Correctional Officer II – (Laterals From Other Public Agencies)
Salary: $68,292.48 – $83,371.08 Annually
Closing Date: 12/27/2026
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:
- Level I/II:
Must be at least 18 years of age. - Level I:
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. - Level II (in addition to the above):
Supplemental education from an accredited college or university, and training in peace officer and correctional officer standards and practices; and one year of experience at a level equivalent to the Correctional Officer I classification in Nevada County. - Licenses and Certificates
Level I\II:
Possession of a valid driver’s license within 30 days of hire. - Level I:
Compliance with all relevant pre and post-employment training requirements of Penal Code sections 830 through 832 and section 6035, including firearms and arrest and seizure certification, and State Board of Corrections mandated core training, within 12 months of employment. Must qualify and pass firearms range training on a quarterly basis, to carry a semi-automatic handgun. - Level II (in addition to the above):
Compliance with all relevant pre and post-employment training requirements of Penal Code sections 830 through 832 and section 6035, including firearms and arrest and seizure certification, and State Board of Corrections mandated core training, prior to employment.