Corrections Deputy

Mendocino County; Ukiah (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Mendocino County is seeking a Corrections Officer for the Sheriff's Office Adult Detention Facility. The role involves supervising incarcerated individuals during daily activities, handling bookings, transports, and searches, and maintaining accurate logs and records.

Required training includes CA Penal Code 832 intro within 90 days and STC corrections core within one year, plus a valid driver’s license. Employment may include benefits and retention increases after milestones.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Completion of California Penal Code 832 introductory training within 90 days of appointment, certified by POST or BOARD OF CORRECTIONS STC program.
• Completion of STC corrections officer core course within one year of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the security and conduct of incarcerated persons during activities and logs activities.
• Receives and processes incarcerated persons; maintains records and transports as needed.
• Escorts inmates and visitors; manages transports and headcounts; handles property and disciplinary actions.
• Performs searches for contraband and maintains facility sanitation, order, and safety.
• Writes incident reports and entries, and communicates with supervision and prosecutors as required.
• Assists medical staff in emergencies and coordinates with law enforcement during bookings.

Skills

Custody handling

First aid

Recordkeeping

Communication

Safety awareness

Discipline and judgment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

The list developed from this recruitment may be used to fill regular full‑time and/or part‑time vacancies at the Sheriff's Office Adult Detention Facility should they occur. Employees in this classification receive a 3% retention increase in base pay after the completion of 5 years of service and an additional 2% increase in base pay after the completion of 10 years of service.

Examples of duties

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Supervises the security and conduct of incarcerated persons in cells during group meetings, meals, bathing, at recreation, during visitations and on work or other assignments; logs and maintains records of incarcerated person activities.


• Responds to incarcerated person request slips; feeds incarcerated persons; passes out mail, writs, grievances and other paperwork; distributes commissary items or other supplies to incarcerated persons.


• Escorts incarcerated persons throughout the facility; escorts kitchen crews, meal runners, participants in educational classes, attorneys, incarcerated person’s family members, and/or others to proper location; maintains logs and records of those visiting the facility; brings work furloughs, weekenders, work crews into and out of facility; performs headcounts; conducts perimeter and security checks.


• Books arrested persons into facility following prescribed procedures; runs warrant checks; classifies, fingerprints, pictures and houses incarcerated persons; completes cash bail agreements; issues clothing and supplies to incarcerated persons; processes incarcerated persons discharges or transfers and arranges for transportation if necessary; maintains written records on standardized forms relating to incarcerated persons; enters information related to booking activities into a computer.


• Transports arrestees and incarcerated persons to and from various locations.


• Receives, maintains and accounts for the personal property of incarcerated persons; returns or sends personal property to incarcerated persons upon discharge, including incarcerated persons verification of returned property; maintains appropriate written records.


• Visually and physically searches incarcerated persons for contraband, weapons, or narcotics; inspects quarters of incarcerated persons for contraband; inspects and directs maintenance of sanitation, orderliness, and safety.


• Promotes acceptable attitudes and behavior of incarcerated persons to assist them in adjusting to confinement; confers with assigned supervisors or officers regarding behavioral or other incarcerated person problems; participates in programs designed to prepare incarcerated persons for release.


• Performs specialized duties such as serving as training officer, court liaison or in other capacities as assigned.


• Performs risk assessments and classifies incarcerated persons.


• Anticipates and averts potential problems; assists in suppressing and controlling problems that occur; reports incidents in the prescribed manner.


• Assists medical personnel in providing emergency care to incarcerated persons.


• Enters and retrieves a variety of information from a computer; writes incident reports listing time, dates, and incarcerated persons involved in occurrences.


• Blocks phone calls for victims and others requesting a block be placed on their phone line.


• Answers inquiries from the public and family members.


• Sends administrative messages to probation and/or parole personnel regarding incarcerated persons being booked or released from the facility.


• Appoints and supervises trustees and incarcerated workers; makes recommendations for transfer of incarcerated persons, as appropriate.


• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid Driver’s License


• Successful completion of the introductory training described in the California Penal Code 832 within 90 days of appointment, certified by either the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards & Training or the Standards & Training Program of the California Board of Corrections


• Successful completions of a STC certified corrections officer core course within one (1) year of appointment.

Incumbents must possess and maintain, or obtain and maintain, all licenses, certifications, registrations, and/or other requirements identified in the minimum qualifications, as applicable, and within the timeframes specified. These requirements are conditions of continued employment and minimum qualifications for the position. Failure to possess, obtain, or maintain any required license, certification, registration, or other requirement within the specified timeframe may result in rejection during the probationary period, or disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Qualifications

Knowledge of

• Methods and techniques of dealing with individuals in custody.


• First aid methods and techniques.


• Applicable state, federal and local ordinances, laws, rules and regulations.


• All computer applications and hardware related to performance of the essential functions of the job.


• Recordkeeping, report preparation, filing methods and records management techniques.

Skill in

• Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.


• Using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.


• Fingerprinting and photographing individuals.


• Organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up on assignments with a minimum of direction.


• Applying logical thinking to solve problems or accomplish tasks; to understand, interpret and communicate complicated policies, procedures and protocols.


• Communicating clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.

Mental and Physical Abilities:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals.


• Ability to maintain discipline and orderly conduct among incarcerated persons.


• Ability to make quick, effective and reasonable decisions in emergency situations, and to take appropriate action to include physically restraining violent incarcerated persons.


• Ability to write reports and correspondence.


• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.


• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.


• While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, run and sit; reach with hands and arms; use manual dexterity to operate machinery/tools; handle, seize, hold or otherwise work with hands; climb, jump and/or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; speak and hear; use shape, sound, odor and color perception and discrimination.


• While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.

Special Testing:

The County of Mendocino is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), if special accommodations for a disability or religious conviction are necessary at any stage of the application and/or testing process, please notify the Human Resources Department in advance at [phone]. Reasonable notice is required to allow adequate time for review and evaluation of your request.

Special Requirements:

Employment in some County departments or positions may require the successful completion of a pre‑employment criminal background, which may include fingerprinting, and/or a medical examination, which may include drug screening.

This announcement is a synopsis of duties and requirements of this job. To review the complete classification specification and benefits, please see the HR website. Applications must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by the final filing date.

The County of Mendocino participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility. If hired, the information you provide on your Form I-9 will be used to verify your authorization to work in the United States.

Learn more:

• E-Verify Notice of Participation (Download PDF reader)


• Right to Work (Download PDF reader)

The County of Mendocino is an Equal Opportunity Employer