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DescriptionAssists in overseeing and coordinating the operations of the Law Enforcement Services Division. Assesses and evaluates work product of division by reviewing reports, maintaining statistics, and identifying geographical locations to increase law enforcement presence. Ensures compliance with State and Federal laws, and accreditation standards. This designation is conferred by the Sheriff and retention of designation is at the pleasure of the Sheriff. Work may involve an element of personal danger.Examples of DutiesPlans, directs, coordinates and supervises the daily operational activities of the law enforcement divisionReviews sheriff activities and reports of crime incidenceAssists in the preparation of press releases and media informationEvaluates subordinates and participates in promotion and personnel transfer decisionsAssigns and reviews investigations and prepares reports on resultsEvaluate and recommend equipment, training, policies, procedures, goals and objectivesAdministers personnel policies, including disciplinary action when necessaryActs as department liaison with other governmental agencies, boards and committeesCoordinates division response with other sheriff divisions and unitsAddresses citizen complaints against department personnelDevelop and implement patrol, preventive and investigative strategiesEffectively deals with individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds, including those who are angry and upset.Maintains sensitivity when dealing with distressed or distraught persons; manages efforts or develops plans of subordinate personnel when dealing civil disturbances to include:Maintains knowledge of biological and chemical threats and responses.Maintains knowledge of Homeland Security and terrorist threats at the local level.Handles critical incidents pursuant to ICS protocols.Maintains proficiency in a wide range of specialty activities as trained and assigned.Enforces and assists in the development of departmental and institutional rules, regulations and procedures necessary to maintain the security of the courthouse, courts and jailEnsures the continual compliance with all departmental policies, procedures and state and local laws and regulationsInvestigates criminal and institutional violations which occur within the jail, courthouse, and the community; ensures the investigation of inmate complaints and rule violationsEnsures the service of all civil process and mental hygiene warrantsOversees the collection of monies derived from civil process and provides security for the depositing of such monies; maintains custody of inmate funds and assists in audits as required by State and local lawResponds to correspondence and other inquiries concerning the operation of the Sheriff's OfficeApproves work schedules and ensure that staffing requirements are maintainedEnsures the maintenance of departmental records and proper preparation of reportsCoordinates personnel training as requiredEvaluates results achieved and ensures conformance to state and national standardsCommunicates with the personnel quarterly through performance evaluationsAttends community meetings and engages with the citizens of the City of RoanokeSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESSupervises employees in the Law Enforcement division of the Sheriff's Office. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.Typical QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEAssociate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school with a major in criminal justice or related field; five to ten years experience and/or training in police work and supervision; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Skill in the use of firearms.Supplemental InformationLANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read, analyze, and interpret journals, reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from citizens, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community orally and in writing. Ability to effectively present information to management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. Ability to resolve conflicts.REASONING ABILITYAbility to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables when working collaboratively toward a common issue or resolution.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSPossession of a valid appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Holds current Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Law Enforcement certification.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.This is a job description and not an individualized position description. A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in a classification.