Salary: $102,793.60 - $124,966.40 Annually
Location : Mariposa, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 16-01346
Department: Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator
Opening Date: 09/11/2026
Closing Date: 10/1/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
DescriptionThis position is a promotional opportunity only open to current Sergeants of the Mariposa County Sheriff's Office. Only online applications will be accepted.DEFINITIONTo plan, organize, coordinate, supervise, administer, and command the day-to-day activities and operations of major bureaus of the County Sheriffs Office. Employees in this classification receive minimal supervision within a broad framework of standard policies and procedures. Employees in this classification direct, supervise, and formally evaluate the work of subordinate officers and other staff. This job class functions at a division management level of classification within the Sheriffs Office and requires the application of varied professional, administrative, and supervisory skills. Division assignments include responsibility for coordinating and controlling one or more of the following departmental functions: supervising Patrol Sergeants; overseeing field operations and administration division functions; reviewing and evaluating reports and personnel
performance evaluations; developing policies and procedures; and coordinating training.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISEDReceives general supervision from the Operations and Administration Division Captains or other
superior officer.
Exercises lead direction and/or supervision over assigned staff.
Examples of Duties EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSCommands, supervises, and administers the activities, operations, training, and personnel of the Patrol Bureau within the Sheriffs Office or, when assigned, those applicable to the bureaus within the Administration Division.
Assigns, schedules, and formally evaluates the work of division personnel; recommends and implements disciplinary actions and ensures proper coverage of operational areas.
Assists in evaluating existing policies and procedures for effectiveness and makes recommendations for the modification or implementation of new or revised policies and procedures to increase safety and efficiency.
Implements and interprets departmental policies for divisional personnel.
Assists in the preparation and administration of the budget for the division.
Participates in major investigations and responds to major crime scenes.
Makes decisions as to the proper disposition of cases/complaints.
Receives and handles complaints affecting divisional activities and operations.
Estimates labor and equipment requirements for the division/department.
Prepares and compiles comprehensive reports and statistics related to activities and operations of the division/department.
Assists officers in preparation of reports, investigations, and court cases.
Keeps abreast of current and proposed legislation and determines its impact on existing division/department operations.
Speaks before community groups and organizations regarding departmental activities and operations and prepares news releases.
Coordinates divisional operations with other divisions, departments, agencies, and jurisdictions.
Attends meetings pertaining to divisional and departmental matters.
Performs other related duties similar to the above in scope and function as required.
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Any combination of experience and education that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience Currently serving as a Sheriffs Sergeant-Patrol, with Mariposa County. Eligible Sergeants must have completed their probationary term.
Education Graduation from high school or equivalent supplemented with 60 units of college coursework in any field (an Associate's degree is preferred), and the following POST certifications: Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced. Incumbents must have the ability to obtain a POST Supervisory Certificate within 24 months from date of appointment.
Documents must be attached to application to qualify.Additional Requirements Requires possession of a valid California driver's license. Under certain circumstances, Human Resources 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 acknowledgment 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:
Principles of police administration and accepted practices and procedures.
Modem patrol, traffic, investigation, identification, and communication methods.
Federal, state, and local laws, regulations, statutes, and ordinances.
Laws of evidence, arrest, and custody.
Best practices pertaining to animal welfare investigations, care, sheltering and ancillary tasks.
Proper and effective methods of deploying peace officers in accordance with actual and anticipated emergencies.
Supervisory methods and techniques.
Departmental rules and regulations.
Ability to:
Analyze law enforcement problems and facts to draw sound conclusions, and to adopt effective courses of action.
Train, supervise, direct, and formally evaluate the work of others.
Communicate effectively in oral and written form.
Maintain morale and discipline.
Establish and maintain effective work relationships with staff, departmental administration, other County departments and officials, outside agencies, and the public.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions within the working conditions. Work is performed indoors and in a field environment. Incumbent drives on surface streets and may be exposed to traffic and construction hazards, air contaminants, adverse weather conditions, temperature and noise extremes, wetness, fumes, dusts, odors, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions within the working conditions. Requires the mobility to work indoors and in a field environment. Requires the ability to walk, stand, climb, balance, bend, squat, crawl, twist, and reach while performing duties; must be able to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations and communicating with others.
This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbents may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document
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This position is a promotional opportunity only open to current Sergeants of the Mariposa County Sheriff's Office. Are you a Sergeant of the Mariposa County Sheriff's Office?
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Did you attach the required POST certifications: Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced?
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60 units of college coursework in any field (an Associate's degree is preferred) is requested.If using to qualify, did you upload a copy of your transcripts?
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