75 correctional officer jobs found

Placer County is currently accepting applications for Correctional Officer - I. 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. Examinations will be scheduled throughout the year as applications are received....

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...

About the Position The San Joaquin Sheriff’s Office is seeking highly motivated individuals who are interested in a career in the daily function and operations of the Custody Division. This exciting opportunity offers successful Correctional Officer Trainee candidates the ability to earn pay while attending the required in-house academy at the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office. The academy will include a combination of academic instruction, physical fitness training, use of force awareness, group interaction, and communication skills to instill the knowledge, skills and experience needed to function in a jail setting. Upon successful completion of the Correctional Academy, you will become a Correctional Officer. About the Department The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Department consists of 2 major divisions Fields Forces and Custody. The Custody division currently staffs 247 Correctional Officers, 21 Correctional Sergeants, 9 Correctional...

Description This recruitment is for female applicants only to comply with staffing requirements under California Penal Code 4021   THE EL DORADO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to providing exceptional public service in alignment with the Sheriff's Office Mission and Vision, taking a modern approach to the traditional services of law enforcement, fostering leadership and employee development, and remaining faithful and responsive to the communities we serve. THE OPPORTUNITY Sheriff's Correctional Officers have the opportunity to serve and protect their communities in a unique way; following the Sheriff's Vision of Total enforcement on crime and criminals, and delivering consistent and humane care to those placed in our custody. Correctional Officers are assigned to both the South Lake Tahoe and Placerville facilities and may be assigned to specialty units within the jails such as Classification and Gangs, Inmate...

Description The City of Santa Ana is looking for individuals who are results-oriented, possess great attitude, demonstrate creativity and innovation, work efficiently, show a record of success and have a passion for public service. Having highly talented employees provides the best service to the community.   Under general supervision, the Correctional Officer performs functions related to the incarceration and care of inmates during a shift. This recruitment is specific for candidates who are laterals with experience from another agency and will not be required to attend an eight-week Correctional Officer Training Academy.  Lateral candidates will have: Completed a Correctional Officer training academy and possess a valid BSCC Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) Adult Corrections Officer or Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course Certificate. At least one year of experience (with completion of probation) as a full-time Corrections Officer within the...

WHY WE EXIST To Protect and Serve the Community! The Sheriff’s office is dedicated to the protection and well-being of every person in Solano County by providing excellent community service.  The values of the Sheriff’s Office are to bring: Professionalism:  Performing to the highest standards with integrity, ethical behavior and accountability. Trust: Confidence in the character and ability to meet expectations. Courage: To persevere with mental and moral strength in the face of difficulty. Innovation:  Embrace and inspire creativity to apply better solutions that accomplish goals and outcomes. Teamwork:  Unified collaboration to accomplish common goals without regard to personal agendas. Service: Providing professional assistance in support of the community's best interests and well-being. Respect:  To value and embrace individuality with special regard to differences. Click here to learn more about the Sheriff's  Department...

This posting covers Madera County. The location shown is the county; the work may be anywhere in it. Examples of Duties May provide guidance to Youth Correctional Officer I regarding departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Plans, organizes, and oversees a variety of group activities and work assignments of youths including, but not limited to, general recreation, physical education and rehabilitation programs and individual counseling sessions; oversees the supervision of youth's mealtime, personal care, and other general activities; performs and/or instructs youth in maintenance and housekeeping. Counsels youth regarding individual and family, personal, social, or other behavioral issues or concerns; recognizes disabilities, reports observations, and seeks and implements appropriate services; may physically intervene in altercations among youth when reasonable and necessary and responds to other situations within the facilities; conducts room searches;...

THE EL DORADO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to providing exceptional public service in alignment with the Sheriff's Office Mission and Vision, taking a modern approach to the traditional services of law enforcement, fostering leadership and employee development, and remaining faithful and responsive to the communities we serve. THE OPPORTUNITY Sheriff's Correctional Officers have the opportunity to serve and protect their communities in a unique way; following the Sheriff's Vision of Total enforcement on crime and criminals, and delivering consistent and humane care to those placed in our custody. Correctional Officers are assigned to both the South Lake Tahoe and Placerville facilities and may be assigned to specialty units within the jails such as Classification and Gangs, Inmate Services, and armed Transportation Officers.   Check out our website  www.joinEDSO.org  for more...

Job Summary Under supervision, the Correctional Deputy is a dual-role, entry-level position responsible for maintaining the safety, security, and orderly operation of the County jail while also performing emergency dispatch functions. Incumbents supervise inmates during booking, housing, meals, and movement within the facility; assist with booking, classification, and release processes; and maintain accurate records and logs. In addition to custody duties, Correctional Deputies receive and prioritize emergency and non-emergency calls, dispatch law enforcement and public safety personnel, and operate communications systems such as CLETS and NCIC. This position requires the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-responsibility environment, exercising sound judgment and professionalism in both custody and dispatch settings. As knowledge and experience are gained, incumbents may advance to the Correctional Deputy II level. To see the full job description, click here....

  The City of Redding is accepting applications for the position of Police Recruit within the Redding Police Department. We are seeking motivated individuals with a strong commitment toward providing excellent service to the members of the community.  The Mission of the Redding Police Department is to work in partnership with the community to protect life and property, solve neighborhood problems, and enhance the quality of life in our City. The Redding Police Department has a reputation as a progressive agency offering excellent training and career development programs and providing our officers with modern equipment. Assignment opportunities include: Patrol, Special Weapons and Tactics, Field Evidence Technicians, Field Training Officers, Investigations, Motor Unit, Canine, Bicycle Patrol and the Neighborhood Police Unit    The City of Redding provides an excellent benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and long term disability...

ABOUT THE POSITION The Riverside County Sheriff's Office is currently recruiting for Correctional Deputy and Deputy Sheriff - Lateral and Pre-Service candidates to be assigned throughout Riverside County. Correctional Deputy I / II Deputy Sheriff $30.52 - $37.14 Hourly $42.35 - $64.75 Hourly $5,290.53 - $6,437.31 Monthly $7,340.41 - $11,223.90 Monthly $63,486.36 - $77,247.77 Annually $88,084.95 - $134,686.79 Annually Correctional Deputy: Eligible applicants for Correctional Deputy must possess either of the following valid certifications: Basic Peace Officer Standards and Training from California POST, a Basic Correctional Deputy Academy *from the Riverside County Sheriff's Office (California STC - Adult Corrections Officer Core Course Certification), or a Basic Correctional Officer Academy Certificate *from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR). Correctional Deputy Lateral:  A Lateral candidate is an individual who is currently...

BEFORE YOU APPLY, PLEASE READ ALL INFORMATION ON THIS JOB BULLETIN.  *********************************** This recruitment is  ONLY  for  lateral transfers  from other California public agencies. The County of Santa Barbara Probation Department is currently accepting lateral transfer applications for current regular employees of another public agency operating a personnel merit system in the State of California for the Juvenile Institutions Officer classification. *********************************** SALARY / BENEFITS:   Salary : $75,666.45 - $96,487.56 Annually, plus bilingual and uniform allowance when applicable.  BENEFITS OVERVIEW:  Vacation:  12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employment. Holidays:  12 days per year.  Sick Leave:  12 days sick leave per year. Unlimited accumulation, one year of which can be converted to service credit upon...

Definition Positions in this series perform a variety of sworn law enforcement functions depending upon level and area of assignment. Positions perform related duties as required. Distinguishing Characteristics Performs the full range of journey level sworn peace officer duties, including patrol, crime investigations and assignments in correctional facilities and the courts. Examples of Duties Depending upon area of assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Searches, photographs and fingerprints inmates; assists in interviewing inmates. Observes and directs movement and activities of inmates in an assigned area within a facility; supervises prisoners at meals or recreation; transports prisoners to and from correctional facility; accompanies inmates to court and hospital facilities; supervises inmate workers in work assignments. 2. Verifies identification of persons seeking entrance to institution; directs visitors to proper...

The Sheriff's Department is accepting applications for Deputy Sheriffs who perform a variety of law enforcement functions, depending upon level of experience and area of assignment, in a correctional facility, on patrol, or in crime investigations. Note- This Deputy Sheriff- Pre-Service recruitment targets applicants who have completed, or are close to completing, a CA POST Accredited Basic Academy and who have not yet received the CA POST Basic Certification. Applicants who have experience as a Peace Officer and possess a current CA POST Basic Certificate or higher may qualify for  Deputy Sheriff-Lateral .  CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT   Deputy Sheriff's must: 1) Be at least 21 years of age and have a high school diploma or G.E.D. 2) Be a United States citizen. 3) Pass San Bernardino County's safety, medical, psychological and polygraph examinations, including a drug test. 4) Be...

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Maintain law and order within the County by performing law enforcement activities in a variety of assignments. When assigned to Patrol, patrol an assigned area by motor vehicle, on foot, or by other designated means to answer calls for the protection of life and property and the enforcement of County and state laws; conduct both preliminary and follow-up investigations of disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts, robberies, deaths and other criminal incidents; direct traffic and detain drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws; issue citations and make arrests as necessary; investigate coroner cases, coordinate decedent removals to the morgue, and make death notifications. When assigned to Investigations, investigate major crimes against property and persons, in addition to narcotics and vice-related crimes; conduct extensive follow-up investigation at the scene of crimes and...

This recruitment will be used for testing for the calendar year 2024. Tentative test dates are below. The Placer County Sheriff's Office is currently accepting applications for Deputy Sheriff Trainee, Deputy Sheriff I, and Deputy Sheriff II. Please review individual job postings for the minimum qualifications required at each level. To participate at the Trainee level, I level, or II level, you must complete and submit separate applications for each recruitment: Deputy Sheriff - Trainee #2024-16300-01 Deputy Sheriff - I #2024-16321-01 Deputy Sheriff - II #2024-16322-01 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. Upon successful graduation...

The Juvenile Detention Officer Assistant (JDOA) is the entry-level position in the Juvenile Detention Officer series. In this trainee role, you'll work closely with experienced staff, performing routine tasks while receiving hands-on training to build your skills. The Juvenile Detention Facility is a 24-hour operation. These positions require working rotating shifts, which will include weekends and holidays, as well as working overtime.  The shifts are:  6:00 am - 6:00 pm 9:00 am - 9:00 pm  6:00 pm - 6:00 am. Candidates must participate in a mandatory orientation and successfully pass a background investigation, pre-employment physical, psychological evaluation, and drug screen before employment.  Candidates who pass the written exam will need to complete the Personal History Statement (PHS), which they will receive at the mandatory orientation. To review the PHS, click on the link to the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) forms page ...

This examination is being given to fill vacancies in the San Joaquin County Probation Department and to establish an eligible list which may be used to fill future vacancies.  The Juvenile Detention Facility is a 24-hour operation.  These positions require working rotating shifts which will include weekends and holidays, as well as working overtime.  The shifts are:  6:00 am - 6:00 pm; 9:00 am - 9:00 pm; and 6:00 pm - 6:00 am.  Pre-Employment Physical, Drug Screen and Background : Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a pre-employment physical examination, a pre-employment drug screen and a background investigation as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible candidate has passed the drug screen, physical and successfully completed the background process. The County pays for the initial drug screen and physical. All qualified candidates must...

**Recruitment Incentive** Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents (as defined in 5 CFR 575.102) will be offered a $20,000 incentive. The first $10,000 to be paid upon successfully completing the academy and the remainder to be paid in full after completing a three-year service agreement. New Agents accepting a prioritized location will be eligible for an additional $10,000 (for a total of $30,000). The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling on those who want to help protect American interests and secure our Nation. DHS Components work collectively to prevent terrorism; secure borders and our transportation systems; protect the President and other dignitaries; enforce and administer immigration laws; safeguard cyberspace; and ensure resilience to disasters. We achieve these vital missions through a workforce spanning hundreds of occupations. Make an impact; join DHS. Being a Border Patrol Agent makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO)...

The Position Hiring Bonus -  Police Academy graduates who self-financed their tuition will receive a one-time hiring bonus of $7,000 upon successful completion of the probationary period. Lateral transfers from other agencies will receive a one-time hiring bonus of $20,000 upon successful completion of the probationary period.     The list developed from this recruitment may be used to fill regular full-time and/or part-time vacancies in the Sheriff's Office should they occur.   Pursuant to current bargaining unit agreements, employees regularly assigned to the coastal region or in Covelo are eligible to receive a 5% assignment premium .   Primary responsibility is patrolling an assigned area for the prevention of crime and the enforcement of laws and regulations; writing various reports; responding to calls for service; performing specialized technical, administrative and/or investigative assignments; and maintaining order and...