57 correctional officer jobs found

Correctional Officer I: $29.12 - $35.80 Correctional Officer II: $32.12 - $39.47   A correctional officer is a custodian of inmates in our jail system. It is a position of authority and commitment to integrity. It is a career that upholds the rules of incarceration yet protects the welfare of inmates. Rules at the jail are strictly enforced to protect visitors, correctional staff and inmates.   Under supervision, maintains care and custody of inmates, security, and order on and off the property of Calaveras County; do related work as required, or conduct other duties as assigned by the Sheriff or his/her designee.   DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Correctional Officer I: This is the entry-level and first working level in the Correctional Officer series.  Incumbents work in a learning capacity performing Correctional Officer duties related to the care, custody, and confinement of inmates at the County correctional...

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. To learn more about the Sheriff's Office please...

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC   This recruitment will establish an  open eligible list. This list will be used to fill current and future Deputy Probation Correctional Officer I positions.   PROBATION The  Orange County Probation Department  assists the criminal justice system in Orange County, California by making a safer Orange County through positive change. Under the direction of the Chief Probation Officer, a dynamic executive team with an organizational structure comprised of three bureaus – Adult Operations, Juvenile Operations, and Administrative Services – serves the community using efficient and research supported corrections practices to reduce crime, assist the Courts in managing offenders, promoting lawful and productive lifestyles and assisting victims. THE OPPORTUNITY The Deputy Probation Correctional Officer I is an entry level class in the Deputy Probation Correctional Officer series formerly titled Deputy...

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...

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 County of Yolo is recruiting to fill multiple regular, full-time positions in the class of Correctional Officer I at the Yolo County Sheriff's Office.  Applications will be reviewed on a WEEKLY basis , and applicants that satisfy the minimum qualifications will be r eferred to the Sheriff's Office every Monday to be scheduled for a hiring panel interview . Applicants that pass the interview will be invited to the written exam. Successful candidates will be asked to begin the background process, which can potentially result in a conditional job offer. THE POSITION Selected candidates will be assigned to work at the Monroe Detention Center in Woodland, CA. Under direct supervision, to assist in the guarding, control, and supervision of inmates at an adult detention facility; and to do other related work as required.   This is the entry level class into the Correctional Officer series. Incumbents are expected to perform a variety of...

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...

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Description The Correctional Deputy is a dual-trained position in both custody and dispatch. Under supervision, supervises the conduct of prisoners at county holding facilities. The Correctional Deputy assists with and performs booking and screening procedures; assists with the transportation of prisoners; receives and transmits radio and telephone communications and dispatches law enforcement and other public safety personnel. The Correctional Deputy answers questions concerning prisoner's and inmate's status. This is an entry-level position in the Correctional Deputy series. Incumbents perform many assignments in a training and learning capacity. When sufficient job knowledge and work performance have been demonstrated and completed, an incumbent may be promoted to the level of Correctional Deputy II.  Examples of Duties Depending upon assignment, duties may include but are not limited to the following: Supervise prisoner conduct during booking procedures,...

SALARY / BENEFITS:  $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 retirement.   Health Plan:  Choice of medical and dental plans (with vision care). County contributes toward the employee's premium.  On-Site Employee Health Clinics in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria:  Provides ongoing and episodic services to eligible employees and their eligible dependents over age of 2. For County benefits, please visit  here . In addition, applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for retirement reciprocity and time and service credit towards an advanced vacation accrual rate....

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...

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...

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...

The Position The list developed from this recruitment may be used to fill regular full-time and/or part-time vacancies at the Sheriff's Office Adult Detention Facility should they occur. Employees in this classification receive a 3% retention increase in base pay after the completion of 5 years of service and an additional 2% increase in base pay after the completion of 10 years of service.   Under general supervision, primary responsibility is to maintain facility security and ensure incarcertated persons welfare in correctional facility; Oversee, observe, move, book, search, process and care for incarcerated persons at the County correctional facility on an assigned shift; prepares clear, precise and comprehensive reports and maintains accurate records, logs and files; may perform specialized assignments in addition to typical duties. Bilingual English/Spanish encouraged to apply.  Se buscan personas bilingües en inglés y español. Para...

The salary range for level II is  $2,567.20 - $3,440.80 biweekly ($32.09 - $43.01 per hour).   The salary range for level III is  $2,836.00 - $3,800.00 biweekly ($35.45 - $47.50 per hour). FLSA: Non-Exempt DEFINITION Under close or general supervision or direction, performs a variety of professional peace officer duties in the field of adult and juvenile community corrections and juvenile residential corrections; conducts investigations and monitoring of adult or juvenile offenders in a community setting and may provide custody, security, and programming of juveniles in an institutional setting; provides pre-trial, pre-sentence and post-sentence   recommendations to the court; caseload management, support, and guidance to alleged and convicted offenders; and performs related duties as assigned.   SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives close or general supervision or direction from an assigned Probation Officer...

EXAM NUMBER: J2708R TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive Job Opportunity FILING TYPE: Open Continuous  The application filing period will be open continuous but may be suspended AT ANY TIME without prior notice AND the examination may reopen as the needs of the service require. It is recommended that you complete your application using a desktop or laptop to apply with the most up-to-date version of Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.    Note that the system also requires email verification for each new email address, which may result in delays in submitting an application. It is recommended that you create a profile before the filing start date.   SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION Salary includes P.O.S.T., patrol, and longevity bonuses. $7,298.77 - $11,598.44 (BPC) Monthly $7,520.77 - $11,951.22 (IPC) Monthly $7,749.52 - $12,314.73 (APC) Monthly   The eight step of the Deputy Sheriff pay scale shall be...

EXAM NUMBER: J2707B TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive Job Opportunity FILING TYPE: Open  Continuous The application filing period will be open continuous, but may be suspended AT ANY TIME without prior notice AND this examination may reopen as the needs of the service require. It is recommended that you complete your application using a desktop or laptop to apply with the most up-to-date version of Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.  Note that the system also requires email verification for each new email address, which may result in delays in submitting an application. It is  recommended  that you create a profile before the application start date. SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION Applicants who hold one of the following degrees from an accredited college or university may be eligible to receive the following base pay at the time of hire: AA/AS: $6,993.82 Monthly BA/BS: $7,383.82 Monthly Upon graduation from...

This recruitment is for Correctional Deputy level I and level II (Lateral). Employees in these classifications receive 7.5% Detention Premium Pay in addition to their base salary.  This classification is scheduled to receive a 5% COLA effective July 2026. Correctional Deputy I :  The salary range, effective July 5, 202,5 is $2,394.40 - $3,208.80 biweekly ($29.93 - $40.11 per hour). Correctional Deputy II :  The salary range, effective July 5, 2025, is $2,516.80 - $3,372.00 biweekly ($31.46 - $42.15 per hour). FLSA: Non-Exempt  DEFINITION Under immediate or general supervision, maintains facility security and inmate welfare in a County Jail; oversees and directs the work of inmates in structured situations and the community during an assigned shift; prepares clear, accurate, and comprehensive reports and other written materials; maintains accurate records, logs, and files; and performs related duties as assigned....

MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Alameda County Probation Department is to protect the public safety by providing supervision, services, support and opportunities to our clients on behalf of the people of Alameda County through quality supervision, leadership, services and effective partnerships. THE DEPARTMENT The Alameda County Probation Department is an essential element of the County’s system of public protection and human services. The Department’s role is to reduce the impact of crime in the community by providing accurate, comprehensive and timely information and recommendations to the Courts, providing community-based sanctions and treatment for offenders, and working cooperatively with law enforcement agencies and community organizations with similar objectives. The Department provides a wide range of mandated and discretionary investigative, advisory, and supervisory services to adult and juvenile probationers pursuant to State law and the...