ORGANIZATION A-105 2017 FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
JAIL DIVISION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
TITLE: JAIL DIVISION ORGANIZATION NO: A-105
TITLE: ORGANIZATION
EFFECTIVE DATE: 11-04-91 REVISED: 01-03-96, 01-01-99, 04-01-00, 02-01-02,
08-01-02, 03-01-03, 06-01-06, 12-16-13,
03-15-17
AUTHORITY: Sheriff M. Mims APPROVED BY: Assistant Sheriff T. Gattie
REFERENCE: California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Section 1029 and Fresno County
Sheriffs Office Policies and Procedures, Sections 102, 200 and 1062; and Hall,
et al. v. County of Fresno, 1-11-CV-02047-LJO-BAM (2015).
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this policy is to establish and maintain the organizational chain of command
and channels of communication for all employees assigned to the Fresno County Sheriff's
Jail Division.
POLICY:
It is the policy of the Fresno County Sheriffs Office Jail Division that the organizational
chart in this policy shall be the Jail Division's official channel of communication and the
chain of command for all employees.
PROCEDURE:
I. THE CHAIN OF COMMAND
The chain of command establishes the clear line of authority and formal
channels that provide a path for dissemination of information, both upward
and downward. Employees shall utilize, recognize, and respect the chain of
command in all official actions as designated by the order of rank.
A. All official communications, information requests, suggestions and
complaints shall be confined to official channels. Each link in the chain
of command shall be respected in this regard.
B. It shall be the responsibility of each echelon to forward communications
to the next higher echelon.
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JAIL DIVISION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
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TITLE: ORGANIZATION
C. The structural hierarchy of the Sheriff's Office is organized by rank;each
position subordinate to the rank above it. The chain of command and
order of rank shall be as follows (refer also to the Jail Division
Organizational Chart, provided as Addendum A):
1. Sheriff
2. Undersheriff
3. Assistant Sheriff
4. Captain / Director
5. Lieutenant/ Manager/ Coordinator
6. Sergeant / Supervisor
7. Correctional Officer IV/ Deputy IV
8. Correctional Officer, Deputy, Community Service Officer, and
professional staff. Various civilian positions may serve in
intermediary supervisory capacities, depending on assignment.
II. EXCEPTIONS TO THE CHAIN OF COMMAND
A. Discrimination/Harassment/Retaliation. Any employee who feels that the
Sheriffs Office policy on discrimination has been violated shall
immediately report such to their immediate supervisor. Employees not
comfortable with reporting violations to their immediate supervisor, may
bypass the chain of command and report the allegation to any supervisor
(up to, and including, the Sheriff).
B. Internal Affairs investigations. Allegations of employee misconduct
and/or impropriety may be reported directly to a Watch Commander.
This does not preclude the employee's option to lodge their complaint
directly with the Internal Affairs Unit.
C. Staff sexual abuse, sexual assault, sexual harassment, or sexual
misconduct toward inmates. Any employee who feels that the Jail
Division's policy on Sexual Misconduct and Abuse (D-360) has been
violated by another employee should report the violation directly to the
on-duty Watch Commander. Employees not comfortable with reporting
violations of the policy to the on-duty Watch Commander may bypass
the chain of command and report the allegation to any supervisor.
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TITLE: JAIL DIVISION ORGANIZATION NO: A-105
TITLE: ORGANIZATION
D. Psychological service requests are considered confidential and it is not
necessary for an employee to inform their supervisor or seek a referral.
E. Matters of a strictly personal nature not already involving the Sheriffs
Office.
III. ORGANIZATION CHART
A. The Assistant Sheriff is entrusted with the direction and administration of
the Jail Division.
B. Lines of control permitting the delegation of authority, the placing of
responsibility, the supervision of operations, and the coordination of
effort are hereby established in conformity with the organization chart.
C. Collateral duties and assignments have been designated so as to assign
accountability and assure the effective performance of the Jail Division
(refer to Addendum B).
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