Correctional Officer
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Government
Government Agency
A chance to MAKE A DIFFERENCE
A start to YOUR CAREER in law enforcement
Up to $10,000hiring 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.
Applications will be reviewed on a WEEKLY basis
, and applicants that satisfy the minimum qualifications will be r
eferred to the Sheriff's Office every Monday to be scheduled for a hiring panel interview
. Applicants that pass the interview will be invited to the written exam. Successful candidates will be asked to begin the background process, which can potentially result in a conditional job offer.
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 are HIGHLY ENCOURAGED to submit an online County of Yolo Employment Application and responses to supplemental questions at their earliest opportunity. 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.
IMPORTANT
If you have taken this exam within the last twelve months and wish to transfer your
T-Scorereceived from the exam in lieu of re-taking the exam please ATTACH verification of your
T-Score to your online application.
Documentation must include the following information
: date of exam, title of exam,T-Scorereceived, and must be on agency letterhead.
- 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.
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
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Positions in this classification require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver’s…
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