Correctional Services Trainee — Jail Operations Apprentice

Orange County; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange County Sheriff's Department seeks a Sheriff’s Correctional Services Assistant Trainee and will conduct a 9-week department-sponsored training course during the probationary period. The recruitment uses a continuous Open Eligible List to fill current and similar positions, with on-site testing and multiple assessments on a single day.

Incumbents may rotate through shifts, including nights and weekends, and must pass required exams, background checks, and meet minimum qualifications as

Qualifications

• Ability to read, understand and apply departmental policies and regulations.
• Write clear, comprehensive reports and maintain records.
• Communicate effectively and work cooperatively with staff and inmates.

Responsibilities

• Attend mandated in-service training and learn jail operations, security and CDCR regulations.
• Prepare training notebooks and clear memos as directed by training staff.
• Assist with duties in the Jail or Sheriff-Coroner Department and observe staff on inmate-related tasks.

Skills

Reading & comprehension

Written reports

Oral communication

Cooperation with others

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College degree accepted

Job description

Orange County Sheriff's Department seeks a Sheriff’s Correctional Services Assistant Trainee and will conduct a 9-week department-sponsored training course during the probationary period. The recruitment uses a continuous Open Eligible List to fill current and similar positions, with on-site testing and multiple assessments on a single day.

Incumbents may rotate through shifts, including nights and weekends, and must pass required exams, background checks, and meet minimum qualifications as