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Sheriff's Lieutenant

Salary

$127,556.52 - $155,720.28 Annually

Location

Nevada City, CA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2025-0095

Department

Sheriff-Operations

Opening Date

04/03/2025

Closing Date

4/17/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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Definition and Class Characteristics

INTERVIEWS FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE ON MAY 6TH.

The Nevada County Sheriff's Office is seeking aSheriff's Lieutenant. Nevada County Sheriff's Lieutenants plan and lead the activities of one or more major units of the Sheriff's Office. They provide leadership in the absence of the command-level manager and perform related work as requirements emerge. The breadth of responsibility and level of expertise required to perform the duties of the position distinguishes this class from the class of Sheriff's Sergeant.

To learn more about our agency and what it's like to work in Nevada County please watch this short video ( .

Why Nevada County Sheriff's Office?We are committed to providing excellence in public service in partnership with our community. Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and clear communication, sets us up to be a hard-working organization, and recognizes our contributions. Our leadership connects with the community, listens to them, and provides relevant programming to keep us safe, healthy, and balanced.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Examples of Duties

Essential:

• Assists with preparation and management of division's budgets

• Assigns and supervises the work of deputies in performing patrol, investigations and crime prevention work on an assigned shift

• Answers inquiries and gives general advice and guidance to station personnel and deputies

• May supervise the activities of the jail as required, and assigns the proper operation of records, identification and dispatching functions

• Assists in developing, organizing, directing, and evaluating the effectiveness of a sworn patrol unit, an investigative unit, or jail operational unit; directs and conducts criminal investigations

• May be required to investigate departmental rule and policy violations, irregular and suspicious occurrences, and recommend appropriate actions

• Assists deputies on calls of a serious nature as needed

Important:

• Assists in conducting hiring interviews and selecting candidates or participates in the selection process of sworn, correctional, and support personnel

• Receives and transmits communications and instructions, assists in formulating and implementing departmental policy and procedures, assists in preparing and managing departmental budgets

• Prepares correspondence and statistical and administrative reports

• Instructs subordinates in proper law enforcement methods

Knowledge and Skills Required

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of supervision and training

• Criminal law and investigation techniques

• Collection, identification, and preservation of evidence techniques

• Interviewing and counseling techniques and methods

• Departmental and countywide policies, rules and regulations

• Care and operation of county facility, firearms, and other law enforcement equipment

Skill in:

• Analyzing and interpreting police problems and criminal evidence

• Supervising and instructing subordinates in all pertinent phases of law enforcement procedure

• Preparing clear, concise and comprehensive verbal and written reports

• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

• Working with considerable independence, judgment, and initiative

• Gathering, assembling, analyzing and evaluating facts and evidence; drawing logical conclusions and making recommendations

• Speaking confidently in public

Education and Experience Required

Equivalent to six (6) years of responsible experience in law enforcement work, with at least four (4) years as a sworn Sergeant. Possession of a bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited college with major course work in the criminal justice field, government, public or business administration, behavioral sciences or a related field may substitute for one year of experience as a sworn Sergeant.

Thirty (30) college semester units from an accredited college or university with major course work in the criminal justice field, government, public or business administration, behavioral sciences or a related field preferred.

OR

Equivalent to five (5) years of responsible experience in law enforcement work with at least three (3) of those years in the position of a sworn Sergeant for the Nevada County Sheriff's Office. Possession of a bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited college with major course work in the criminal justice field, government, public or business administration, behavioral sciences or a related field may substitute for one year of experience as a sworn Sergeant.

Thirty (30) college semester units from an accredited college or university with major course work in the criminal justice field, government, public or business administration, behavioral sciences or a related field preferred.

Licenses and Certificates:

Possession of a valid California driver's license within 30 days of hire.

Possession of a valid Supervisory POST (Peace Officer Standards Training) certificate, or required to qualify and apply for POST supervisory certificate within sixty days of hire.

Advanced P.O.S.T. certificate.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

Mobility to work in a standard office environment, use standard office equipment and attend off-site meetings. Mobility and strength to respond to emergency situations, and to reach, grasp, bend, kneel for extended periods of time. Strength and stamina to climb and run and occasionally lift and carry individuals weighing up to 165 pounds. Vision to read handwritten and printed materials and a computer screen. Hearing and speech to communicate in person and by telephone.

Willingness and ability to accept assignments in a locked detention facility serving clients of various cultural, physical, behavioral and psychological profiles.

Willingness and ability to work various shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays, and respond to calls after hours.

Some accommodations may be made for some physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodations.

Other Requirements:

Must submit to and pass a psychological evaluation, medical examination and a background investigation, if not already a Nevada County Sheriff's Office Peace Officer employee.

This class description lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Not all duties are necessarily performed by each incumbent. Incumbents may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

Read the full job description ( for more information.

Benefits Guide

TheBenefits Guide ( is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unitsummaries and agreements (MOUs) ( for additional benefit information.

Health Insurance

The County sponsored plan is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs.

Health Insurance Plans

• Anthem Blue Cross Select HMO

• Anthem Blue Cross Traditional HMO

• Blue Shield CalPERS Access+ HMO

• Blue Shield Trio HMO

• Kaiser HMO

• PERS Gold PPO (County sponsored plan)

• PERS Platinum PPO

• PORAC (Available to PORAC members only)

Flexible Spending Accounts

The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA.

Life Insurance

Voya is the County's life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya:

• Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment

• Basic Term Life

• Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans

• Optional Dependent Term Life

• Optional Term Life

Dental & Vision Insurance

Nevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. This will give employees more flexibility to match their choice of insurance plans to their specific needs. Ameritas Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and Ameritas VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider.

Retirement

The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and also provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions.

CalPERS Miscellaneous Tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employee originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 2.7% @ 55 Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 12/14/12-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6 months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 2%@60 Tier 3 (Hired by first CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13 or having a break in service of more than six months between another CalPERS employer and Nevada County) 2%@62

CalPERS Safety tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 3% @ 50. Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/2411-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 3% @ 55. Tier 3 (Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13) 2.7% @ 57. We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page, to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you.

NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Any information on this page or documents and links are subject to change without notice.

Nevada County Human Resources Department

950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2

Human.resources@nevadacountyca.gov

01

Which of the following best describes your level of education from an accredited college or university?

• None/No college experience

• Some College (0-30 units)

• Some College (30-60 units)

• Some College (60-90 units)

• Some College (90-120 units)

• Associates Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

  02

Please let us know the subject area of your college education.

• Business Administration

• Criminal Justice

• Behavioral Sciences

• Public Administration

• Related Field

• Other

• Not Applicable-No Coursework

  03

Which of the following best describes your law enforcement experience?

• Less than 5 years

• 5 years

• 6 or more years

  04

Of your law enforcement experience, which best describes your experience as a sworn Sergeant with another public law enforcement agency?

• None

• Less than 2 years

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 4 years

• 5 or more years

  05

Which best describes your experience as a sworn Sergeant with the Nevada County Sheriff's Office?

• None

• Less than 1 year

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 3 or more years

  06

Which of the following best describes your Supervisory POST certificate? Failure to attach this certification will disqualify your application from further consideration.

• I currently hold a POST Supervisory certificate

• I am in receipt of my POST application for my Supervisory certificate. It has been stamped by POST as approved and I am awaiting the actual certificate.

• I do not hold a Supervisory POST certificate

  07

If you do not hold a Supervisory POST certificate, are you able to qualify and apply for POST supervisory certificate within sixty days of hire?

• Yes

• No

• N/A - I have my Supervisory POST certificate

  08

Describe a job where you performed in a similar capacity to the job here with the Nevada County Sheriff's Office. What did you like about it? What did you dislike about this type of work?

09

In your experience, how does an organization encourage your use of your discretionary energy and effort, that willingness each employee has, to go the extra mile, push harder, spend more time, and do whatever is necessary to get the job done?

10

Describe what you believe are the most effective roles that a good manager plays in his/her relationship with reporting staff members.

11

How would reporting staff members describe their relationship with you? What would they like to see you do more of, less of, start, and stop?

12

The Sheriff's Lieutenant clearly and comfortably delegates both routine and important tasks and decisions; broadly shares both responsibility and accountability; tends to trust people to perform; lets direct reports finish their own work. Please tell us about your experience performing the delegation tasks described above.

• I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

• I have had education or training in how to perform this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

• I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

• I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

• I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist or train them in doing this task because of my expertise.

  13

The Sheriff's Lieutenant creates a climate in which people want to do their best; can motivate many kinds of direct reports and team or project members; can assess each person's hot button and use it to get the best out of him/her; pushes tasks and decisions down; empowers others; invites input from each person and shares ownership and visibility; makes everyone feel his/her work is important; is someone people like working for and with. Tell us about your experience motivating others.

• I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

• I have had education or training in how to perform this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

• I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

• I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

• I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist or train them in doing this task because of my expertise.

  14

The Sheriff's Lieutenant blends people into teams when needed; creates strong morale and spirit in his/her team; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue; lets people finish and be responsible for their work; defines success in terms of the whole team; creates a feeling of belonging in the team. Tell us about your experience building teams.

• I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

• I have had education or training in how to perform this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

• I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

• I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

• I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist or train them in doing this task because of my expertise.

  15

The Sheriff's Lieutenant is responsible for understanding and demonstrating excellent interviewing and counseling techniques and methods while possessing the knowledge of proper law enforcement procedures. Please describe your experience performing these tasks.

• I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

• I have had education or training in how to perform this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

• I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

• I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

• I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist or train them in doing this task because of my expertise.

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Employer

County of Nevada

Address

950 Maidu Avenue

Nevada City, California, 95959

Phone

530 265 7010

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