Correctional Officer II (Laterals From Other Public Agencies)

Nevada City, CA
Nevada County Sheriff

Salary: $64,394.88 – $78,612.96 Annually

Position Summary:
We are looking for highly motivated individuals to join our team as Correctional Officers at the Wayne Brown Correctional Facility. As a Correctional Officer, you are an important part of the Sheriff’s Office and have the critical responsibility of providing a safe and secure environment at a wide variety of locations and facilities associated with the operations of the jail and courts. The law enforcement field is exciting and provides opportunities for growth with the potential of promotion.
Essential Functions:

  • Receives arrestees at the jail; resolves the need for restraints and applies handcuffs, martin chain or leg irons as appropriate
  • Escorts and books arrestees; conducts warrant checks, acquires fingerprints and searches personal property
  • Moves inmates within the facility to various locations and transports inmates to outside facilities such as hospitals, court sessions, other jails, prisons, etc.
  • Supervises pods, inspects cells, counts inmates, and searches cells and inmates for contraband and weapons and maintains security of the facility
  • Responds to and deals with inmates exhibiting violent, irrational behaviors in an effective manner

Requirements:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • High school diploma or GED. Completion of additional coursework from an accredited college or university in law enforcement or a related field, and previous paid or volunteer experience in a law enforcement support setting is desirable.
  • Possession of a valid driver’s license within 30 days of hire.