What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sheriff's Detention Captain (Internal Sheriff's Office applicants only) position at Hennepin County?
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is currently seeking candidates interested in being placed on an eligibility list for a Detention Captain position. This top management position will direct and manage the operations of the Adult Detention division.
Location and hours:
This position is located at the Hennepin County Public Safety Facility located at 401 South 4th Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55415. This position requires working a flexible schedule including days, evenings, overnights, on-call, weekends, holidays, and requires being on call 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, and 365 days/year.
This position is located at the Hennepin County Public Safety Facility located at 401 South 4th Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55415. This position requires working a flexible schedule including days, evenings, overnights, on-call, weekends, holidays, and requires being on call 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, and 365 days/year.
About the position type:
This is a full-time, benefit earning position. You must be a current regular or probationary employee of the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office to apply for this position. Limited duration employees are not eligible.
This position is internally classified as a Sheriff's Detention Captain.
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In this position, you will:
- Direct the security, custody, and control of pre-trial inmates held in the Hennepin County Jail.
- Collaborate with leadership team on development and interpretation of departmental policies and procedures.
- Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the work of supervisors, law enforcement, detention, and support personnel assigned to the division; recommend commendations and maintain discipline.
- Prepare division budget and annual report; participate in Sheriff's Office planning.
- Coordinate divisional operations with other Sheriff's Office divisions, county departments, and other detention and law enforcement agencies.
- Prepare and transmit communications, instructions, and procedures; maintain effective public relations.
- Provide leadership to further department-based strategies that align with county goals, mission and core values for diversity, equity & inclusion.
Need to have:
- Eight years or more of experience as a detention deputy, correctional officer, detention or correctional supervisor, or licensed peace officer, including five years or more of experience as a detention/law enforcement supervisor in the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office.
- A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit.
- Availability for emergency callback 24 hours a day and to be subject for reassignment.
Nice to have:
- Completed Hennepin County's leadership trainings including:
- Fundamentals of Successful Supervision
- Leadership and Management Academy
- Management Institute
- Performance Management Certificate Program
- Other supervisory, leadership, or management training
- Knowledge of:
- Laws and ordinances related to detention functions.
- Department rules, regulations, policies and operating procedures.
- Acceptance and release procedures.
- Inmate classification system.
- Labor contracts, grievance, and discipline procedures.
- Philosophy, principles, methods, practices, and techniques of jail management.
- Ability to:
- Plan, organize, assign, supervise, and inspect the work of subordinates.
- Exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other public officials, departmental members, and the general public.
- Demonstrate a commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in their work and interactions.
About the department:
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office serves the county's 1.2 million residents. State law mandates most of the sheriff's office duties, including managing the county jail, providing security to the district court, and patrolling the waterways in the county.
The Sheriff's Office also runs specialized initiatives like Criminal Information Sharing and Analysis (CISA), Violent Offender Task Force (VOTF), Crime Scene Investigation, Criminal Investigation, Community Outreach and Employee Wellness. The mission of the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office is: Providing quality professional services while building meaningful relationships that are sustainable within our communities, and with our partners, to ensure justice and safety for all.
About Hennepin County:
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office serves the county's 1.2 million residents. State law mandates most of the sheriff's office duties, including managing the county jail, providing security to the district court, and patrolling the waterways in the county.
The Sheriff's Office also runs specialized initiatives like Criminal Information Sharing and Analysis (CISA), Violent Offender Task Force (VOTF), Crime Scene Investigation, Criminal Investigation, Community Outreach and Employee Wellness. The mission of the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office is: Providing quality professional services while building meaningful relationships that are sustainable within our communities, and with our partners, to ensure justice and safety for all.
About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that reduce disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.
Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (login as Employee).
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The list created from this job announcement may be used to fill future Detention Captain vacancies.
The list created from this job announcement may be used to fill future Detention Captain vacancies.
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Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test that may include testing for cannabis and/or a criminal background check.
Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test that may include testing for cannabis and/or a criminal background check.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Mai Xiong
Mai.Xiong@hennepin.ushcpromo
Salary : $97,865 - $146,797
