Correctional Officer Trainee

sjgov•Stockton, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office is seeking highly motivated individuals to play a critical role in the daily function and operations of the Custody Division. The Correctional Officer Trainee is responsible for learning to follow clearly established procedures in receiving prisoners, maintaining discipline and preventing escapes. Work is initially performed under close supervision in a training capacity, and as experience, knowledge, and skill are gained, supervision becomes more general. The ideal candidate must be able to supervise inmates, interpret rules and regulations, remain alert at all times, and react quickly and calmly in emergency situations. This is the training level class for the Correctional Officer series. Employees of this class are responsible for learning to follow clearly established procedures in receiving prisoners, maintaining discipline and preventing escapes. Work is initially performed under close supervision in a training capacity and as experience, knowledge and skill are gained, supervision becomes more general. Incumbents must successfully complete all components of the training program before moving into the Correctional Officer classification. Employees of the Correctional Officer Trainee class are considered public officers, as described in California Penal Code 831. This class differs from that of sworn officer classes in that an incumbent of this class is not a Peace Officer and is not assigned duties within the scope of active law enforcement.

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.
Candidates must pass the physical agility test and written exam to move forward in the recruitment process for this position.
A T-Score of 45 or higher is qualifying with San Joaquin County (if providing BSCC Selection Examination T-Score).

Nice To Haves

California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Selection Examination T-Score for entry level Adult Corrections or Juvenile Corrections Officer from other agencies.

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; 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.

Benefits

Health Insurance (choice of three plans: Kaiser, Select, Premier; employee pays portion of premium; dependent coverage available)
Dental Insurance (choice of two plans: Delta Dental, United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan; no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage available)
Vision Insurance (through Vision Service Plan (VSP); no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage available)
Life Insurance (coverage varies based on years of continuous service: $1,000 for 1-3 years, $3,000 for 3-5 years, $5,000 for 5-10 years, $10,000 for 10+ years; employee may purchase additional term life insurance)
125 Flexible Benefits Plan (pre-tax dollars for health-related expenses and dependent care costs)
Retirement Plan (covered by County Retirement Law of 1937)
Deferred Compensation Plan (IRS code Section 457; annual contribution limit $22,500 or 100% of includible compensation, whichever is less; individuals age 50 or older may contribute up to $30,000; Roth IRA also available)
Vacation (10 days/year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; 23 days after 20 years)
14 paid holidays each year
12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation
Sick leave incentive (eight hours administrative leave if leave balance equals at least one-half of cumulative amount eligible to accrue and employee is on payroll for entire calendar year)
Bereavement Leave (3 days paid for qualifying family member, 2 additional days for death of spouse, domestic partner, parent or child)
Merit Salary Increase (eligible for increase to next step after serving 52 weeks on each step)
Educational Reimbursement Program (up to $850/fiscal year for career-related coursework; up to $1600/fiscal year for approved four-year college/university academic programs)
Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton (up to $20 per pay period for employees paying for parking in Downtown Core Area)
School Activities (up to 40 hours/year, not more than 8 hours/month, for children's school activities)