The Position
The list developed from this recruitment will be used for a limited period to fill open and promotional, regular full-time, and part-time positions in the Sheriff's Office, should they occur. Pursuant to current bargaining unit agreements, employees regularly assigned to the coastal region or in Covelo are eligible to receive a 5% assignment premium .
Primary responsibility is to plan, organize, administer, coordinate, supervise and command patrol and investigative functions or chief deputy coroner functions for the Sheriff's Office; performs responsible professional, administrative and second-level supervisory duties.
Manager Academy is mandatory for all managers and consists of nine courses that must be completed within two years. Participation is required and completed during work hours.
If you apply for this position, or are considering applying for this position, please contact MCSO Recruiting for further information and support throughout the process. You can reach them at [email protected] or (707) 234-2106.
Job Requirements and Minimum Qualifications
All responsibilities may not be performed by all incumbents:
- Carries out supervisory responsibility in accordance with policies, procedures and applicable laws including: interviewing, training, planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
- Directly supervises Sheriff's Sergeants in patrol activities including criminal, civil and coroner's duties.
- Inspects reports and reviews daily logs of patrol activities; reviews, corrects and approves duty schedules and work assignments.
- Monitors sector supplies; reorders as needed.
- Oversees arrangements for maintenance and repair of equipment and vehicles; orders equipment as needed.
- Acts as liaison between Sheriff's Office and other organizations or agencies.
- Interprets and explains policies and procedures for staff, personnel of other agencies and the public; ensures staff follow policies and procedures.
- Represents the department at various meetings; reports to Sheriff's Captain on their content.
- Writes press releases and fills in as needed for press information officer.
- Writes special operations plans for and attends fairs and special events.
- Researches, compiles and prepares special reports, studies and correspondence.
- Serves as commander for canine program; arranges for contracts for canine training.
- Assists subordinates in major investigations and/or proper preparation of reports; serves as information resource for subordinates in case law.
- Conducts internal investigations; recommends discipline.
- Participates in major crime raids.
- Testifies in court; presents evidence.
- Performs duties of Sheriff's Sergeant as needed.
- Serves as chief deputy coroner; oversees operations of the coroner's functions by exercising administrative review of all cases.
- Reviews and rewrites coroner's protocol, general orders, policies and procedures.
- Maintains security and contact with homicide witnesses.
- Reviews death investigation, autopsy and toxicology reports.
- Directs and discusses cases with pathologists.
- Serves as information resource for internal and external contacts concerning coroner's cases.
- Completes follow-up investigation in death investigations.
- Assists in preparation and administration of Sheriff's Office budget.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or GED; and, at least three (3) years of experience as a Sheriff's Sergeant; and,
Must be able to meet and maintain the minimum standards for selection, education, and training of California Peace Officers as specified by California law and the regulations of the California Commission on POST; must obtain POST management certificate within two (2) years of appointment; must not be prohibited in any way from possessing a firearm; or,
A combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid Drivers License - Class C or better
CPR Certificate
POST Management Certificate within two (2) years of appointment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Methods and techniques related to law enforcement, including investigation, patrol, and case law.
- Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting and implementation.
- Administration of staff and activities, either directly or through subordinate supervision.
- Methods and techniques of research, statistical analysis and report presentation.
- Budgetary principles and practices.
- Applicable state, federal and local ordinances, laws, rules and regulations.
- All computer applications and hardware related to performance of the essential functions of the job.
- Recordkeeping, report preparation, filing methods and records management techniques.
Skill in:
- Planning, organizing, assigning, directing, reviewing and evaluating the work of staff.
- Selecting and motivating staff and providing for their training and professional development.
- Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.
- Using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
- Organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up on assignments with a minimum of direction.
- Applying logical thinking to solve problems or accomplish tasks.
- Understanding, interpreting and communicating complicated policies, procedures and protocols.
- Analyzing and resolving office administrative situations and problems.
- Researching, compiling, and summarizing a variety of informational and statistical data and materials.
- Testifying in court.
- Communicating clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
Mental and Physical Abilities:
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals.
- Read, analyze and interpret professional periodicals and journals, technical procedures and government regulations.
- Write reports and correspondence.
- Analyze situations effectively and adopt or recommend appropriate courses of action.
- Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
- While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, run and sit; reach with hands and arms; use manual dexterity to operate machinery/tools; handle, seize, hold or otherwise work with hands; climb, jump and/or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; speak and hear; use shape, sound, odor and color perception and discrimination; and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
Selection Procedure & Other Important Information
Important Application Information:
- It is your responsibility to demonstrate through your application materials how you meet the minimum qualifications of the position/s for which you apply.
- You must complete all sections of the application. A résumé or other information you feel will help us evaluate your qualifications may be attached to your completed application, but will not be accepted in lieu of completing any part of the application. Blank applications that contain only a résumé or those that reference “see résumé” will be rejected as incomplete.
- Check your application before submitting to ensure it is complete and correct; no new or additional information will be accepted after the closing date.
- Inquiry will be made of your former and current employers; please provide the names and telephone numbers of supervisors on your application.
- You must provide the names and contact information of at least three (3) references (not relatives) that have knowledge of your job skills, experience, ability and/or character.
- Application materials are the property of Mendocino County and will not be returned.
- It is your responsibility to keep your NEOGOV profile updated, including any changes to your telephone number or address. Failure to do so may result in missed notification of exams or interviews.
- The exam process listed on this flyer is tentative. Mendocino County reserves the right to make necessary modifications to the examination plan. Such revisions will be in accordance with approved personnel standards. Should a change be made, applicants will be notified.
- The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.
Examination Process: All complete applications will be reviewed; incomplete applications will not be considered. Based on the number of qualified candidates, applicants meeting the job requirements and qualifications will be invited to participate in an oral examination (weight 100) or an unassembled exam, consisting of an evaluation of education and experience as stated on the application form. The examination process will test the knowledge and abilities described above. A minimum score of 70 must be attained for placement on the employment list.
Special Testing: The County of Mendocino is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), if special accommodations for a disability or religious conviction are necessary at any stage of the application and/or testing process, please notify the Human Resources Department in advance at (707) 234-6600. Reasonable notice is required to allow adequate time for review and evaluation of your request.
Special Requirements: Employment in some County departments or positions may require the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background, which may include fingerprinting, and/or a medical examination, which may include drug screening.
This announcement is a synopsis of duties and requirements of this job. To review the complete classification specification and benefits, please see the HR website. Applications must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by the final filing date.
The County of Mendocino participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility. If hired, the information you provide on your Form I-9 will be used to verify your authorization to work in the United States.
Learn more:
- E-Verify Notice of Participation (Download PDF reader)
- Right to Work (Download PDF reader)
The County of Mendocino is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This information is a summary of general benefits. Benefits listed in Mendocino County Resolutions or Memorandums of Understanding prevail over this listing. This information is not legally binding, nor does it constitute a Contract.
SALARY
Compensation is based on a five-step salary range, with annual merit-based increases within the salary range.
RETIREMENT
Covered under Social Security and the 1937 act; both employees and the County pay into the retirement fund. For the most current information regarding County Retirement please go to:
https://www.mendocinocounty.org/retirement
HOLIDAYS AND PERSONAL LEAVE
Mendocino County observes 11 paid holidays per year. Employees are granted 24 - 48 hours of personal leave annually, depending upon Bargaining Unit.
VACATION
Accrues at the rate of two weeks per year for three years. Three weeks per year after three years, four weeks after eight years and five weeks after 15 years.
SICK LEAVE
Paid sick leave accrues at the rate of 1.25 days per month, or 15 days per year. Accruals are pro-rated for part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week. Part-time employees working less than 20 hours per week, and extra-help employees receive up to 24 hours (or 3 days) of paid sick leave annually.
MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION, AND LIFE INSURANCE
The County and the employee share the cost of an employee selected health care plan; enrollment in the plan includes $20,000 Life Insurance.
HEALTH INSURANCE
For the most current information regarding Health Insurance please go to:
http://www.mendocinocounty.org/hr/ehb
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
For the most current information regarding Employee Assistance please go to:
http://www.mendocinocounty.org/hr/eap
EMPLOYEE WELLNESS PROGRAM
For the most current information regarding Employee Wellness please go to:
http://www.mendocinocounty.org/hr/mcwow
LABOR CONTRACTS
For the complete list of most current labor agreements please go to:
http://www.mendocinocounty.org/hr/labor
Closing Date/Time: 4/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
