Chief Deputy (Task Force Operations) (Sheriff's)

ONEIDA COUNTY GOVERNMENT
NOTICE OF VACANCY



DEPARTMENT: Office of the Sheriff

CIVIL SERVICE TITLE: Chief Deputy (Task Force 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 Sherriff, Undersheriff, District Attorney
and Commissioner of Social Services with planning, administering, and supervising the Oneida County Child Advocacy
Center. The Chief Deputy (Task Force Operations) is responsible for the formation of policies and procedures governing the
operation and investigations of the Child Advocacy Center, which is a multi-agency consortium responsible for investigating
and prosecuting sex offenses committed against children in Oneida County. This unit is supervised to assure maintenance
of safety, security, and conformity to established laws and procedures. The Chief Deputy (Task Force Operations) functions
under the administration of the Sheriff and Undersheriff. The District Attorney and/or First Assistant District Attorney direct
case management and the Commissioner of Social Services provides program input. The program is reviewed through
frequent conferences and reports, coordinating with the District Attorney and Commissioner of Social Services. The Chief
Deputy (Task Force Operations) exercises general supervision over the Child Advocacy Center and employees assigned to
the Child Advocacy Center from different community agencies. The Chief Deputy (Task Force Operations) will be responsible
for agency and budgetary functions and training. The Chief Deputy (Task Force Operations) will attend public, educational
and social functions on behalf of the Sheriff, District Attorney, or the Commissioner of Social Services. The Chief Deputy
(Task Force Operations) may serve in the capacity of the Chief Deputy Corrections and/or Chief Deputy Operations in their
absence at the discretion of the Sheriff. The incumbent performs related work as required.

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

(A) Possession of Bachelor’s Degree AND four (4) years of investigative experience AND four (4) years of experience

as a law enforcement supervisor; OR

(B) Possession of Associate’s Degree AND six (6) years of investigative experience 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 investigative

experience 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