Job Description

Definition and Class Characteristics

PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT, REGULAR COUNTY OF NEVADA EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE COMPLETED TWELVE MONTHS OF SATISFACTORY PROBATIONARY SERVICE

INTERVIEWS TO BE HELD THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 16, 2023
Under direction, plans, organizes and manages an area of jail operations, directly and through subordinate supervisors; performs administrative work related to the operation and management of the County jail; and performs related work as required.

This is a second supervisory level of classification, responsible for the accomplishment of assigned objectives through subordinate supervisory Correctional Sergeants. Incumbents may work in different assignments related to management of the jail, typically either supervising staff and operations of jail itself, or handling administrative elements (procurement, personnel, finance) and supervising administrative and support positions. This classification is distinguished from Sheriff\'s Captain, which has overall responsibility for the management and operation of the jail; and from Sheriff\'s Lieutenant, which is a sworn peace officer and rotates through jail assignments but also supervises patrol, detective or other sections.

Examples of Duties

Essential:

• Plans, organizes and assigns work and scheduling of shifts directly and through subordinate supervisors to assure sufficient coverage of jail assignments
• Guides subordinate supervisors in performance appraisals and related personnel processes; counsels employees regarding work issues; prepares documentation and recommends disciplinary measures
• Participates in and oversees the recruitment, selection, training, development and qualification of jail staff
• Monitors, directs, reviews and may personally supervise response to a variety of situations related to jail operations, such as combative inmates, other rule infractions, and emergencies
• Reads, interprets and applies applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, procedures and related documents pertaining to inmate rights and safety, jail operations, staff conduct, etc.
• Participates in development and management of the jail budget; prepares recommendations regarding budget needs, equipment, staffing and related; monitors expenditures
• Evaluates products and conducts procurement and provisioning for jail operations and staff
• Oversees jail food service and related support functions
• Prepares and/or directs the preparation and maintenance of a variety of records, reports, logs and correspondence
• Attends a variety of meetings and committees related to jail management and operations
• Participates in special studies and projects
• Performs other related duties as assigned

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Education and Experience Required

Equivalent to graduation from high school and five years of increasingly responsible jail operations experience including at least two years at a level equivalent to Correctional Sergeant with Nevada County.

Licenses and Certificates:
Possession of a valid California driver\'s license within 30 days of hire.
Compliance with all relevant pre-employment and post-employment training requirements of Penal Code sections 830 through 832 and section 6035, including firearms and arrest and seizure certification prior to employment; State Board of Corrections mandated core training prior to employment, and supervisor training within twelve months of employment. Must be re-certified on an annual basis.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
Strength and agility to restrain people alone and with the assistance of others while wearing a duty belt and ballistic vest, and lift or maneuver people weighing more than 165 pounds; mobility to reach, grasp, bend, kneel for extended periods, climb and run; manual dexterity to operate restraints, firearms, pod consoles, and computer keyboards; wearing respiratory protection equipment; vision sufficient to qualify for firearms certification; speech and hearing to communicate in person and by telephone and radio.

Working in a closed, stressful and noisy environment which may include exposure to communicable disease, violent behavior, and physical altercations.

Some accommodations may be made for some physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodations.

Other Requirements:
Must submit to and pass a psychological evaluation, medical examination and a background investigation.

This class description lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Not all duties are necessarily performed by each incumbent. Incumbents may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

Benefits Guide
The is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unit for additional benefit information for each employee group.

Health Insurance
The County sponsored plan for 2023 is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs.

2023 Health Insurance Plans

• Anthem Select HMO
• Anthem Traditional HMO
• Blue Shield CalPERS Access+ HMO
• PERS Gold PPO (County sponsored plan)
• PERS Platinum PPO
• PORAC (Available to PORAC members only)

Flexible Spending Accounts
The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA.

Life Insurance
Voya and Colonial is the County\'s life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya and Colonial:

• Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Basic Term Life
• Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans
• Optional Dependent Term Life
• Optional Term Life

Dental & Vision Insurance
Nevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. This will give employees more flexibility to match their choice of insurance plans to their specific needs. Delta Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider.

Retirement
The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions.

CalPERS Miscellaneous tiers:
Tier 1 (Classic-former employee originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 2.7% @ 55

Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 12/14/12-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6 months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 2%@60

Tier 3 (Hired by first CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13 or having a break in service of more than six months between another CalPERS employer and Nevada County) 2%@62

CalPERS Safety tiers:
Tier 1 (Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 3% @ 50.

Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/2411-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 3% @ 55.

Tier 3 (Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13) 2.7% @ 57.

We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page, , to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you.

NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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