Sheriff's Correctional Deputy - Lateral

Overview

Under supervision, to maintain order and security of inmates within the Sheriff’s Office Correctional facility, and to transport inmates from the Sheriff’s Office Correctional facilities to and from court, medical facilities, and other locations within and outside the County; to supervise a crew of inmates in work projects throughout the County. The Sheriff’s Correctional Deputy has peace officer status while assigned to a detention facility, which extends throughout California when engaged in duties described in Penal Code Section 830.1(c).

The Sheriff’s Correctional Deputy Lateral is for applicants who currently work or recently worked in California Corrections and would like to work for Santa Clara County Corrections. Applicants must attach the California Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) certificate and PC 832 Firearms and Arrest certifications. If these are not attached, the application will be rejected. After application review candidates will be invited to complete the agility test;

completion is required to advance your application. The agility test day for this recruitment is scheduled for February 28, 2026.

Pursuant to California Senate Bill 960, effective January 1, 2023, it is no longer required for peace officers to be a citizen of the United States or be a permanent resident who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship; instead, peace officers must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Correctional Cadet Recruitment is for applicants who don’t meet the above requirements, but would like to begin a career in Corrections with Santa Clara County.

Typical Tasks

The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed.