Policy Text
1/01 (rev. 08/03)
CIVIL DIVISION – COMMANDER
The purpose of this Operations Or der is to outline the responsi bilities of the Commander
of the Sheriff’s Civil Division.
I. General
The Civil Commander holds the r ank of Sheriff’s Lieutenant. He /she is the
manager and officer-in-char ge of the Civil Division.
II. Chain of Command
The Civil Commander reports direc tly to the Chief Deputy of In vestigative and
Special Operations Services. H e/she reports information as dir ected by the Chief
along with any other necessa ry or important information.
III. Administrative Duties
Preparation and overseei ng of the division budget
Creation of special orde rs, policies and procedures
Revenue generation
Management of automated systems and computers
Oversee divisional accounting procedures
Discovery, investigation and trac king of all legi slation perti nent of the Civil
Division
IV. Supervisory Duties
Direction of division superviso ry personnel and their subordin ates
Advising and counseling of personnel as necessary
Direction of major divisional activities
Liaison between his subordi nates and his/her superiors
Responds to service and personnel complaints
Approves financial disbursement s of $10,000 or m ore from the C ivil Trust Fund.
V. Absence
The Court Process Manager will be the Acting Commander in the Civil
Commander’s absence unless other wise appropriately designated.