Correctional Deputy Cadet: Start Your Academy Journey

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers; Sonora (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

County Sheriff's Office seeks a Sheriff's Correctional Deputy Cadet - Unclassified to begin as a trainee and enter the 13-week Adult Correctional Academy. Cadets work under supervision to maintain facility order, transport inmates, and supervise inmate crews while benefiting from medical, dental, and life insurance during training.

Eligibility includes high school/GED, legal work status in the U.S., valid CA driver's license, and passing agility, medical exams, and a background check.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED at time of application.
• Applicants who have passed their 20th birthday may submit an application but cannot be appointed until they have reached their 21st birthday.
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License prior to appointment.
• Have never been convicted of a felony; felony convictions are disqualifying.
• Must possess the legal right to work in the United States.
• Must pass a medical examination with vision not less than 20/100, corrected to 20/20, with normal depth and color perception.
• Must demonstrate and maintain physical fitness to perform full duties.
• Must pass a complete background investigation including fingerprints.

Responsibilities

• Maintain order and security of inmates within a detention facility.
• Transport inmates to and from court, medical facilities, and other locations.
• Supervise a crew of inmates on work projects.
• Assist in correction of antisocial attitudes and behavior.

Job description

County Sheriff's Office seeks a Sheriff's Correctional Deputy Cadet - Unclassified to begin as a trainee and enter the 13-week Adult Correctional Academy. Cadets work under supervision to maintain facility order, transport inmates, and supervise inmate crews while benefiting from medical, dental, and life insurance during training.

Eligibility includes high school/GED, legal work status in the U.S., valid CA driver's license, and passing agility, medical exams, and a background check.