Correctional Officer & Correctional Officer Lateral

Position Summary:

The Yuba County Sheriff’s Department is currently recruiting to fill the classification of Correctional Officer within the Yuba County Jail. Under continuing supervision incumbents perform a wide variety of support in two areas: corrections, in which incumbents ensure the security, safety and care of individuals in custody; and bailiff, in which incumbents ensure the safety and security of the courts and their personnel during court proceedings; and perform related work as assigned. Incumbents may be assigned to either County Jail security or Court security.

Essential Functions:

• The ideal candidate must be able to multitask, uphold department policies and procedures, and help foster a safe working environment.
• Applicants must possess the ability to work independently when necessary but have a teamwork mentality.

Requirements:

• Equivalent to graduation from high school and some college level coursework in law enforcement, criminal justice or a related field, or at least one year of related work experience involving public contact.
• Lateral Minimum: Equivalent to graduation from high school and some college level course work in law enforcement, criminal justice or a related field, or at least one year of related work experience involving public contact. Possess a valid California Penal Code 832 certification, successfully completed the STC Certified Correctional Core Course, and at least one year of current, full-time paid corrections experience in an adult county, state, or federal correctional institution, which includes successful completion of a Jail Training Program and a probationary period.

Preferred Requirements:

• In addition to the minimum, the Standards and Training for Corrections (S.T.C.), Correctional Officer Core Course and/or at least one (1) year of paid or volunteer work experience in a correctional setting.
• The ability to obtain a valid California Class C driver’s license within ten (10) days of employment, maintain valid California Class C driver’s license.
• Possess or obtain first aid and CPR certifications.
• Possess or obtain California PC 832 certification.
• Possess or obtain course work in jail operations.
• In addition, must meet the State of California requirements for public officer status (Govt. Code Section 1031), including: passing a detailed background investigation with a fingerprint check, having no felony convictions, passing a medical and psychological exam, and being at least 18 years of age.
• Must be a US Citizen at time of appointment (Pursuant to Govt. Code Section 1031 & Vehicle Code Section 2267).