CORRECTIONAL OFFICER I

COUNTY OF FRESNO; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fresno County Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator's Office is seeking a Correctional Officer I to supervise inmates and maintain security within its detention facilities.

Candidates must pass a thorough background investigation, medical and psychological examinations, and meet state training requirements during the 1-year probationary period; exam and interview dates are listed for planning purposes.

Qualifications

• Education: United States high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Age: Must be at least 21 years old.
• License: Valid Class C driver's license; may need Class B.
• Under Penal Code §831.5, must meet public officer status requirements.
• Must successfully complete training prior to end of 1-year probation.

Responsibilities

• Control and oversee activities of inmates detained within the detention facilities.
• Perform related work as required.
• Applicants must be willing to work overtime and shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Public officer status

Background investigation

Medical/psych exams

Public safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license (Class C)

Possibility of Class B driver license

Job description

Position Description

The Fresno County Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator's Office invites applications for the position of Correctional Officer I. Incumbents control and oversee activities of inmates detained within the detention facilities of the Sheriff's Office; and perform related work as required. Please click here to learn more information about the Correctional Officer position.

Applicants must be willing to work overtime, if necessary, and shifts as assigned, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Fresno County Detention Facilities are "no-hostage" facilities. This means that in the event you are taken hostage, the County will not bargain for your safe release.

Fresno County is working together for a quality of life for all. Our mission is to provide excellent public services to our diverse community.

Samples of Duties

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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Minimum Qualifications

• Education : Possession of a United States' high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Age : Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• License : Possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license, or equivalent. Incumbents may be required to obtain a valid Class "B" driver's license, or equivalent.
• Other : Under California Penal Code Section 831.5, the Correctional Officer I classification is defined as a public officer. Therefore, candidates must be able to meet all pre-employment as well as ongoing public officer status requirements pursuant to federal, state, and local legislation.
• Note : Incumbents must successfully complete the training requirements mandated by California Penal Code Section 831.5 (c) prior to completion of the one (1) year probationary period.

As a condition of employment with the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator's Office, candidates must undergo and pass a thorough and rigid background investigation, polygraph or Computer Voice Stress Analysis examination, and medical and psychological examinations (background materials for failed candidates are retained for three years). The background investigation includes employment/credit histories, arrest/criminal records, drug/alcohol use, and personal conduct. This list is neither inclusive nor exclusive; other relevant areas may be investigated and verified.

Applicants will be scheduled for exams and interviews based on the date the application is received.

Please note:

• Tentative Exam Dates: June 29, July 29, August 26, September 29, and October 28, 2026
• Tentative Interview Dates: July 22, August 20, September 18, October 21, and November 20, 2026
  • Additional interviews will be scheduled as needed.
• The written examination is developed and mandated by the California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC). The BSCC has a Candidate Orientation Booklet available to applicants interested in an overview of the exam. You may download a copy of the Candidate Orientation Booklet at the following link: http://www.bscc.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/COB.pdf . The BSCC Selection Exam for Local Corrections is a newly developed, statewide examination in use by California agencies for the selection of entry-level Adult Corrections Officer (ACO), Juvenile Corrections Officer (JCO), and Probation Officer (PO), effective August 17, 2020. Applicants who have taken the previous version of this exam (BSCC Correctional Officer) are unable to transfer test scores, as the new exam version contains updated content and revised scoring criteria.
• Applicants who have taken the new exam either with Fresno or another county after the effective date of August 17, 2020, may submit their results by the filing deadline in lieu of taking the exam again. You must either attach a copy of your results to your online employment application or email a copy to [e-mail] .
• The eligible list for this recruitment may be extended up to 12 months, and may be used to fill both extra-help and permanently allocated positions.
• Individuals selected for extra-help appointment may be transitioned to a permanently allocated position at a later date as authorized by the Fresno County Personnel Rules.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

Positions in this classification are in MEDICAL GROUP IV - Safety Officer: This group includes law enforcement positions which are covered by the Safety Officer provisions of the County's retirement plan. Sound physical condition in all respects is required because of exposure to and need to counteract and control, violent action or behavior. Heavy physical activity as described in Medical Group III may be encountered occasionally to frequently depending upon specific assignments and emergency situations.

The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination, or selection process may contact Human Resources at [phone] at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.

Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.

Analyst: Tiffany Lee