B-0310 Sheriff_s Office Watch Lieutenant-Commander.pdf

Kern County Sheriff’s Office Policies and Procedures TITLE: SHERIFF’S OFFICE WATCH LIEUTENANT / COMMANDER NO: B-310 APPROVED: Donny Youngblood, Sheriff-Coroner EFFECTIVE: April 1, 1998 REVIEWED: 05/02/2025 REVISED: 05/02/2025 UPDATED: 05/02/2025 POLICY The Watch Lieutenant Section is comprised of a designated group of Sheriff’s Lieutenants. Their primary responsibilities are to provide continuity of command and oversee the operation of the Sheriff’s Office during non-business hours. DIRECTIVE A The Metropolitan Patrol Division Commander or their designee shall be responsible for coordinating the Watch Lieutenants and their schedules. DIRECTIVE B 1. The Watch Lieutenants operate under the following conditions: a. The Watch Lieutenant Section is responsible for overseeing Sheriff’s Office operations after normal business hours. This period of responsibility is generally from 1700 hours until 0800 hours Monday – Friday, and 24-hour coverage Saturday a