What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sheriff's Lieutenant (Internal Sheriff's Office applicants only) position at Hennepin County?
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) is seeking a Sheriff's Lieutenant to work in or lead a unit or division within the Sheriff's Office.
Location and hours:
This position requires flexibility in hours and includes scheduled on-call shifts, watch command duty, and being subject to emergency call-out 24 hours a day.
About the position:
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.
Location and hours:
This position requires flexibility in hours and includes scheduled on-call shifts, watch command duty, and being subject to emergency call-out 24 hours a day.
About the position:
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 Lieutenant. Click here to view the job classification specification.
In this position, you will:
In this position, you will:
- Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the work of law enforcement staff and support staff.
- Communicate and interpret administrative and policy directives to staff and maintain discipline and morale; make recommendations and disciplinary action.
- Coordinate the functions of the division or unit with other divisions and law enforcement agencies.
- Prepare or assist with divisional budget requests, annual reports, and other reports.
- Oversee maintenance of divisional records and requisition of supplies and equipment.
- Determine divisional training needs and ensure they are met.
- Interview suspects, complainants, and witnesses; testify in court.
- Attend public meetings requiring a representative of the division.
- Provide leadership to further department-based strategies that align with county goals, mission and core values for diversity, equity & inclusion.
Need to have:
- Five or more years of approved law enforcement experience, including at least one year of experience as a law enforcement supervisor at the rank of sergeant or above.
- Must be licensed as a Peace Officer by the State of Minnesota.
- A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit.
- Availability for emergency call-out 24 hours a day and be subject to reassignment and to work different shifts including weekends, holidays, and a rotating schedule.
Nice to have:
- Experience supervising, developing, and maintaining effective working relationships with staff and internal customers; ability to mentor/coach staff.
- Ability to work effectively with an increasingly diverse client population.
- Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in their work and interactions.
- We are seeking individuals who actively contribute to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion.
- Candidates are expected to engage in ongoing professional development related to DEI
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:
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 Guest).
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
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This posting may be used to fill current and future 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.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Lidy Vu
lidy.vu@hennepin.us
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