Correctional Officer I/II

Salary: $60,569.60 – $82,097.60 Annually

Position Summary:

Under supervision, maintains care and custody of inmates, security, and order on and off the property of Calaveras County; do related work as required, or conduct other duties as assigned by the Sheriff or his/her designee.

Essential Functions:

• Receives, books, fingerprints, and photographs inmates. Receives and records personal property of inmates. Assures that inmates are searched, clothed, and assigned to cells.
• Confines and releases inmates from cells.
• Monitors inmate activities.
• Operates a County vehicle to transport and escort inmates to and from medical facilities, other detention facilities, courts, and other locations.
• Supervises inmates on work details both within and outside of the custodial facility.
• Patrols the internal and external perimeters of the custodial facility, making periodic inspections of conditions.
• Enforces rules and regulations governing the conduct of inmate and visitors.
• Examines mail and packages to be received by inmates.
• Maintains discipline and orderly conduct. Prevents, deters, and stops fights among inmates, restrains disorderly inmates. Uses appropriate verbal skills to prevent assault by inmates, and uses appropriate self-defense tactics to deflect assault by inmates.
• Investigates and/or handles medical emergencies and disorders. Administers CPR and first aid. Coordinates with custody nurse for the distribution of prescribed medications to inmates.
• Investigates crimes committed within the facility by inmate population and writes accurate reports regarding said investigation.
• Operates radios, telephones, and other communication equipment.
• Prepares required records pertaining to period of commitment.
• Prepares records and reports; completes forms.
• Discharges or transfers inmates, prepares appropriate reports and paperwork, releases personal property.
• Answers inquiries over the telephone related to jail policies and individual prisoners per applicable regulations.
• Receives and gives receipts for bail money; Supervises feeding of prisoners; Assists with routine clerical duties;
• Attends State mandated training(s) to achieve and maintain correctional officer certificate(s).

Requirements:

• Equivalent to graduation from high school and:
• Correctional Officer I: Successful completion of the Adult Corrections Officer CORE course as mandated by the California Board of State & Community Corrections (BSCC) and S.T.C. within one year of employment.
• Correctional Officer II: One year of experience equivalent to a Calaveras County Correctional Officer I, successful completion of the Adult Corrections Officer CORE course as mandated by the California Board of State & Community Corrections (BSCC), successful completion of the Penal Code 832 Laws of Arrest and Firearms certification course within one year of advancement to Correctional Officer II.
• Advancement and approval of merit increase is based on performance.
• Must be able to successfully complete a thorough Sheriff’s Department background investigation and be eligible to possess firearms.
• Possession of an appropriate California driver’s license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles is required.
• Successful completion of a P.C. 832 course and C.O.R.E training within the one-year probationary period of employment is required.
• Correctional Officers will be required to maintain proficiency and skill training throughout their career.