Correctional Officer - Lateral (Part-Time)

sjgov•Stockton, CA

About The Position

The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office is seeking highly motivated individuals to fill part-time Correctional Officer-Lateral vacancies. This journey-level classification is responsible for following clearly established procedures in receiving prisoners, maintaining discipline and preventing escapes. Part-time Correctional Officers will play a critical role in ensuring effective function and operation of the Custody Division. Typically, a candidate that has completed one of the following California Training Programs can be considered for a Correctional Officer - Lateral position: Adult Corrections Core Course Probation Officer Core Course (must complete STC Transfer Academy upon hire) Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course (must complete STC Transfer Academy upon hire) CDCR Basic Academy Course (must have worked for CDCR within the last year & must complete STC Transfer Academy upon hire) Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Basic Academy Course (must have completed Academy within last 3 years or be actively using cert; must complete ACO Supplemental Core Course upon hire) 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. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or satisfactory completion of a G.E.D. test (scores must meet level established by Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission).
Possession of a valid California Driver's License.
Be at least 18 years of age upon appointment
Meet minimum standards required for Peace Officers as set forth in Section 1029 and 1031 of the Government Code and Section 831 (c) of the California Penal Code
Pass background investigation conducted by Sheriff’s Office
Meet physical standards established for safety members
Must successfully complete a basic training course approved by the California’s Board of State and Community Corrections within the first 12 months of employment.
Basic human behavior
Deviant behavior
Basic mathematics
General computer skills
Language use and mechanics
First aid
Supervise inmates engaged in a variety of activities
Store, issue and account for recreation equipment, clothing, cleaning supplies and other items
Understand and interpret rules and regulations
Keep records and prepare reports
Remain alert at all times and react quickly and calmly in emergency situations
Follow oral and written instructions
Effectively communicate
Maintain confidence and emotional control
Multi-task
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Learn to utilize data terminals as required

Responsibilities

Receives prisoners from law enforcement officers for detention in County jail and honor farm; obtains information from prisoners; receives and records prisoners’ personal property; conducts searches, photographs and fingerprints prisoners and assigns them to cells.
Supervises work and personal activities of inmates including eating, bathing, recreation, and other daily activities; supervises prisoner counseling, work rehabilitation and therapy programs; transports low security inmates.
Releases prisoners from jail on proper authorization; returns prisoner’s clothing and other personal property.
Collects and dispenses prisoner clothing, maintains clothing, linen, and cleaning supplies inventories.
Examines packages, letters, and other articles coming into the jail for the prisoners; insures that all items conform to established policy; removes contraband.
Provides first responder care and treatment during medical incidents; arranges for advanced medical treatment.
Maintains records and reports of prisoner activities and conduct; utilizes data terminals for reporting, keeping records and obtaining information.
May lead other workers as assigned. and provide security for personnel providing services
May be assigned duties related to Training Officer, Classification Officer, Transportation Coordinator, K9, and Correctional Emergency Response Team.