Deputy Sheriff-Corrections

County of Monterey; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Monterey's Sheriff's Office is seeking individuals to work in the Correction Operations Bureau as Deputy Sheriff-Corrections or Deputy Sheriff-Recruit, with responsibilities including security, custody, transport and supervision of incarcerated individuals at the Monterey County jail in Salinas, CA.

Candidates must meet POST-related requirements, complete the California training academy, pass a background check, and may be eligible for veterans' preference. Final filing deadlines apply.

Qualifications

• Must meet POST and Sheriff’s Office standards.
• Background investigation and polygraph/psych assessments may be required.
• Vehicles and driving standards as per state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and control behavior of individuals in corrections facilities.
• Conduct searches and classify inmates by security risk.
• Transport inmates to jail, court, hospital, or other locations.

Skills

Effective communication

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Education

POST standards

Job description

DEPUTY SHERIFF RECRUIT DEPUTY SHERIFF-Corrections $7,277 per month $8,449 - $11,539 per month FINAL FILING DEADLINE: Open Filing Period Exam #26/36E21/02LA

Physical Agility and Written Exam Dates:

October 24, 2026, at 8:00 AM. Scheduling is required. Applications are screened monthly. Exam Location: Monterey County Sheriff’s Office, 1414 Natividad Road, Salinas, CA 93906.

WRITTEN WAIVER:

The written exam may be waived for applicants who have graduated from an approved CA P.O.S.T Police Academy, currently enrolled in a CA P.O.S.T approved Police Academy, or for applicants who have previously taken the P.O.S.T. Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) written exam within one year and possess a minimum T-Score of 42. A copy of the certificate must be included with the application.

PHYSICAL AGILITY WAIVER:

The physical agility may be waived for applicants who have previously passed the Monterey County physical agility exam or South Bay Regional Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) physical agility exam within 12 months with a minimum overall score of 320. A copy of the certificate must be included with the application.

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process, be sure to read the Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses section located towards the end of this job flier.

The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is seeking individuals to work in the Correction Operations Bureau. Deputy Sheriffs assigned to work in the jail are responsible for the security, custody, transport, and supervision of incarcerated individuals and may serve as a Court Bailiff.

Candidates will be considered at both the Deputy Sheriff-Corrections and Deputy Sheriff-Recruit levels. Incumbents appointed as Deputy Sheriff-Recruit may be promoted to Deputy Sheriff–Corrections upon successfully graduating an approved CA P.O.S.T. Police BASIC academy and a recommendation for their promotion by the appointing authority in accordance with the Flexible Staffing Program and Guidelines.

RECRUITS:

Are “at-will” employees and are sworn in as Deputy Sheriff-Corrections upon graduation from the CA P.O.S.T. Academy. Failure to graduate or to meet the Sheriff’s Office standards is cause for release from this position.

The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

Deputy Sheriff-Corrections:

1. Supervise and controls behavior and activities of persons confined to the Sheriff's Corrections Operation Bureau facilities.
2. Conducts strip, skin and pat down searches of persons; determines the presence of contraband.
3. Conducts initial investigation of incarcerated persons complaints, accidents or crime that occur within the facility.
4. Books and receives incarcerated persons upon admission to county jail; classifies incarcerated persons according to security risk factors and determines location and number of persons within facilities.
5. Conducts physical head count of incarcerated persons to determine location and number of persons within facilities.
6. Transports incarcerated persons to and from jail facilities, court, hospital or medical appointments.
7. Transports criminals or fugitives from anywhere in the United States for extradition purposes.
8. Prepares written reports and maintains various agency records.
9. Inspects jail facilities for the presence of illegal activities, contraband or damages
10. Answers any inquiries from the public and other law enforcement personnel pertaining to jail policies and incarcerated person as allowed by departmental regulations.

To view the complete job description, please visit the Monterey County website: Deputy Sheriff-Recruit: Deputy Sheriff-Recruit OR Deputy SheriffCorrections: Deputy Sheriff-Corrections.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

Deputy Sheriff-Corrections:

Working Knowledge of:

1. Correct grammar, spelling and punctuation; proper use of words, sentence structure, paragraph construction to write comprehensive narrative reports.

Skill and Ability to:

1. Communicate orally with all ages, social and educational levels, and various ethnic groups within the community.
2. Use tact, logical reasoning and sensitivity when dealing with the public.
3. Develop and maintain an effective relationship with departmental personnel, other law enforcement and criminal justice agencies and the public.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:

Minimum Qualifications:

Must meet California Government Codes 1029 and 1031 requirements; Sheriff’s Office Standards; Minimum requirements as indicated on the Supplemental Questions; and Posses and maintain a Class C Driver’s License issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicle at time of hire. Computer and typing skills highly desired.

Required Conditions of Employment:

Work flexible hours, shifts, weekends and holidays, and subject to hold-over and call-back duty; Wear a uniform or appropriate attire for non-uniform duties; and maintain the standards established by P.O.S.T., S.T.C. (Standards and Training for Corrections) and the Sheriff’s Office.

Background Review:

Successfully pass a thorough background investigation, which includes a polygraph examination or voice stress analysis, medical and psychological examinations. Some positions in this classification are covered by the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 and shall be subject to drug/alcohol testing as required by law.

BENEFITS:

The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the Unit A Benefit Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.

NOTES:

• As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions.
• Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9.
• If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.

Application and Selection Procedures

The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials.

A complete application package will include:

• A completed County of Monterey Employment Application

• Responses to the Supplemental Questions

Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the final filing deadline will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

HIRING PREFERENCE FOR VETERANS AND ELIGIBLE MILITARY SPOUSES

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses (i.e., surviving spouses of veterans, spouses of totally disabled veterans, and spouses of active-duty service members) and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

The County of Monterey is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. The County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact LynnRose Alig, Senior Human Resources Analyst at [phone], or [e-mail].