Correctional Officer Trainee

San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office; French Camp (CA); On-site; USD 68,901 - 83,744; Full time

Job summary

San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office is seeking highly motivated individuals to join the Custody Division as Correctional Officer Trainee. You will learn procedures for receiving prisoners, maintaining discipline, and preventing escapes, under close supervision at first.

The role requires passing a physical agility test and a written exam; BSCC T-Scores may be used. Several application windows with deadlines are listed, and salary ranges from $6,174 to $7,505 per month, with periodic COLA and

Qualifications

• Must pass physical agility test and written exam to move forward in the recruitment process.

Responsibilities

• Learn to follow clearly established procedures in receiving prisoners, maintaining discipline and preventing escapes.
• Work under close supervision in a training capacity until experience and skills improve.
• Able to supervise inmates, interpret rules and regulations, stay alert, and respond calmly in emergencies.

Skills

Physical fitness

Written exam

Job description

Correctional Officer Trainee

Sheriff's Office

Recruitment #1025-RP3000-AC

Approximate Salary $6,174.32 - $7,504.93/month

Opening Date 10/3/2025 08:00:00 AM

Closing Date Continuous

Employment Type Full-Time

Analyst Daniel Gau

The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office is seeking highly motivated individuals who will play a critical role in the daily function and operations of the Custody Division. The Correctional Officer Trainee is responsible for learning to follow clearly established procedures in receiving prisoners, maintaining discipline and preventing escapes.

Work is initially performed under close supervision in a training capacity and as experience, knowledge and skill are gained, supervision becomes more general. The ideal candidate must be able to supervise inmates, interpret rules and regulations, remain alert at all times and react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.

• Effective July 13, 2026, all employees shall receive a three percent (3%) cost of living adjustment to the base salary. Additionally, in the same pay period, all employees will receive a one percent (1%) equity adjustment.
• Effective July 12, 2027, all employees shall receive a three percent (3%) cost of living adjustment to the base salary. Additionally, in the same pay period, all employees will receive a two percent (2%) equity adjustment.
• Effective July 10, 2028, all employees shall receive a three percent (3%) cost of living adjustment to the base salary.

Candidates must pass the physical agility test and written exam to move forward in the recruitment process for this position.

Candidates may provide a BSCC Selection Examination T-Score for entry level Adult Corrections or Juvenile Corrections Officer from other agencies in lieu of taking the written examination.

A T-Score of 45 or higher is qualifying with San Joaquin County.

T-Scores must be on official agency letterhead in PDF format and have been within the last 12 months.

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If you retest within 30 days either with the same or a different department/agency, your test results will be invalidated. you must wait at least 30 calendar days prior to retaking the test (e.g., you will be eligible to retest on the 31st day after you have taken your last BSCC exam.)

Study guide/material may be found at the CA BSCC website: Candidate Orientation Guide

• Apply by: Thursday, December 4, 2025, by 11:59 p.m.
• PAT/Written Exam: Friday, December 12, 2025
• (Please note, only candidates that successfully complete the agility test will be invited to the written exam)
• Apply by: Thursday, February 5, 2026, by 11:59 p.m.
• PAT/Written Exam: Friday, February 13, 2026
• (Please note, only candidates that successfully complete the agility test will be invited to the written exam)
• Apply by: Thursday, April 9, 2026, by 11:59 p.m.
• PAT/Written Exam: Friday, April 17, 2026
• (Please note, only candidates that successfully complete the agility test will be invited to the written exam)
• Apply by: Thursday, June 4, 2026, by 11:59 p.m.
• PAT/Written Exam: Friday, June 12, 2026
• (Please note, only candidates that successfully complete the agility test will be invited to the written exam)
• Apply by: Thursday, August 6, 2026, by 11:59 p.m.
• PAT/Written Exam: Friday, August 14, 2026
• (Please note, only candidates that successfully complete the agility test will be invited to the written exam)
• Apply by: Thursday, October 8, 2026, by 11:59 p.m.
• PAT/Written Exam: Friday, October 16, 2026
• (Please note, only candidates that successfully complete the agility test will be invited to the written exam)

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline.

NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.