Career Opportunity

Sheriff’s Lieutenant – Sheriff’s Office (8310/8510) Promotional Only

Recruitment: REF23128C

Published: March 13, 2023

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About:

Application Opening: February 27, 2023

Application Deadline: March 13, 2023

Compensation Range: $146,276 to $186,576 Yearly Recruitment ID: X00022

The San Francisco Sheriff’s Office works with the public, the criminal justice system, and community stakeholders to safeguard the lives, rights, and property of all people we serve.

The Sheriff’s Office keeps people safe — inside and outside the county jails, in the buildings we help protect, and in the communities we serve.

We help domestic violence victims rebuild their lives. We provide mutual aid to our law enforcement partners in emergencies and natural disasters. We offer education and job training to support those leaving the justice system, which builds stronger, safer communities.

Role description

Under direction, the Sheriff’s Lieutenant acts as the operational and/or administrative manager of a facility/unit/watch; performs and manages performance of general law enforcement duties commands a detention or program facility on an assigned watch; commands civil process work and/or manages and coordinates civil/criminal courts; may perform, coordinate or review investigative services, manages field operations units and/or manages alternative to incarceration, and all training programs.

The essential functions of this class include the following: reviews arrest decisions and crime reports; evaluates and documents the work performance of subordinates (sworn and civilian); identifies training needs and instructs subordinates during muster or through training sessions; reviews schedules and work assignments; advises subordinates of meaning and consequences of office policies and procedures; investigates and handles complaints and grievances from community members, subordinates and incarcerated persons; initiates and conducts formal and impromptu inspections including Health, Fire Safety, Board of Corrections, facilities, incarcerated persons, subordinates, civilian staff, records, and equipment, in order to ensure that office policies and regulations are being followed; insures conformity with the Board of State and Community Correction (BSCC) and Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards; facilitates incident command in emergencies; coordinates security arrangements with federal and state agencies, including Homeland Security; acts as liaison to Air Squadron, Mounted Unit and coordinates K9 activities; manages large scale planning projects; manages budget and programs for certain rehabilitation programs; participates in request for proposals; performs research for public records requests; manages booking and releases, central records; manages and coordinates information systems; conducts research; completes special projects and assignments; acts as facility/unit/watch commander if the facility/unit/watch commander is absent; and represents the office on a variety of committees, boards, planning groups or task forces both within the office and for the City and County of San Francisco. Performs and manages performance of general law enforcement duties Lieutenants are assigned to one of the following Sheriff’s Office’s Divisions: Administration and Programs, Custody Operations, Field Operations Division, and Planning & Special Projects Division, as well as specialty non-division assignment, such as the management of Internal Affairs or other assignments based on the needs of the office.

How to qualify

Experience:

• Two complete years of experience in current appointment in class 8308/8508 Sheriff’s Sergeant.

License:

• Valid California Driver License

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications above by close of application filing.

What else should I know?

Verification:

Candidates who are under consideration for appointment will be contacted by the Sheriff’s Office for verification of knowledge and skills competence. Candidates who do not meet the standards will be placed under wavier on the eligible list and will not be available for appointment until such time as they are able to meet those standards.

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

Selection Procedures:

The selection process will consist of three components: 1) a video-based human relations exercise; 2) a written in-basket exercise; and 3) a performance exercise. A pass-point will be established, and only candidates scoring at or above the minimum passing score will be placed on the eligible list and considered for appointment. In addition, the office may conduct interviews before making final selections from the eligible list. A Prep Guide will be made available prior to exam administration. A description of the exam components, including component weights, will be included. The Prep Guide will also list the job-related task clusters and knowledge and abilities for the job classification. The exam will be designed to measure candidates’ relative knowledge and ability in job-related areas.

Reference Materials:

Candidates should be familiar with all Sheriff’s Office policies, manuals and other references listed on this link. This is a suggested reading list only.

Testing Information:

Qualified applicants will be notified by email of the exact dates, times, and locations of the exam components, which are tentatively scheduled to be administered in late April 2023. Candidates must successfully complete all exam components to receive a final score.

Certification:

The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this exam will be Rule of Three scores.

Eligible List:

Two confidential eligible lists of applicant names will be created from this recruitment, one for 8310 Sheriff’s Lieutenant (PERS) and one for 8510 Sheriff’s Lieutenant (SFERS). Candidates that successfully achieve passing scores on all the selection procedures listed above will be placed on both eligible lists. An examination score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores, and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall be made available for public inspection upon request once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list resulting from this test is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission. The resulting eligible lists will have an initial duration of 24 months and may be extended with the approval if the Human Resources Director. Upon approval of the Human Resources Director, (see CSC Rule 111A.26.5), the eligible lists resulting from this announcement may be used by other departments that also use these classifications or similar classifications.

Additional Information

Terms of Announcement & Appeal Rights:

Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. [Note: The correction of clerical errors in an announcement may be posted on the DHR website at https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/CityAndCountyOfSanFrancisco1/. The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 110.4. Such appeals must be submitted in writing to the Department of Human Resources, 1 S. Van Ness Ave., 4th Fl, S.F., CA 94103- 5413 by close of business on the 5th business day following the issuance date of this exam announcement. Information concerning other CSC Rules involving announcements, applications and exam policies, including applicant appeal rights can be found on the CSC website at http://sfgov.org/civilservice/rules.

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• ADA Accommodation
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• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

HOW TO APPLY

Applications for CCSF jobs are only accepted through an online process.

Visit https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/CityAndCountyOfSanFrancisco1/ and begin the application process.

• Select the “I’m Interested” button and follow instructions on the screen

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

Exam Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the exam analyst, Jennifer Bushman, at Jennifer.Bushman@sfgov.org.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.