Detentions Lieutenant - Department Only

Posting number: 2026-052

Department: Sheriff - Administration

Division: Jail

Job classification: Detentions Lieutenant

Posting type: Promotional

Categories: Corrections, Law Enforcement, Miscellaneous, Safety

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The Kings County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking qualified individuals for the position of:Detentions Lieutenant - Department OnlySalary Range: $91,707.20 - $111,883.20 Annually

We are seeking a knowledgeable and forward-thinking leader to support the management and daily operations of the Detentions Division. This is an excellent opportunity for those ready to take the next step in their career within the Sheriff’s Office by helping plan, organize, and oversee key functions such as staffing, booking, classification, housing, training, transportation, and facility services. In this role, you will ensure the safety and security of incarcerated individuals, staff, visitors, and the public by upholding proper policies, procedures, and operational standards.

This management position carries significant responsibility and provides opportunities to coordinate division activities, support policy implementation, and guide staff across multiple functional areas. The role requires sound judgment, initiative, and strong leadership within a dynamic and high-accountability environment.

If you are committed to professional excellence, effective leadership, and supporting the mission of the Sheriff’s Office, we encourage you to apply today! Note: This is a DEPARTMENT ONLYrecruitment with one immediate vacancy in the Kings County Sheriff's Office. To be eligible to apply, you must be a current Kings County Sheriff's Office employee. Extra-help employees are not eligible to apply in this recruitment.

Law Enforcement Resume Required: in addition to the application, applicants are required to submit a *Law Enforcement Resume*outlining relevant education and experience including assignments. This resume must be attached to your application.Law Enforcement Resumes must be scanned and attached to your application prior to submission (or your application will be rejected).

For complete benefit details, please seeSection V of theSalary Resolution .

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Plans, organizes, coordinates, oversees, and assists with the management of the functions, operations, activities, and administration of the Detentions Division, including overseeing staffing, booking, classification, housing, training, transport, and food services.
• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the division; initiates, develops, and implements, independently or under direction, programs and activities designed to increase the efficiency and productivity of detentions facilities and improve the care and custody of the incarcerated persons.
• Directs and supervises the work of Detentions Sergeants and other subordinate detentions supervisory staff; oversees and participates in the division hiring and background process, selection, assignment, training, evaluation, and discipline of staff; responds to and helps resolve grievances and personnel issues.
• Coordinates assigned detentions services, programs, operations, and activities with other law enforcement personnel, other divisions, those of other divisions and outside agencies.
• Participates in the development of division budget; identifies resource needs, monitors expenditures, and helps ensure operation within budget constraints; implements grants and ensures compliance with their budget and regulations.
• Oversees the booking process and classification of incoming incarcerated persons; supervises the housing, safety, and security of incarcerated persons.
• Directs investigation of and helps resolve incarcerated person problems, issues, and complaints; takes or recommends measures to have problems corrected.
• Ensures that detentions activities are conducted in a manner consistent with established department rules and legal requirements; provides direction to subordinates to help ensure good relations with visitors and remedy potential problems.
• Inspects facility for proper operation, deterioration of equipment, safety, and security of the facility; recommends and implements remedies for issues or problems; maintains records of inventory and production.
• Reviews report of information and other material gathered by subordinates; ensures proper preparation of material; supervises the establishment and maintenance of reports, records, databases, and files; ensures the proper documentation of operations and activities.
• Provides assistance to management personnel; prepares and presents a variety of oral and written reports and staff reports and other written materials.
• Manages and takes necessary and appropriate action when alerted of emergency and potentially dangerous situations; acts in the absence of the Assistant Sheriff - STC.
• Represents the department and the County in meetings with members of other public and private organizations, community groups, contractors, developers, and the public.
• Ensures staff observe and comply with all County and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Please note: Work experience for the last 15 years must be included in the work history portion of your application. It is also important that your application show all the relevant education and experience that you possess, even if it extends beyond the required past 15 years. A resume may be attached, but is not a substitute for completing the application and supplemental questions. Failure to submit a completed application may eliminate you from the recruitment.

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.

• Two (2) years of experience performing duties at a level equivalent to the classification of Detentions Sergeant with Kings County.

Qualify for security clearance through a background investigation (including but not limited to medical and psychological evaluations) and fingerprint check, which includes a credit check. Ability to qualify for deputization by the Kings County Sheriff’s Office. Ability to work irregular hours including evenings, weekends and holidays, work stand-by, and work overtime as necessary. Ability to work in a locked detentions facility which enforces a “lock down, no hostages” policy. Ability to complete additional training as required, including the Kings County Sheriff's Office firearms orientation and range training, and qualify to carry all duty firearms on a regular basis. Ability to maintain peace officer qualifications as required by the State of California.

Must meet minimum standards as described in California Government Code Sections 1029 and 1031. Must meet peace officer requirements pursuant to federal, state, and local law.

• Possession of a valid California driver's license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles at the time of appointment.

• Possession of a minimum mandated Standards and Training Certified (STC) Adult Corrections Officer Core Course issued by the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) or an STC approved supplemental course with valid Basic Certificate issued by the California State Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) to be maintained throughout employment.
• Possession of an appropriate STC Supervisor’s Core Course certificate issued by the BSCC.
• Possession of valid certificate of completion of Penal Code 832 Laws of Arrest and Firearms issued by the California State Commission on P.O.S.T. to be maintained throughout employment.
• Possession of valid Impact Weapons/Batons, Weaponless Defense, and TASER certifications to be maintained throughout employment.
• Possession of a chemical restraint course certification for carrying Oleoresin Capsicum, commonly known as pepper spray, to be maintained throughout employment.

All completedapplications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed. Depending upon the number of applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, the selection process mayinclude the following:

(1) Screening committee (pass/fail) and/or

(2) Written examination(pass/fail) and/or

(3) Oral examination (100%) This may include a written practical component (100%) to determine placement on the eligible list.

Note: Those applicants who are among the top 40 written test scores will be invited to participate in the oral examination process.

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TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT PROCESSFinal Date to Apply:October 23, 2026

Human Resources Interview: Week of November 4, 2026

Department Interview: TBD