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Correctional Officer - II Placerville

$79,955 yearly
Full time Customer Service Government Professional Services Physical Security Personal Security Investigative Law Enforcement Safety

Job Description

The Placer County Sheriff's Office is currently accepting applications for Correctional Officer - I and Correctional Officer - II. Please review individual job postings for the minimum qualifications required at each level. To participate in the recruitment at the I level, II level, or both levels, you must complete and submit separate applications for each recruitment:

Correctional Officer - I            #2024-16330-01

Correctional Officer - II           #2024-16331-01

Positions may be assigned to either the Auburn Jail Facility or the South Placer Jail Facility. Qualified applicants will undergo an extensive background investigation to determine if they meet the high standards set by the Sheriff's Office in the areas including, but not limited to: high moral character, honesty, and exemplary work ethic. The Sheriff's Office also highly values those with a positive attitude toward fellow workers and the community they will be serving.

This continuous recruitment will remain open for the calendar year, or until the final filing date, whichever occurs first. The eligible list established from this continuous recruitment will expire by the end of the calendar year. Applicants will be eligible to reapply and take an examination if a new recruitment opens the following calendar year.

*In addition to the base hourly rate listed above, individuals will receive a yearly uniform allowance of $1,065.00. Those assigned to work the night shift will receive a shift differential of 7.5%.

The Sheriff's Office also highly values those with a positive attitude toward fellow workers and the community they will be serving.

This continuous recruitment will remain open for the calendar year, or until the final filing date, whichever occurs first. The eligible list established from this continuous recruitment will expire by the end of the calendar year. Applicants will be eligible to reapply and take an examination if a new recruitment opens the following calendar year.

Examinations will be scheduled throughout the year as applications are received. Qualified applicants will be notified of their testing date via email once the examination date has been scheduled.

*In addition to the base hourly rate listed above, individuals will receive a yearly uniform allowance of $1,065.00. Those assigned to work the night shift will receive a shift differential of 7.5%.

You will receive an e-mail notification regarding the next steps in the recruitment process within a week of the cut-off date listed above.
 
This is the entry level class in the Correctional Officer series.  This class is distinguished from the journey by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within this series. 
 
Employees at this level are not expected to perform with the same independence of direction and judgment on matters allocated to the journey level.  Since this class is typically used as a training class, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience.  Employees work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks.
 

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Maintain centralized jail security and ensure inmate welfare in accordance with laws, regulations and institutional philosophy.
  • Obtain necessary information and book prisoners, complete necessary forms, take photographs and fingerprints and perform other processing activities such as preparing reports and maintaining files.
  • Search, examine, instruct and log inmates; inventory and secure property and valuables.
  • Interview inmates; classify them and assign them to the appropriate detention area and activities.
  • Supervise and monitor inmates and inmate trustees assisting with housekeeping, meal preparation and distribution, laundry and similar activities.
  • Supervise inmate exercise, recreation, visiting and similar privileges.
  • Assist medical staff in the distribution of medications; screen and refer requests for medical attention; administer emergency first aid as required.
  • Escort inmates within the jail areas; provide security for medical staff as required.
  • Inspect facilities and report the need for maintenance or unusual situations; request and/or issue clothing and supplies.
  • Prepare reports and other written materials; maintain accurate records, log and file.
  • Testify in court as subpoenaed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below.

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

Experience: No direct experience is required.  Experience involving either the control and custody of incarcerated individuals or in a law enforcement support setting are desirable.

Training: Completion of twelfth grade or G.E.D., College level coursework in law enforcement or a related field is preferred.

Required License or Certificate:

  • Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid driver's license.  Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.
  • Must complete both the Corrections Standards Authority Corrections Officer core course (or Correctional Officer Basic Academy supplemental core course for those who have completed the POST Basic Academy) and the course work required by California State Penal Code Section 832 within one year of employment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

  • Techniques for dealing with individuals from various socio-economic backgrounds in hostile and/or confrontational situations.
  • Basic first aid practices and procedures.
  • Basic computer operations.
  • Basic office administrative practices, including filing.

Ability to:

  • On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of a Correctional Officer's duties; intermittently remember accounts given by witnesses; identify potential situations of potential altercation; interpret and apply operational procedures; observe inmates; and explain rules to inmates.
  • On an intermittent basis, sit at desk; on a continuous basis, walk or stand during shift; bend, squat and kneel during booking process; climb stairs while observing inmates; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation.  Continuously wear utility belt and other equipment of 30 pounds; and intermittently lift very heavy weight.
  • Maintain facility security and inmate welfare in varied circumstances.
  • Oversee and direct the work of inmates in structured situations.
  • Prepare clear and accurate reports and other written materials.
  • Maintain accurate records, logs and files.
  • Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
  • Meet physical and psychological standards and pass a detailed background investigation.
  • Work evening, night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Be sensitive to various cultural and ethnic groups present in the detention facility.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Online Examination (100%)

The online examination will consist of the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Selection Exam for Local Corrections. Qualified candidates will receive a notification via email when the examination is available. To locate the Candidate Orientation Booklet for this exam, which includes example questions, please click here.

Note: Applicants who have already taken the BSCC Selection Exam for Local Corrections within twelve (12) months of their scheduled testing date may attach their official score report notice (including agency name, exam name, exam date, and exam scores) to their application materials to forward their scores to Placer County.

The online examination has been tentatively scheduled for the following:

  • Week of August 19, 2024
  • Week of October 21, 2024
  • Week of December 2, 2024

Martin Rivera

Qualifications

refer to job announcement

State

California
Placer County Sheriff Office
About Placer County Sheriff Office

MISSION & VISION

Core Values

Placer County Sheriffs OfficeWe will constantly strive to meet the highest standards of honesty and integrity.

We are a family centered organization committed to supporting one another.

We have pride in ourselves and take ownership of our work.

All Sheriff’s Office members will treat each other with dignity, courtesy, and respect, regardless of position or assignment. This leads to identical treatment of the public we serve.

We are involved in our community and seek to become a part of the world we serve.

We will achieve professional performance through continual training, education, and commitment to our duties.

Management and subordinates are mutually accountable for their performance.

There will be no tolerance for criminal misconduct by Sheriff’s Office members, on or off-duty. Such conduct will consistently be presented for legal review.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Placer County Sheriff’s Office is to maintain the quality of life we enjoy and to ensure our county is a safe place to live, work and visit.

This will be accomplished through safeguarding individual liberties, building community partnerships through transparency and education, preventing crime and resolving those crimes that do occur.

We are also responsible for the professional care and custody of those confined within our jail facilities. Other duties include those of marshal, security of the courts and efficient investigation of coroner cases.

We are committed to this mission and conduct our responsibilities toward a goal of excellence and with dedication to the community we serve.

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