Detention Sergeant - Promotional

Position Information

• Orientation:
  Wednesday, August 26, 2026 - 1500 hours MADF Briefing Room
• Oral Board and Practical Testing (Tentative):
  Tuesday, October 6 and/or Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Detention Sergeants, working on an assigned shift or within an assigned operational function, supervise personnel responsible for Correctional and Institutional Programs and Services, including security, incarcerated persons supervision, discipline, classification, housing, administrative and physical processing, and other related operations. As the first supervisory level in the series, Detention Sergeants train and evaluate personnel, and may serve as staff support in a variety of administrative, program, operational, or service-related functions and activities.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education and experience which would provide the listed knowledge and abilities. Normally, this would include graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable General Education Development Certificate and one year of work experience with an adult correctional institution in a position equivalent to that of a Correctional Deputy II. Training or experience supervising or training other employees is desirable.

In accordance with California Government Code, Section 1029 - 1031, and the California Corrections Standards Authority, Title 15, Article 2 - 3, Minimum Standards for Selection and Training, each employee shall meet the following minimum standards:
Must be at least 18 years of age at time of appointment;
United States citizenship or status as a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship (if a permanent resident alien has not obtained citizenship within three years after application for employment or is denied citizenship, he/she will be disqualified for peace officer status); have no prior felony conviction nor be under current formal probation supervision; and have successfully completed the California Corrections Standards Authority Adult Corrections Officer Core Course and achieved a passing score on the California Corrections Standards Authority Adult Corrections Officer written exam, or equivalent prior, to appointment.

Candidates certified for employment must be willing to undergo and successfully complete an in-depth background investigation, including a psychological evaluation, finger printing, criminal history check, polygraph, and a medical examination.

Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position. The position advertised on this announcement requires possession of a valid California Driver’s License.

• Considerable knowledge of: modern methods and techniques of dealing with individuals under criminal confinement; behavior of inmates in a custody setting; rules, regulations, practices and procedures in the day-to-day operation and control of the Sheriff’s detention facilities.
• Working Knowledge of: effective public agency supervisory and personnel practices and procedures.
• Some Knowledge of: effective employee training and evaluation programs.
• Ability to: plan, assign, supervise, train and evaluate the work of subordinate Correctional Deputies and support personnel; effectively control, direct and instruct inmates individually and in groups; interpret and enforce institutional rules, regulations and other policies with firmness, tact and impartiality; read, speak and write English effectively, and interpret written material; prepare reports and maintain records; promote acceptable attitudes and behavior of inmates while in confinement;
  
  work with and around a wide variety of people; make quick, effective and reasonable decisions in emergencies, and to take appropriate action to include physically restraining violent inmates use electronic information equipment and specific systems utilized within the department; enter data accurately; use word processing software to prepare clear and concise reports; work in uniform; work all shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekdays, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

• Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.
• You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.
• You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.
• Failure to follow these instructions may impact your…