Correctional Officer - Lateral Transfer

The City of Santa Ana is looking for individuals who are results-oriented, possess great attitude, demonstrate creativity and innovation, work efficiently, show a record of success and have a passion for public service. Having highly talented employees provides the best service to the community.

Under general supervision, the Correctional Officer performs functions related to the incarceration and care of inmates during a shift.

This recruitment is specific for candidates who are laterals with experience from another agency and will not be required to attend an eight-week Correctional Officer Training Academy. Lateral candidates will have:

• Completed a Correctional Officer training academy and possess a valid BSCC Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) Adult Corrections Officer or Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course Certificate.
• At least one year of experience (with completion of probation) as a full-time Corrections Officer within the last two years.

Those who have less than one year of experience, have not passed probation, and/or separated from the Corrections Officer position more than two years ago DO NOT qualify for this Lateral Transfer recruitment but may apply for the non-lateral Correctional Officer I recruitment:

Salary listed does not include incentives, some of which are listed below:

• Shift Overlap: 3% of monthly base
• Career Development Pay:
  • Associate's Degree: 5% of monthly base or;
  • Bachelor's Degree: 7.5% of monthly base or;
  • Master's Degree: 10% of monthly base
• Bilingual: $300/month

(total years of City service) will be assigned at the following benchmarks:

• Completion of 15 years: 5% of monthly base
• Completion of 20 years:
  Additional 5% of monthly base

For more information on incentive pay, please see Articles IV, V & VI of the Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA) Memorandum of Understanding.

Ensures the safety of inmates and staff in a direct supervision correctional environment. Adheres to state and federal laws related to the confinement and supervision of inmates. Completes the arrestee booking process and conducts searches of those in custody. Conducts interviews with inmates. Performs record checks and issues citations. Fingerprints and photographs inmates. Accepts and secures property to be used for evidence or held for safekeeping.

Dispenses clothing and linen to inmates. Inspects jail facilities for cleanliness and maintains appropriate security and maintenance standards. Supervises inmates assigned to the various housing units; supervises a variety of housing unit activities that include meal distribution, use of the showers, use of phones, visitation, recreation, and ensure inmates maintain general housing unit sanitary standards. Supervises the administering of oral medication to inmates by medical staff.

Performs administrative duties such as scheduling and prepares basic incident reports. Records daily activities on electronic logs documenting inmate meal distribution, headcounts, inmate visitation, property distribution, bookings, and other significant events. Oversees and instructs groups of inmates assigned work details. When necessary, physically restrains inmates, uses defensive weapons as directed by the on-duty supervisor; secures inmates into restraint chairs or similar equipment, when necessary.

Monitors visitors/contract employees entering and exiting the facility and supervises their contact with inmates. Processes inmate correspondence, monitors inmate phone calls and processes inmate request slips. Responds to inmate grievances and conducts disciplinary hearings. Prepares for the transportation of inmates by applying restraint equipment and inspecting vehicles for safety. Escorts inmates throughout the facility. Processes inmates for release. Oversees and controls jail movement from a central control room.

Testifies in court. May be assigned to transport inmates outside of jail facility if assigned to the Jail Transport Unit. Performs related functions as required.

Successful performers are courteous and fair-minded when dealing with prisoners and the public. Logical and level headed, these individuals display common sense and maturity and exercise good judgment when evaluating and responding to situations. They react appropriately and quickly in both crisis and routine situations. In addition, they have excellent interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to work well with people from a variety of…