Sheriff's Correctional Officer II

County of El Dorado; Placerville (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office as a Correctional Officer. This role offers a unique opportunity to serve and protect the community while ensuring the safety and compliance of inmates. Candidates will engage in various responsibilities such as processing inmates, responding to emergencies, and supervising daily activities within the facility. With multiple full-time vacancies available, this position promises a rewarding career path in law enforcement. Ideal candidates will possess relevant training and experience, and will be part of a supportive environment committed to professional development. Explore a fulfilling career where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits

$6,000 recruitment incentive

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid training

Uniform provided

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver's license and be at least 18 years old.
• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED is required.

Responsibilities

• Process incoming inmates and assist with releasing from custody.
• Maintain safety and security while ensuring compliance with mandates.

Skills

Emergency Response

Inmate Supervision

Conflict Resolution

Documentation Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BSCC Jail Operations Training Academy Certificate

PC 832 Arrest Training Certificate

Job description

***This recruitment is eligible for the following hiring incentive ***

The $6,000 recruitment incentive shall be paid in equal installments for the first twenty-six (26) consecutive biweekly pay periods in the position.

Termination from employment will result in any remaining cash incentive payments being forfeited. Incentives are subject to El Dorado County Personnel Rules (Download PDF reader).

THE EL DORADO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to providing exceptional public service in alignment with the Sheriff's Office Mission and Vision, taking a modern approach to the traditional services of law enforcement, fostering leadership and employee development, and remaining faithful and responsive to the communities we serve.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Sheriff's Correctional Officers have the opportunity to serve and protect their communities in a unique way; following the Sheriff's Vision of Total enforcement on crime and criminals, and delivering consistent and humane care to those placed in our custody. Correctional Officers are assigned to both the South Lake Tahoe and Placerville facilities and may be assigned to specialty units within the jails such as Classification and Gangs, Inmate Services, and armed Transportation Officers.

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The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Process incoming inmates and assist with releasing from custody.
• Maintain safety and security while ensuring facility remains in compliance with daily Title 15 mandates; including supervising inmate exercise, recreation, visiting and similar privileges.
• Respond to emergency situations within the facility, including medical responses. Evaluate emergency situations, providing immediate response with proper actions.
• Monitor inmate daily activity, documenting incidents, searching facility and inmates for contraband and weapons.
• Handcuff, subdue and restrain persons who pose a danger to themselves or others, and use restraining devices.

For a full description of duties and responsibilities, please review the job description here.

Sheriff’s Personnel Unit will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations. Any combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.

This recruitment is specifically forlateral Correctional Officers. To qualify as a lateral applicant, the following qualifications must be met:

• Must possess a valid driver's license
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED
• Possession of a certificate of completion of the BSCC Jail Operations Training Academy
• Possession of a certificate of completion of the PC 832 Arrest training
• 1 year of experience equivalent to the County's class of Sheriff's Correctional Officer I

The ideal candidate will be currently working, or within three years of employment, in a position equivalent to Sheriff's Correctional Officer I/II.

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

Apply online by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Miah Linson in the Sheriff’s Personnel Unit at [e-mail].

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

The Sheriff’s Personnel Unit will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. Those applicants who meet the minimum requirements for this position will be required to complete a pre-investigative questionnaire. Based on the information provided, applicants may be disqualified based on criteria set forth in Part 7, Section 706.1 of the County of El Dorado Personnel Rules and in conjunction with Sheriff’s Selection Policy 1000. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.

Please refer to Sheriff's Policy 1000 - Selection Standards (Download PDF reader) for more information regarding disqualifying events in an applicant's background.

Training and Experience Review (Weighted 100%): A training and experience review consists of candidates responding to supplemental questions on the job application. A subject matter expert will evaluate each candidate's responses based on predetermined criteria. The subject matter experts are not granted access to the candidate's application; therefore, responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough, detailed, and complete. Do not refer to resumes, cover letters, or other documentation as they will not be reviewed.

Supplemental questions play an integral role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.

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Based on the Sheriff's Office needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office is recruiting applicants for Sheriff Correctional Officer II. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full-time vacancies. This recruitment will remain open until all vacancies are filled.

We currently have the following vacancies:
Multiple full-time vacancies in the Custody Division, located in both South Lake Tahoe and Placerville, Ca.

All candidates will initially be assigned to the Placerville Jail to complete training.

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The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Prior to conditional job offer, candidates will undergo a thorough background investigation. Many job classifications require a pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include testing for drugs; a positive test may result in revocation of an employment offer.

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