Correctional Deputy

Lassen, CA
Lassen County Sheriff's Office

Salary: $23.67 – $31.23 per hour.

Essential Functions:

  • Provide direct and indirect supervision of inmates in the county jail and court holding facility.
  • Maintain a safe and secure environment within the jails to ensure the safety of the inmates, the officers, and the public.
  • Ensure Inmates are cared for in accordance with the Constitution, state laws and regulations, and department policy.
  • Receive, book, fingerprint, photograph and assign prisoners to cells.
  • Maintain security watch of inmates at all times.
  • Conduct regular and unscheduled safety checks of inmates in housing units, sobering cells, or the safety cell.
  • Monitor activities of inmates by operating surveillance, control and communications console equipment.
  • Prepares required records pertaining to commitment.
  • Receives and records personal property taken into custody.
  • Prepares records and reports and fills in forms for the release or transfer of inmates.
  • Perform inspections of the facility when required.
  • Appear in court when under subpoena.
  • Provide communication support for emergency service units responding to the facility.
  • Supervise inmate workers in performance of routine custodial work.
  • Transports arrestees and inmates to and from various locations.
  • Assists in suppressing and controlling problems that occur.
  • Answers inquiries from the public and family members.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • Be a US Citizen or permanent resident alien who is eligible for an has applied for citizenship.
  • Be at least 18 years of age.
  • Be fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose a criminal record.
  • Be of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation.
  • Be a high school graduate, pass the General Education Development Test or other high school equivalency test approved by the State Department of Education that indicates high school graduation level, pass the California High School Proficiency Examination, or have attained a two-year, four-year, or advanced degree from an accredited college or university. The high school shall be either a United States public school, an accredited United States Department of Defense high school, or an accredited or approved public or nonpublic high school.
  • Be found to be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition that might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer.
  • Must be able to successfully complete the Adult Corrections Officer Core Training required by the Board of State and community corrections for custodial personnel pursuant to section 6035.
  • Must be able to possess a handgun in accordance with State and Federal Laws.
  • Must be able to meet agency firearm qualification standards.