Chief Deputy (Operations) (Sheriff's)

ONEIDA COUNTY GOVERNMENT
NOTICE OF VACANCY



DEPARTMENT: Office of the Sheriff

CIVIL SERVICE TITLE: Chief Deputy (Operations)

CLASSIFICATION TYPE: Non-Competitive

SALARY (GRADE): $91,696 (43M) Plus Excellent Benefits

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 30, 2025

APPLY ONLINE*: https://oneida-portal.mycivilservice.com/post/jobopps



DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This position involves assisting the Sheriff and Undersheriff
with planning, administration and supervision of the Oneida County Sheriff's Department Law Enforcement
Division, Civil Division, Court Security, Public Building Security and Court Support Function. The Chief Deputy
(Operations) is responsible for the formation of policies and procedures governing the operation of the Law
Enforcement Division, Civil Division, Court Support Function and Building Security Function. These Divisions
are supervised to ensure maintenance of proper safety, security, and conformity to established procedures. The
Chief Deputy (Operations) functions under the direction of the Sheriff and Undersheriff. The program is reviewed
through frequent conferences and reports. General supervision is exercised by the Chief Deputy over Division
Supervisors and employees. The incumbent does related work as directed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications at time of application. Either:

(A) Possession of Bachelor’s Degree AND four (4) years of experience as a law enforcement supervisor;

OR

(B) Possession of Associate’s Degree AND six (6) years of experience as a law enforcement supervisor;

OR

(C) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma AND eight (8) years

of experience as a law enforcement supervisor.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license at time of appointment. License must remain valid

throughout appointment.
2. To be eligible for appointment, candidates must meet all current requirements of Section 58 of the Civil

Service Law and Section 3.1 of the Public Officers Law.

NOTES:
1. Candidates MUST submit with application a copy of transcripts showing degree area and date degree

conferred, if qualifying under (A) or (B).
2. Degree(s) must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or

specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S.
Secretary of Education. If the degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United
States and its territories, the candidate must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of
acceptable companies who provide this service can be found at
http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Candidates will be required to pay the evaluation fee.

**Oneida County is an equal opportunity employer**

• If you do not have internet access, paper applications can be picked up in the Personnel Department on the 6th Floor of the Oneida

Issued: 04/16/2025