability to plan and supervise the work of others;

Ability to understand and interpret complex oral instructions and/or written directions;

Ability to deal courteously yet firmly with the public;

Ability to operate a patrol car, radio and radar equipment;

Physical condition commensurate with demands of the position.

SUGGESTED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Two (2) years of permanent competitive experience as a County Police Captain - (Deputy Sheriff).

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