Sheriff's Correctional Officer I

El Dorado County (CA) • Placerville, CA

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About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Graduation from high school OR possession of a GED Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Processes incoming inmates and assists with releasing from custody.
• Maintains safety and security while ensuring facility compliance with daily Title 15 mandates; supervises inmate exercise, recreation, visiting and similar privileges.
• Responds to emergency situations within the facility, including medical responses, evaluating emergency situations and providing immediate response with proper actions.
• Monitors inmate daily activity, documents incidents, searches facility and inmates for contraband and weapons.
• Handcuffs, subdues, and restrains persons who pose a danger to themselves or others, using restraining devices.

Benefits

• $6,000 recruitment incentive paid in equal installments for the first twenty-six (26) consecutive biweekly pay periods.

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees