Chief Deputy

• Assists in planning, organizing and coordinating all activities of the department

• Interprets new laws, ordinances, rules and regulations and advises personnel on policies and procedures

• Investigates complaints against employees and employee grievances

• Prepares, approves and maintains records for budgeting and monitoring expenditures

• Directs investigations and internal operations

• Manages all Special Teams

• Develops work schedules; authorizes leave, vacation, and overtime; conducts employee performance evaluations; participates in disciplinary matters and recruitment procedures as necessary

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws throughout the department

• Prepares and makes recommendations to the Sheriff, County Board and the Law Enforcement Committee

• Reviews the records and reports of subordinate officers, and when appropriate forwards reports of investigations to the District Attorney for prosecution or to reporting officer or detective for further investigation

• Acts as lead investigator in cases involving unusual importance, high profile publicity or exceptional sensitivity

• Testifies on behalf of the department with respect to practices and procedures

• Makes speeches and presentations and does other public relations work for the department

• Acts as officer in charge of physical evidence and security of evidence room

• Acts as Highway Safety Coordinator

• Answers complaints and takes necessary corrective actions

• Develops grant proposals and monitors all grant funds allotted

• Completes reports and required documentation per department policy in a timely manner

• Maintains up-to-date job knowledge, certifications, licenses and registrations. Keeps up to date on laws, rules, and regulations. Recommends policy/procedure changes to supervisor

• Acts as Sheriff in his or her absence