DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:  Work involves supervising of the Civil Bureau, a major division of the Sheriff's Department, which includes overseeing the serving of Income and Property Executions, Eviction Notices, business closings, auctions on foreclosed properties and the making of civil arrests. Additionally, the Administration Captain is responsible for the central oversight of budgeting, personnel, procurement, medical control, Internal Affairs, FOIL, accreditation and policy management. This position is at the third level of authority in the Sheriffs Department. General supervision is received from the Undersheriff with wide leeway allowed for the use of independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work. Supervision is exercised over the work of subordinates (including civilians) assigned to the civil division, records division, and Fiscal management.  Performs related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:  (Illustrative only)

• Plans and supervises the activities of employees assigned to unit;
• Reviews all paperwork received for legal and procedural correctness; ;
• Develops procedures for internal processing of complaints and summons;
• Provides mentorship for subordinates; Supervises and administers sale of confiscated and foreclosed properties;
• Meets with Undersheriff regarding all units’ activities within the Division;
• Testifies in court regarding civil and internal matters;
• Establishes the yearly vacation schedule for the units managed and approves/disapproves all changes;
• Manages the Internal Affairs Division and assignment of investigations;
• Recommends remedial or disciplinary actions to the Undersheriff;
• Manages the Fiscal Management unit  and supervises employees assigned;
• Oversee agency grants and the grant process;
• Oversees the General Municipal Law 207-C process and coordinates with stakeholders.
• Oversees the agency FOIL process and records retention;
• Responsible for meeting Civil Unit accreditation standards;
• Intimately involved in agency personnel and human resource processes;
• Keeps records and prepares a variety of reports;
• Acts as an agency liaison with municipalities and County offices;
• Performs a variety of related activities as required.

Typical Work Activities are intended only as illustrations of possible types of work that might be appropriately assigned to an incumbent of this title. Work activities that do not appear above are not excluded as appropriate work assignments, as long as they can be reasonably understood to be within the logical limits of the job.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:   Thorough knowledge of New York State Civil Law; thorough knowledge of requirements and procedures governing the execution, processing and service of civil documents; thorough knowledge for the freedom of information act; thorough knowledge of departmental policies, rules and regulations; thorough knowledge of supervision techniques and administration procedures for county-wide law enforcement agency; good knowledge of GML 207-C; good knowledge of governmental personnel practices and budget administration; skill in statistical analysis; ability to plan and supervise the work of others; ability to prepare written records and reports; ability to read, understand and interpret written material; ability to interact with the public in a manner that is humanitarian and professional; ability to exercise sound judgment in emergencies and unusual situations; tact and courtesy in emergency and unusual situations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Fifteen (15) years of law enforcement experience including at least five (5) years’ experience as part of a command staff at a level of sergeant or higher.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of a valid, unrestricted, appropriate level driver’s license, and acceptable driving record are required at time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.

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Non-Competitive Class

Pending Jurisdictional Classification