Sheriff's Correctional Deputy Cadet - Unclassified

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The County Sheriff's Office invites applications for a Sheriff's Correctional Deputy Cadet - Unclassified. Trainees enter the 13-week Adult Correctional Academy and, after graduation, may become sworn Deputies.

Applicants must meet standards, pass agility, possess high school or GED, valid California driver's license, legal right to work in the United States, and pass medical and background checks. Training includes safety equipment and ongoing in-service opportunities.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED at time of application.
• Applicants who have passed their 20th birthday may submit an application but cannot be appointed until they have reached their 21st birthday.
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License prior to appointment.
• Never convicted of a felony; any felony conviction outside of California disqualifying.
• Must possess the legal right to work in the United States.
• Must pass a medical examination; vision not less than 20/100, correctable to 20/20.
• Must demonstrate physical fitness and pass a background investigation including fingerprints.
• Must maintain CPR and first-aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain order and security of inmates within a detention facility under supervision.
• Transport inmates from correctional facilities to and from court and other locations.
• Supervise a crew of inmates on work projects throughout the County.
• Assist in correcting antisocial attitudes and behavior.
• Participate in ongoing training and recommend safety procedures.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Sheriff's Correctional Deputy Cadet - Unclassified

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About the job Sheriff's Correctional Deputy Cadet - Unclassified

A Sheriff's Correctional Deputy Cadet enters training to join the ranks of Sheriff's Correctional Deputies who, under supervision, maintain order and security of inmates within a detention facility, transport from the correctional facilities to and from court, medical facilities, and other locations within and outside the County, supervise a crew of inmates in work projects throughout the County, and assist in the correction of antisocial attitudes and behavior. The Sheriff's Office is proud of our diverse workforce, and we encourage women and ethnic minorities to apply.

After passing the exam and screening processes, candidates are eligible to be hired as a Sheriff's Correctional Deputy and attend an Adult Correctional Academy training program as trainee.

Agility Examination: Prior to appointment as a cadet, each candidate must pass an agility test as part of the examination process. The agility test consists of three timed events: 99-yard obstacle course, drag a 165-lb bag for 32 feet, and a 500-yard run.

When hired, Sheriff's Correctional Deputy Cadets enter a 13-week Adult Correctional Academy training program. Benefits include medical, dental, and life insurance programs. Your status as trainee pursuant to the Fair Labor Standard Act does not entitle you to overtime or holiday pay while attending the Academy.

After Academy graduation, Cadets are eligible to be sworn in as a regular Sheriff's Correctional Deputy at the start of the following pay period, and be considered probationary employees of the Sheriff's Office.

A 5% salary increase is given for satisfactory job performance six months after appointment as a Sheriff's Correctional Deputy at Step 1.

Newly appointed Sheriff's Correctional Deputies must successfully complete an 18-month probationary period during which they will be required to complete a training program under the supervision of a training officer. The County supplies all safety equipment, as provided by law.

Advanced in-service training is available at the department level and in cooperation with local schools, state and national agencies. Regular County policy on tuition reimbursement applies to Sheriff's Correctional Deputies.

Upon graduation from the Adult Correctional Academy, it is a condition of employment that newly appointed Sheriff's Correctional Deputies must sign a payroll deduction authorization form providing for deduction of union membership dues or an equivalent service fee. A thirty (30) calendar day cancellation period is provided.

Employment Standards

• Graduation from high school or possession of a General Education Development (G.E.D.) Certificate at the time of application.
  
• Applicants who have passed their 20th birthday may submit an application but cannot be appointed until they have reached their 21st birthday.
  
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License (indicate your expiration month/year) prior to appointment.
  
• Have never been convicted of a felony. Any felony conviction and/or a conviction outside of California that would be considered a felony in this state is disqualifying.
  
• Must possess the legal right to work in the United States
  
• Must be able to take and pass a thorough medical examination. May be disqualified on the basis of established medical standards (current departmental orders). Vision must not be less than 20/100, correctable to 20/20 with normal depth and color perception.
  
• Must be able to successfully demonstrate and maintain physical fitness in order to perform the full scope and functions of the job.
  
• Must be able to pass a complete background investigation including fingerprints and a search of local, state and national files for criminal history.
• Sheriff's Correctional Deputies are required to maintain a certificate of CPR (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation) and first-aid training.