FINAL FILING DATE: Friday, May 1, 2026

The Sheriff’s Commander manages, supervises and organizes the work of a station, division, departmental function or program; performs research and analysis of complex problems in support of executive management; and performs other related duties as required.   

The ideal candidate will show the ability to analyze emergency situations, communicate effectively, and demonstrate organizational skills.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Plans, implements, coordinates, and directs a team, program, unit, division or station law enforcement operations.
• Assesses critical needs, assigns personnel, allocates resources and coordinates workflow to solve complex problems.
• Develops, assists, implements and issues detailed guidance and verbal and written directives for goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
• Oversees and manages a station, division, program, or department functions budget, including the evaluation of personnel and equipment needs; and assists in preparing and administering department budget.
• Manages the most challenging, sensitive and confidential matters affecting employees, facilities, equipment, or operations, including the investigation of employee grievances, allegations of officer misconduct and officer suitability, violations of rules and regulations, crimes and suspicious occurrences and takes or recommends appropriate action.
• Develops strategic plans related to the prevention and investigation of crime, protection of life and property, care and custody of incarcerated individuals, and communications.
• Manages and coordinates complex law enforcement activities with other divisions, stations, departments, and Federal, State, local, and community agencies, including participating in law enforcement deployment planning and serving as incident or scene commander in emergency situations, critical incidents and major events that may involve large numbers of added personnel and coordination with other agencies.
• Prepares and presents oral and written reports for, and conducts meetings with, other local, regional, State and Federal agencies, other managers, community groups, the media and the public.

Examples of Experience/Education/Training:

Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

Two years of experience equivalent to the Monterey County classification of Sheriff’s Sergeant first-line supervisory duties in corrections, patrol or investigations. OR Two years of experience as a Sheriff’s Sergeant or Sheriff’s Investigative Sergeant in the County of Monterey.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:

• Possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver’s License issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles at the time of appointment.
• Possess a current California BASIC P.O.S.T. Certificate and a Supervisory Certificate issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.
  • Pursuant to the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, Section 1005 (c) (1), successfully complete a certified Management Course within the first year of employment. Custody Operations Bureau Assignments: Pursuant to the California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) requirements, successful completion of the 56-hour Basic Jail Operations Supplemental Core Course shall be completed within the first year of job assignment.  Enforcement Operations Bureau Assignments: Pursuant to the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, successful completion of a patrol field training program at time of appointment.
• Successfully pass a thorough background investigation, which includes a polygraph examination or voice stress analysis, medical and psychological examinations.
• Work flexible hours, shifts, weekends and holidays; and be subject to being available or called in during off-duty hours and during times of disaster and/or emergency.
• Maintain the standards established by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST), Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) and the Sheriff’s Office.
• Maintain a minimum level of physical fitness.
• Wear a uniform.

About Monterey County Sheriff's Office

The Sheriff-Coroner is an elected official per the authority of the California Government Code and Health and Safety Code and provides public safety services to residents. Services include 24-hour uniformed patrol, the investigation of crimes, criminal records management and community policing. The Office is also responsible for the safekeeping and security of persons arrested by any law enforcement agency in the county. In fulfilling the duties of the Coroner, staff investigates reportable deaths to determine the cause and manner of those deaths. Additionally, through the California Office of Emergency Services Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Plan the Sheriff's Office serves as the County Operational Area Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Coordinator responsible for first response and coordination of local, regional and statewide resources to serve all municipal law enforcement agencies within the County. Programs and Functions: The Sheriff’s Office provides general law enforcement, investigations, custody services, court security, coroner operations, canine, air and drone operations, special weapons and tactics services, explosive ordinance response, dive search and rescue, crisis negotiations, land-based search and rescue operations and law enforcement support.

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