Correctional Deputy

Riverside Sheriff; Riverside, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERS retirement benefit

Education degree premium pay

Bilingual compensation

Flex medical plan $712/mo

Job summary

Riverside County Sheriff's Office is seeking qualified individuals for Correctional Deputy roles. Positions include trainee, Deputy I, and Deputy II with a structured progression path from the 12‑week academy to a probationary period and beyond.

Competitive pay scales are announced for hourly, monthly, and annual earnings, with generous retirement and education premium possibilities. Education and bilingual incentives are offered, along with a flex medical plan.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old at time of application.
• Must have a U.S. High School Diploma or GED.
• Conviction of misdemeanor domestic violence disqualifies a candidate.

Responsibilities

• Escort inmates to the Medical Unit.
• Control contraband through routine facility and inmate searches.
• Maintain security through key, door, tool and equipment control.
• Perform business and record keeping functions.
• Photograph inmates, take fingerprints.
• Prepare and distribute paperwork, route booking sheets.
• Prepare inmates for transport by applying restraint equipment and inspecting vehicles for safety.
• Receive inmates, process inmate correspondence and phone calls.
• Supervise inmates during meals and recreational activities.

Skills

Age 18+

HS diploma or GED

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

A correctional deputy works within the Sheriff’s jail system to control inmates by performing duties such as:

• Escort inmates to the Medical Unit
• Control contraband through routine facility and inmate searches
• Maintain security through key, door, tool and equipment control
• Perform business and record keeping functions
• Photograph inmates, take fingerprints
• Prepare and distribute paperwork, route booking sheets
• Prepare inmates for transport by applying restraint equipment and inspecting vehicles for safety
• Receive inmates, process inmate correspondence and phone calls
• Supervise inmates during meals and recreational activities

Correctional Deputy Trainee

(While in the 12-week academy)

Correctional Deputy I

(Upon successful completion of the academy)

Correctional Deputy II

(Upon successful completion of an 18-month probationary period)

Hourly Pay

• $28.93 Hourly
• $30.52 - $37.14 Hourly $33.49 - $46.62 Hourly

Monthly Pay

• $5,014.46 Monthly
• $5,290.53 - $6,437.31 Monthly
• $5,805.31 - $8,080.22 Monthly

Annual Pay

• $60,173.57 Annually
• $63,486.36 - $77,247.77 Annually
• $69,663.67 - $96,962.67 Annually

In addition to an exciting and challenging career opportunity with the Sheriff’s Office, the County of Riverside participates in the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) and offers an excellent retirement program offering:

• Education/Degree: A 2.5% premium pay benefit for completion of a Bachelor’s degree and an additional 2.5% premium pay benefit for completion of a Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Bilingual Skills: We offer additional compensation in assignments that require you to use your bilingual skills.
• Medical/Dental/Vision: A flex benefit is provided in the amount of $712 monthly.

Minimum Requirements to Become a Correctional Deputy

• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application (no max age)
• Must have a U.S. High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Conviction of misdemeanor domestic violence