Correctional Officer I Job at County of Yolo, CA, Woodland, CA

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  • County of Yolo, CA
  • Woodland, CA

Job Description

Salary : $66,144.00 - $80,392.00 Annually

Location : Woodland, CA

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 2024-YOLOJAIL

Department: Sheriff-Coroner

Opening Date: 02/13/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Description

A chance to MAKE A DIFFERENCE

A start to YOUR CAREER in law enforcement

Up to $10,000 hiring incentive PAY

The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill multiple regular, full-time positions in the class of Correctional Officer I at the Yolo County Sheriff's Office.


THE POSITION

Selected candidates will be assigned to work at the Monroe Detention Center in Woodland, CA. Under direct supervision, to assist in the guarding, control, and supervision of inmates at an adult detention facility; and to do other related work as required.

This is the entry level class into the Correctional Officer series. Incumbents are expected to perform a variety of duties in inmate intake, processing, and custody; in a training capacity learn to perform the full range of correctional duties characteristic of the class of Correctional Officer II. Incumbents are expected to fully qualify for Correctional Officer II at the end of one year in this position.

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HOW TO APPLY

This recruitment will be open until the positions are filled. Interested applicants should submit an online County of Yolo Employment Application and responses to supplemental questions. Submitted applications will be reviewed on a regular basis, and the applicants that satisfy the minimum qualifications for the position will be asked to participate in a written exam to determine who should receive further consideration.


This is a continuous filing recruitment that includes multiple exam sessions and filling cut-offs throughout the year. Please make note of the dates listed below.

APPLICATION CUT-OFF
EXAM DATE
APPLY BY 5/31/2024
7/9/2024
APPLY BY 8/30/2024
10/2/2024
APPLY BY 11/30/2024
1/2025

For more important and detailed information regarding the application and selection process for this recruitment, please see the APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS section of this job announcement below.

Essential Functions


The following duties are typical of those performed by the incumbent in this classification; however, other duties may also be required:
  • Receives, books and processes incoming inmates; prepares related paperwork; photographs inmates, and takes fingerprints.
  • Maintains security through key, door, tool, and equipment control.
  • Receives visitors; processes correspondence, phone calls and request slips.
  • Controls contraband through routine facility and inmate searches; supervises the conduct and security of inmates in cells and in movement during meals, visitation, and institutional activities.
  • Supervises inmates in the performance of assigned duties; is responsible for the discipline and control of inmates; assists medical and psychiatric staff in the management of inmates.
  • Promotes positive attitudes among inmates through instruction and discipline.
  • Watches for changes in moods or attitudes among the inmates that might indicate a security or safety risk.
  • Investigates non-criminal incidents within the facility.
  • Performs monetary transactions, data terminal operations, and processing of booking, bail, warrants and court paperwork.
  • Prepares prisoners for and assists in their transportation; processes inmate discharges and release.
  • Arranges for medical care of sick and/or injured inmates.
Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from high school or possession of G.E.D.


Age: Applicants must be minimum 21 years of age at time of appointment


Background Requirements: Shall not have been convicted of a felony in this state or any other state or in any Federal jurisdiction; or convicted of any offense in any other state or in any Federal jurisdiction, which would have been a felony if committed in this state.
Shall have good moral character and integrity as determined by a thorough background investigation according to specifications of the State of California Board of Corrections

License: Positions in this classification require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver's license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.

Knowledge of: criminal attitudes and behavior patterns; purposes and methods of discipline as applied to persons under criminal confinement.

Ability to: interpret and enforce institutional rules, regulations and policies with firmness, tact, and impartiality; effectively control, direct and instruct inmates individually and in groups; understand and follow rules, oral and written instructions; promote acceptable attitudes and behavior of inmates; make quick, effective and reasonable decisions in emergencies; learn and use radio, safety and security equipment, emergency medical equipment, fire suppression and evacuation equipment; operate office equipment and type simple forms and reports; conduct cell and body searches; respond to emergencies which may include breaking up fights, holding a person down, or avoiding a punch; lift and carry bodies, run up stairs in emergencies, climb stairs, and walk all day or stand for long periods of time; hear radio, alarms, phones or low sounds; identify sounds in emergency situations; operate control panels and switches; remove materials from cells, conduct searches and pat downs; remove handcuffs; bend, stoop, squat, kneel and crawl.

Application & Selection Process


It is highly recommended that you print this job bulletin for future reference.


Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the closing date. Application information must be current, concise, and related to the requirements in this job announcement. In addition to a completed application, applicants are required to submit a completed supplemental questionnaire for this position. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.


SELECTIONS PROCEDURE
The following is a tentative schedule of events that will occur as part of the selection process. The selection process steps may change with or without notice.
  • Screen for Minimum Qualifications
  • Written Examination
  • Department Selection Interview
  • Behavioral Assessment
  • Background Investigation
  • Final interview with the Sheriff and/or the Sheriff's designee
  • Conditional Job Offer, pending:
    • Psychological Exam
    • Medical Exam
WRITTEN EXAM
All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will be invited to the written examination. Exam information is outlined below.
  • Qualified applicants will be notified of the exact date, time, and location of the examination to the email address included in the application.

  • This exam will be a multiple-choice examination that assesses the key knowledge, skills, and abilities that are required for this position.

  • Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination, in conjunction with any county or veteran's preference points.
  • The exam we administer is the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) exam for Adult Corrections Officer, Juvenile Corrections Officer, and Probation Officer Classifications for Local Corrections.
  • If you have taken this exam within the last twelve months and wish to transfer your T-Score received from the exam in lieu of re-taking the exam please submit verification of your T-Score for further review. Documentation must be received prior to the examination date and must include the following information: Date of exam, title of exam, T-Score received, and must be on agency letterhead. Please email verification of T-Score to: .

The Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) has provided a Candidate Orientation Booklet to be used as an aid when preparing for this examination. Please click here to leave this webpage and view the Candidate Orientation Booklet.


NOTE : Candidate Orientation Booklet is located under the Selection Standards Information tab


CONTACT INFORMATION

For questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail at jobs@yolocounty.org or by phone at (530) 666-8055.


EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
It is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants. Reasonable testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities or who are unable to attend a scheduled test due to religious reasons in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call the County of Yolo Human Resources Office at (530) 666-8055 at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled test date to request accommodation. Documentation from a medical doctor, rehabilitation counselor, or other qualified professional will be required.

RETIREMENT

Were you hired into a CalPERS or other public agency reciprocal system for the first time on or before January 1, 2013? If so, you most likely have "Classic" member status. Classic members of CalPERS (or CalPERS reciprocal) agencies who come to work for Yolo County will remain Classic members!

"Classic" member CalPERS retirement formulas are:

Misc: 2.5% at 55
Safety: 3.0% at 55
Deputy Sheriff Safety: 3.0% at 50

"New" member CalPERS retirement formulas (for employees hired into a CalPERS agency for the first time after January 1, 2013) are:

Misc: 2% @ 62
Safety: 2.7% @ 57

BENEFITS
The County of Yolo offers a generous benefits package including:

- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- CalPERS Retirement
- Deferred Compensation Plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Vacation, Sick, and Administrative Leave
- Holidays & Floating Holidays
- Disability Plans
- Social Security & Medicare

Benefits for County positions are specific to the bargaining unit of the position. The Salary Resolution (accessible ) identifies the bargaining unit for each County classification.

Once you've identified the bargaining unit, you can look up the benefits for a particular position by going to our Benefits Summaries by Bargaining Unit page on our website, by clicking


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The job bulletin for this class outlines the steps in the application and selection process, and contains all necessary information that an applicant will need to complete and submit a complete application packet. Complete application packets MUST be submitted prior to the closing date. Candidates will not be given additional time to submit additional information. I have read and certify that I understand the application instructions for this position. I understand that all required documents must be submitted by the closing date, and I have reviewed the job bulletin to ensure I understand what is required to submit a complete application packet.
  • Yes
  • No



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Are you over 21 years of age, or will you turn 21 within 6 months of this application?
  • Yes
  • No



03


Please indicate your highest level of education.
  • No high school diploma or GED
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Some College
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Masters Degree
  • Juris Doctor
  • Doctorate Degree



04


Are you able to read, write, and speak Spanish in addition to English?
  • Yes
  • No



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