Correctional Deputy - Modesto

when you work for the humboldt county sheriff’s office, you aren’t just another employee, you are family. Our family is growing and we want you to join!we are looking for people who like to stay busy, can multi task and have excellent communication skills while still being able to understand and maintain confidentiality standards.

• opportunities for growth and career advancement
• numerous specialty positions
• overtime availability, hazard pay, uniform allowance, and benefits
  • pers retirement
  • medical, vision, and dental insurance
  • paid leave

• this position is located in eureka, ca.
• written and oral examinations for this recruitment are scheduled for november 4, 2026 at 12 p.m. And will occur in modesto, ca.
• the successful candidate for this position will be required to undergo a detailed background investigation.
• evening, night and weekend work may be required.

under general supervision, maintains security and ensures inmate welfare in the county correctional facility or a substation; oversees operational activities and facilities during an assigned shift; performs related work as assigned. Authority for correctional deputy designation is granted by statute in accordance with penal code section 830.1(c).

correctional deputy i is the entry level class in this series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform varied duties related to the operation of the correctional facilities. As experience is gained, there is greater independence of action within established guidelines. This class is alternately staffed with correctional deputy ii and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency which meet the qualifications of the higher level class.

correctional deputy ii is the journey level class of the series, fully competent to perform the full range of assigned duties. This class is distinguished from senior correctional deputy in that the latter is the working lead level class, responsible for assigning, directing and reviewing the work of staff in addition to performing the most complex and difficult duties.

• maintains centralized correctional facility or substation security and ensures inmate welfare in accordance with laws, regulations and institutional philosophy.
• obtains necessary information and books prisoners, completing required forms, taking photographs and fingerprints and performing other processing activities such as preparing reports and maintaining files.
• searches, examines, instructs and logs inmates; inventories and secures property and valuables.
• interviews inmates; classifies them and assigns them to the appropriate detention area and activities; screens and recommends inmates for pretrial or other alternative programs.
• oversees and monitors inmates and inmate trustees assisting with housekeeping, meal preparation and distribution, laundry and similar activities.
• oversees inmate exercise, recreation, visiting and similar privileges.
• assists medical staff in the distribution of medications; screens and refers requests for medical attention; administers emergency first aid as required.
• accompanies and/or transports inmates for court, medical offices, attorney's visits, facility transfers and similar movement.
• inspects facilities and reports the need for maintenance or unusual situations; requests and/or issues clothing and supplies.
• prepares reports and other written materials; maintains accurate records, logs and files.
• testifies in court as subpoenaed.

note: the level and scope of the knowledge and skills listed below are related to job duties as defined under distinguishing characteristics.

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