Salary: $8,337.16 - $10,133.93 Monthly
Location : Mariposa, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 16-01207
Department: Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator
Division: Jail
Opening Date: 08/25/2025
Closing Date: 9/5/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Description
Mariposa County Sheriff's Office has one (1) vacancy for the Sheriff's Lieutenant- Custody.

This is a promotional opportunity available to current employees only.

Only online applications are accepted.
DEFINITION

To plan, organize, administer, and manage the daily activities and operations of the County Correctional Facility (Facility) within the Sheriff's Office. Employees in this classification receive limited supervision within a broad framework of policies and procedures. Employees in this classification train, direct, supervise, and formally evaluate the work of assigned personnel. This job class is a first-line management level classification and exercises responsibility for coordination, supervision, and administration of the day-to-day operations. This job classification requires the application of professional and supervisory skills related to County Facility operations.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from the Custody Division Captain or other superior officer.
Exercises lead direction and/or supervision over assigned staff

Examples of Duties
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Manages, supervises, and administers the daily operations of the Facility.
Schedules, directs, and supervises assigned custody personnel.
Assists in the preparation and administration of the annual budget; authorizes and monitors budget expenditures while maintaining on-going balances of accounts.
Monitors and evaluates Facility operations and procedures for compliance with established State and federal laws.
Interprets departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures to custody personnel.
Maintains inventory records and stock levels of food, supplies, clothing, equipment and other materials; orders supplies and materials as needed.
Recommends and implements disciplinary actions pertaining to assigned personnel.
Evaluates and monitors the work and training needs of custody personnel and ensures that appropriate training is received.
Prepares and processes reports related to the Facility.
Compiles and maintains statistics related to Facility operations.
Performs daily inspections of the Facility to ensure it is maintained in a safe, clean and proper condition.
Oversees and assists in the booking, jailing, transport and/or release of prisoners.
Coordinates Faciltiy operations and activities with other departmental functions and units as required.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities. A typical way to gain the required knowledge and ability is:
Graduation from high school or equivalent. Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units of college coursework in any field (an associate's degree is preferred.) Transcripts or degree must be attached to application if you are using this pathway to qualify.
Experience:

Five (5) years experience in Custodial Facility operations, two (2) of which were in a supervisory capacity and the possession of a Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) Supervisory Certificate. Certificate must be attached to application to qualify.
-OR-
Two (2) years experience as a Sheriff's Sergeant with the Mariposa County Sheriff's Office and possession of a P.O.S.T. Supervisory Certificate. Certificate must be attached to application to qualify.
Additional Requirements:

Completion of, or the ability to complete within one (1) year of employment or appointment, the Adult Corrections Officer Manager/Administrator Core training course as required by Standards and Training for Corrections (STC).

Possession of a valid California Driver's License for the class of vehicle driven and meeting automobile insurability requirements of the County. Under certain circumstances, the Human Resources Director may accept a valid driver's license from another State if applicant acknowledges his/her intent to acquire a California driver's license within three months by signing an acknowledgement form. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions pertaining to this or other essential functions of this classification.

Supplemental Information
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge of:

State, federal and local laws, regulations, standards, and codes governing Facility operations and reporting requirements.
Care and custody of prisoners, budget preparation, and administration supervisory methods and techniques.
Departmental policies and procedures related to the booking, detention, transport and release of prisoners.
Safety procedures associated with Facility operations.
Ability to:

Supervise and prioritize the work of others and to maintain discipline and morale.
Prepare clear and accurate reports.
Effectively communicate in both oral and written form.
Allocate needed supplies, personnel, and other resources related to Facility operations.
Prepare and administer a budget effectively.
Establish and maintain accurate recordkeeping systems.
Analyze problems, identify root causes, and take appropriate corrective action.
Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions within the working conditions.Work is performed in a Correctional Facility and external environments with exposure to inclement weather and varying temperatures. Work involves intense concentration on activities going on around one's location on a constant basis throughout the entire work shift. Occasional exposure to noise, chemicals, bodily fluids, infectious diseases and potentially hostile, violent, uncontrollable, and life-threatening situations.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to peiform essential functions. Ability to sit, stand, walk, run, kneel, crouch, bend, stoop, squat, twist, lift, and climb, physically restrain persons, conduct activities on uneven surfaces under various environmental conditions, lift and move with help objects weighing over 100 pounds, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms; use of office equipment including computers, telephones, calculators, copiers, and fax machines; may require ability to use special equipment including but not limited to: transport vans, cameras, two-way radios, handcuffs and waist/leg chains, firearms, special locks and keys, protective body gear, impact batons, and pepper spray.
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01

Possession of a valid California driver's license is required for this recruitment. Under certain circumstances, the Human Resources Director may accept a valid driver's license from another State if applicant acknowledges his/her intent to acquire a California driver's license within three months by signing an acknowledgement form. Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

02

One of the requirements of this position is a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Do you have a high school diploma or GED equivalent?

• Yes
• No

03

A copy of your transcripts or degree must be attached to your application unless you are using experience to qualify.Did you attach your transcripts to your application?

• Yes
• No, I am using experience to qualify

04

A Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) Supervisory Certificate or a P.O.S.T. Supervisory Certificate is required for qualification. Did you attach the certificate?

• Yes
• No

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