Deputy Sheriff Lieutenant

An employee in this class is responsible for the law enforcement activities in the Sheriff's Office. Supervision is exercised over Deputy Sheriffs through inspection and assignment of duties in accordance with general instructions received from the Sheriff, Undersheriff or Deputy Sheriff Captain. A Deputy Sheriff Lieutenant is responsible for staff development and has charge of police activities conducted during that shift, including activities conducted in transporting prisoners, for department communications systems operations, and related support activities as assigned by the Sheriff or his/her designee. The incumbent does related work as required.

Limited to employees with at least one (1) year of continuous full- time permanent competitive class status in the title of Deputy Sheriff Sergeant currently employed in the Madison County Sheriff’s Office.

A written test designed to evaluate knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the following
areas:
Law enforcement methods and practices: These questions test for knowledge of accepted police methods and practices and/or their application to situations in the police field. The questions are a sampling of the various knowledge that police personnel may be required to possess in the course of their day-to-day work-related activities. New York State Laws: These questions test for knowledge of the laws in effect on January 1, 2026 that law enforcement personnel may encounter in the course of their day-to-day work-related activities. The questions are a sampling of job- related sections of the Penal Law, Criminal Procedure Law, Vehicle and Traffic Law, Family Court Act and other laws relevant to law enforcement in New York State. Preparing written material in a police setting: These questions test for the ability to prepare the types of reports and communications that police personnel write. The content is appropriate for the ranks/levels being tested. Some questions test for the ability to present information clearly and accurately. They consist of restatements of information given in note form. You must choose the best version from each set of four choices. Other questions test for the ability to organize paragraphs. They consist of paragraphs with their sentences out of order. For each of the paragraphs you must choose, from four suggestions, the best order for the sentences. Understanding and interpreting written material: These questions test how well you comprehend written material. You will be provided with brief reading selections and will be asked questions about the selections. All the information required to answer the questions will be presented in the selections; you will not be required to have any special knowledge relating to the subject areas of the selections. Planning, supervising and administering police programs and activities: These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices involved in managing an organizational segment of a police department in New York State and directing the activities of subordinate staff, including subordinate supervisors. These questions cover such areas as planning, controlling, directing, organizing, and coordinating the activities of the organizational section. Questions also cover the personal interactions between an upper-level supervisor and subordinate supervisors in the accomplishment of objectives and deal with issues of work assignments, job performance, and training.

The eligible list established as a result of this examination will be used to fill vacancies as they occur in the Madison County Sheriff’s Office.