Lieutenant

THE CURRENT VACANCY IS IN THE 

SHASTA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

ORAL EXAM IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR MAY 2025

SEE “SPECIAL REQUIREMENT” SECTION REGARDING 

CURRENT APPOINTMENT & CERTIFICATES, POSSESSION OF

 A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE AND P.O.S.T. CERTIFICATES

 RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS REQUIRED

FINAL FILING DATE: MAY 13, 2025 AT 12:00 PM

SALARY INFORMATION

$8,831 - $11,272 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY / $50.95 - $65.03 APPROXIMATE HOURLY

*Please refer to the appropriate Bargaining Unit Memorandum of Understanding for potential future salary increases* Please visit https://www.shastacounty.gov/personnel/page/labor-agreements-mous.

ABOUT SHASTA COUNTY

Shasta County offers all of the amenities of the big city while retaining a comfortable small-town atmosphere.  With its natural beauty, affordable housing, excellent educational system, abundance of recreational opportunities, and excellent quality of life, Shasta County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Sheriff's Office is organized into four major divisions: Custody, Services, Enforcement and Coroner.

The Custody Division includes the County Jail and the Annex Work Facility. The purpose of the jail is to incarcerate offenders while providing basic medical care for County, State, out-of-County, and federal prisoners who are ineligible to be assigned to alternative custody programs. The jail is a maximum-security facility that houses both pre-sentenced and sentenced persons.

The Services Division includes The Local Office of Emergency Services, Personnel and Hiring, the Background Unit, Internal Affairs, and the Records Unit.

The Enforcement Division handles all Patrol related matters. The Major Crimes Unit augments patrol and investigates property crimes, and crimes against people. The Enforcement Division is also responsible for municipal law enforcement services within the City of Shasta Lake. The Animal Regulation Unit is also under the Enforcement Division of the Sheriff’s Office.

The Sheriff is also the County Coroner; therefore, the Coroner’s Division is responsible for investigating sudden, violent, unusual, and unexpected deaths, when the decedent has not been recently seen by a physician. The Coroner’s Division is commanded by a Lieutenant who serves as the agency’s Chief Deputy Coroner. 

ABOUT THE POSITION

Under direction of a division Captain, to assist in the planning, directing, supervising, and coordinating of division activities; to directly manage the operation of a Sheriff's Station or Specialized Unit in the Enforcement Division, Custody Division, Office of Emergency Services, Coroner’s Office, or any assigned special unit (e.g. Drug Task Force); and to perform related work as required.

SPECIAL NOTE: An individual will be required to pass a background investigation relevant to working in a law enforcement office or facility prior to be hired.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Lieutenant assignments may be in the Enforcement Division; Services Division; Coroner’s Office; or in the Custody Division.  They are distinguished from positions in the lower class of Sergeant by their broader scope of authority.  They are distinguished from positions in the higher class of Captain, generally, by not having the responsibility for the overall management of a division.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will understand the importance of consistent application of policies, and lawful operations which include contemporary community-oriented policing methods and protocols; and possess the skills, knowledge and experience to provide effective oversight of activities of the department with outstanding leadership. The candidate will know how to create and foster a team-oriented environment that values accountability, and values principles of diversity and inclusion; possesses superior communication, conflict resolution and employee engagement skills, and helps Sheriff’s Office employees reach their full potential.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following depending on division assignments:

Assists in the planning, directing, supervising, and coordinating of divisional activities; assists in the preparation of a division budget; assumes responsibility for the command of a division during the absence of those of higher rank; assists in implementing and enforcing operational and administrative policies and procedures; conducts periodic inspections of personnel and equipment; acts as liaison with other divisions, outside agencies, the public, and between management and subordinate personnel; directs subordinates of the Enforcement Division as a Station or Unit Commander and the Custody Division in the reception, custody, care, and release of inmates; manages and supervises the Coroner’s Office Civil Unit and Coroner staff, Office of Emergency Services, Boating Safety Unit, and Search and Rescue volunteers. Reviews cases and assists subordinates in preparing cases for prosecution; monitors the performance of subordinate personnel and prepares evaluations; maintains open lines of communication between the Sheriff’s Office and the community; participates in programs designed to improve relations between line personnel and the general public; assists in writing and managing grants; understands Incident Command System (ICS), National Incident Management System (NIMS), and Mutual Aid processes; manages the operation of a substation; prepares regular and special reports; may supervise and conduct investigations on cases of major concern; may assign major cases to appropriate personnel.

It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below.

Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following:

Knowledge of: Divisions, functions, responsibilities, regulations, and procedures of the Shasta County Sheriff's Office; modern police methods and procedures, including patrol, crime prevention, basic investigation, identification techniques and emergency services, animal and boating regulations; criminal law, rules of evidence and presentation of evidence in criminal cases; techniques of criminal investigation and methods of identifying and preserving evidence; laws, rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to custodial operations, security measures, transportation of prisoners, and the custody and feeding of prisoners; laws, rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to livestock and animals, Coroner and Civil service, and boating operations; principles and techniques of supervision and training; general knowledge of court procedures in criminal and civil cases; and the proper operation and care of Sheriff's Office firearms and equipment.

Ability to: Plan, assign, instruct, and manage the work of subordinate staff in a division or special unit; quickly and objectively analyze situations and adopt an effective course of action; train or direct the training of subordinate staff; prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive written reports; obtain information through interview, interrogation, and observation; and establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Three (3) years of experience at the level of Sergeant with the Shasta County Sheriff's Office or equivalent outside law enforcement agencies.

Sixty (60) college units are desirable, and an Associate of Arts degree is preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid California driver’s license.

Possession of a P.O.S.T. Advanced Certificate.

Possession of a P.O.S.T. Supervisory Certificate within one (1) year of appointment.

Successful completion of the P.O.S.T. Management Course within one (1) year of appointment.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

Responses to the following must be submitted with a completed application.

1. Do you possess three (3) years of experience at the level of Sergeant with the Shasta County Sheriff's Office or an equivalent outside law enforcement agency? Yes / No If “Yes,” please provide details including, but not limited to, employers, dates of employment, and job duties. If “No,” type N/A.
2. Have you successfully completed sixty (60) semester or ninety (90) quarter units of college? Yes / No If “Yes,” please list the courses and number of college units per class. If “No,” type N/A.
3. Do you possess an Associate's of Arts degree from an accredited college or university? Yes / No If “Yes,” please indicate the type of degree you received and the college you received it from. If “No,” type N/A.
4. Do you possess a current, valid Advanced Certificate issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)? Yes / No If “Yes,” please provide your certificate number and expiration date, and attach a copy of your certificate to your application. If “No,” type N/A.
5. Will you possess a current, valid Supervisory Certificate issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) within one (1) year of appointment? Yes / No

6. I acknowledge that I must successfully complete the POST Management Course within one (1) year of appointment. Yes / No

7. I acknowledge I must attach the requested certificate to my application to be considered for this position. Yes / No

8. I acknowledge this position requires a valid California driver's license. Yes / No

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk and hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, controls, or tools; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions.  The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and with explosives and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

• All new employees are required to have their paycheck directly deposited to a bank account.
• Some positions may require a valid California driver's license and acceptable driving record according to County policy.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for those persons who are disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act to perform the essential functions of the position.
• As part of the selection process, all individuals provided with a preliminary offer of employment with Shasta County will be subject to a background investigation, including a criminal history check (primarily completed through the taking of fingerprints). An image of your fingerprints will be captured and sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).  The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature of the offense, the date of the offense, the surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered. 
• Based on the results of the background investigation and criminal history check, applicants may then be provided with an offer of employment conditioned on the results of a medical examination, which includes drug/alcohol testing. 

• In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, County employees, in the event of a disaster are considered disaster workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
• Positions in this classification are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the County and the Sheriff’s Administrative Association- SAA.

Shasta County Personnel will accept applications and responses to the supplemental questions until 12:00p.m., on May 13, 2025. A Resume and/or Cover Letter will be accepted in addition to the application form but will not serve as a substitute for a completed application. It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements such as, “Refer to Resume and/or Cover Letter,” or “See Attached Resume and/or Cover Letter” the employment application must be completed in its entirety prior to submission. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Closing date postmarks or faxes will NOT be accepted. This recruitment will establish a list that may or may not be used by other departments. Prior applicants must reapply to be considered. 

Applicants will be screened and those considered best qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination. Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee inclusion into the selection process. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of additional application screening, written and/or practical exam(s), oral interview, or any combination thereof. 

Veterans' Credit: Veterans (as defined by California Government Code section 18973) who have been discharged from military service under conditions other than dishonorable and who receive a passing score on all components of the employment examinations (up to and including oral examinations) shall receive credit for an additional five points to be added to their final examination score. To be considered for this credit, a veteran MUST provide a copy of his or her discharge document (DD-214 or equivalent) and information as to the type of discharge (honorable, dishonorable, etc.) WITH THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION ON OR BEFORE THE FINAL FILING DATE. 

Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at www.ShastaCountyCareers.com or submit an application to the Shasta County Personnel Office.

Arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities. Requests for accommodations may be made to the Shasta County Personnel Office by the filing deadline posted on this bulletin. Shasta County does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you feel you are being denied service based on a disability, our ADA Coordinator may be reached at (530) 225-5515; relay service (800) 735-2922; fax (530) 225-5345.

SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Shasta County Personnel

1450 Court Street, Suite 348; Redding, CA 96001; (530) 225-5515

Salary : $105,972 - $135,264