Correctional Officer I

County of Nevada • Nevada City, CA

134d • $58,281 - $71,149

About The Position

We are looking for highly motivated individuals to join our team as Correctional Officers at the Wayne Brown Correctional Facility. As a Correctional Officer, you are an important part of the Sheriff's Office and have the critical responsibility of providing a safe and secure environment at a wide variety of locations and facilities associated with the operations of the jail and courts. The law enforcement field is exciting and provides opportunities for growth with the potential of promotion.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of additional coursework from an accredited college or university in law enforcement or a related field is desirable.
• Possession of a valid driver's license within 30 days of hire.
• Compliance with all relevant pre and post-employment training requirements of Penal Code sections 830 through 832 and section 6035, including firearms and arrest and seizure certification, and State Board of Corrections mandated core training, within 12 months of employment.
• Must qualify and pass firearms range training on a quarterly basis, to carry a semi-automatic handgun.

Nice To Haves

• Supplemental education from an accredited college or university.
• Training in peace officer and correctional officer standards and practices.
• One year of experience at a level equivalent to the Correctional Officer I classification in Nevada County.

Responsibilities

• Receives arrestees at the jail; resolves the need for restraints and applies handcuffs, martin chain or leg irons as appropriate.
• Escorts and books arrestees; conducts warrant checks, acquires fingerprints and searches personal property.
• Moves inmates within the facility to various locations and transports inmates to outside facilities such as hospitals, court sessions, other jails, prisons, etc.
• Supervises pods, inspects cells, counts inmates, and searches cells and inmates for contraband and weapons and maintains security of the facility.
• Responds to and deals with inmates exhibiting violent, irrational behaviors in an effective manner.

Benefits

• CalPERS retirement.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA).
• Recruitment incentives between $1,000.00 and $5,000.00 paid over a 1-year period.
• Relocation Incentives, Referral Bonuses, Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED