Correctional Officer I

Modoc county • Alturas, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a non-peace officer classification. A Correctional Officer is under the immediate supervision of a Correctional Sergeant. When necessary, a Correctional Officer may be supervised by the on-duty or on-call Correctional Sergeant, Sheriff’s Patrol Sergeant, the Undersheriff, or the Sheriff. A Correctional Officer performs routine support work in the function of law enforcement operations; monitors and cares for incarcerated persons, maintains jail security during an assigned shift, transports inmates as necessary, acts as a Security / Court Bailiff when assigned, provides assistance to the public at the front counter, utilizes a variety of computer and telecommunications equipment; prepares, maintains and retrieves Sheriff’s Office records, to include civil processing and performs related work as assigned. Correctional Officer I is an entry-level position in this law enforcement series. Incumbents work under close supervision, performing closely related duties according to established procedures. While a variety of tasks may be assigned, each step usually fits a pattern that has been established and explained before work is started. Generally, work is observed and reviewed both during its performance and upon completion. Changes in procedures or exceptions to rules are explained in detail as they arise. As experience is gained, the work is performed more independently and with a greater variety of assignments. This class is alternately staffed with Correctional Officer II, and incumbents may advance to the higher level after completing the probationary period plus one year, gaining experience, obtaining required certification, and demonstrating proficiency that meets the qualifications of the higher-level class.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application.
• Must be a United States citizen.
• Must be in good mental and health as determined by a physical or psychological examination.
• Must be able to pass the Modoc County Sheriff’s Physical Agility Test (PAT).
• Must be physically capable of overcoming the resistance of inmates when necessary.
• Must be of good moral character as determined by a background investigation.
• No felony convictions.
• Possession or ability to obtain a California Driver’s License.
• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
• Successfully complete the P.C. 832 training within the probationary period.
• Complete the S.T.C. Core Correctional training within the probationary period.

Nice To Haves

• Correctional Officer II is the second level in this series, fully competent to perform a wider range of Correctional Officer duties. Incumbents in this class have completed the requirements of Correctional Officer I. They will serve as a shift leader or trainer for the entry-level position in addition to having assigned programmatic duties. Members in this classification must have successfully met the entire requirement for a Correctional Officer I.
• Two (2) years of combined experience as a Correctional Officer I with another California Agency.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all necessary booking, medical screening, and classification documents promptly.
• Photograph and fingerprint all incarcerated persons.
• Make the necessary warrant, license status, and criminal history inquiries via the LEA WEB System.
• Conduct security checks of all jail facilities and equipment.
• Conduct searches of inmates and jail facilities for contraband.
• Promotes acceptable attitudes and behaviors of inmates to assist them in adjusting to a confinement setting.
• Supervise visits of inmates.
• Supervise inmate workers in jail areas.
• Dispense and maintain logs of prescribed medications.
• Supervise the preparation and serving of inmate meals.
• Report any suspicious activity inside or outside of the jail.
• Responds to emergencies involving inmates and/or staff as required.
• Answers administrative telephone lines.
• Assist the public at the front counter.
• Accesses various computer systems to obtain and enter information.
• Receive, inventory, mark, and control any property and evidence as necessary.
• Receive and provides a receipt for funds collected for inmate services.
• Maintains and updates files and manuals.
• Monitors video and audio security systems.
• Assists department personnel and the public in person and by telephone.
• Assists public safety dispatchers in their duties when necessary.
• Prepare inmates and the necessary paperwork for court appearances promptly to not delay the judicial process.
• Apply appropriate restraints on inmates for transportation.
• Transport and supervise inmates at outside appointments.
• Distribute commissary.
• Evacuate inmates in case of emergency.
• Testify in court.
• Sort, file, copy, and distribute a variety of documents.
• Livescan or fingerprint the public.
• Assist animal control within the facility by receiving and releasing animals from animal control or from the public who may bring them in.
• Update paperwork and maintain food and water inside the kennel as necessary.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Support the vision and mission of the county and its elected and appointed officials.
• Provide courteous and timely customer service to the public as the ultimate employers.
• Provide courteous and timely customer service to other county departments and work cooperatively with other county employees.
• Adhere to the Modoc County Code of Safe Practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED