Correctional Officer II - LATERAL ($15k Signing bonus)

County of Napa; Shipyard Acres (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing Bonus $15,000

Vacation Leave Bank 80 hours

Student Loan Forgiveness

Detention Services Premium 5%

Job summary

Napa County is recruiting for the Correctional Officer II via lateral hire. The position requires you to be an active California Correctional Officer, to have passed the BSCC written exam, and to have completed the BSCC Core Course and the Supplemental 832 Penal Code Course.

The Napa County Department of Corrections operates the Napa County Jail and offers the chance to work in a 24/7 environment, with benefits and a signing bonus up to $15,000 for qualified lateral candidates.

Qualifications

• Must be an ACTIVE Correctional Officer in the State of California.
• Passed the BSCC Adult Corrections Officer written examination.
• Completed the BSCC Adult Corrections Officer Core Course.
• Completed the BSCC Adult Corrections Officer Supplemental Core Course (832 Penal Code).

Responsibilities

• Work independently using judgment and initiative within department guidelines and procedures.

Skills

Active Officer

BSCC Exam Passed

BSCC Core Course

832 Penal Code Course

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Two years college (CJ, sociology, psychology)

Job description

Internationally known for its fine wines, exciting restaurants and world-class resorts, is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage. Located in the heart of California's preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities. The Napa Valley's strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities.

As an organization, the County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community's values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation.

LEARN MORE HERE.

This is a LATERAL RECRUITMENT for the Correctional II classification at Napa County. Only those who meet the LATERAL Correction Officer II requirements are eligible to be considered for this recruitment. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill full-time, part-time, limited-term, and extra help vacancies for up to one year.

Applicants for this LATERAL recruitment will be required to meet the following criteria:

• Be an ACTIVE Correctional Officer in the State of California.
• Achieved a passing score on the California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Adult Corrections Officer written examination.
• Completed the California BSCC's Adult Corrections Officer Core Course.
• Completed the California BSCC's Adult Corrections Officer Supplemental Core Course (also referred to as the 832 Penal Code Course).

Under California Code of Regulations Title 15, gender is a bona fide occupational qualification for the position of Correctional Officer.

About Napa County Department of Corrections & Position:

The Napa County Department of Corrections (NCDC) is dedicated to providing professional correctional services to the citizens of Napa County. The Napa County Department of Corrections has jurisdiction over the Napa County Jail facility; it does not operate under the authority of the Napa County Sheriff’s Office. The facility houses both pre-sentenced and sentenced incarcerated persons, and is responsible for the coordination of all programs and services related to the institutional care, treatment and rehabilitation, including:

• Classification
• Diagnosis
• Intake screening
• Programs that deal with sentencing alternatives

Correctional Officer II is the fully qualified working level in the Correctional Officer series. Incumbents are expected to work independently using judgment and initiative within established department guidelines and procedures.

Learn more about the Napa County Department of Corrections HERE!

Pay & Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $48.07 (Step 1) - $57.31 (Step 5)
• Annual Salary: $99,885.60 (Step 1) - $119,204.80 (Step 5)
• Correctional Officers also receive a 5% Detention Services Premium
• Public Service Employee Unit Benefits Summary

Additionally, newly hired Correctional Officers may also qualify for*:

• Signing Bonusof $15,000
• Vacation Leave Bank of 80 hours upon successful completion of the probationary period (transfers from other agencies only)
• Student Loan Forgiveness

* Conditions apply based on a version of the Hiring and Promotional Incentive Pilot Program Policy in effect on the hire date.

Position Requirements for Correctional Officer II:

• The County jail is a 24/7/365 operation. Persons employed in this class must be willing to work odd irregular and/or rotating shifts, holidays, and weekends.
• Mandated Standards and Training for Corrections program requirements must be completed before permanent status may be granted.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.

To qualify for Correctional Officer I classification, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities. A desirable combination is:

• Experience: One year of corrections experience in a detention setting.
• Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. (Equivalent to two years of college with course work in criminal justice, sociology, psychology, corrections, and/or behavioral sciences is highly desired.

Recruitment & Selection Process

1. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis until the current vacancies are filled.
2. Those who meet the position requirements as a Correctional Officer II (LATERAL) will be invited to the oral examination (panel interview). Interviews will be scheduled on a continuous basis until the current vacancies are filled.
3. Those who pass the oral examination (panel interview) will be placed on the Correctional Officer II - LATERAL eligibility list and will be referred to the hiring department for further consideration.
4. Lateral candidates selected to continue in the hiring process will be required to successfully pass an extensive background investigation, a psychological evaluation, a polygraph test, a pre-employment medical physical, and a Live Scan.

Human Resources reserves the right to make changes to the recruitment process and schedule at any time.

Review the full job description for this classification below:

• Correctional Officer II

DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS

Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that Napa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code 3102).

ADA ACCOMMODATION

Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should contact the County of Napa Human Resources at [phone].

Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.