Deputy Sheriff-Corrections

Salinas, CA
Monterey County Sheriff

Salary: $6,270 per month

Position Summary:

Candidates will be considered at both the Deputy Sheriff-Corrections and Deputy Sheriff-Recruit levels. Incumbents appointed as Deputy Sheriff-Recruit may be promoted to Deputy Sheriff–Corrections upon successfully completing the approved CA P.O.S.T. Police BASIC academy and a recommendation for their promotion by the appointing authority in accordance with the Flexible Staffing Program and Guidelines.

Essential Functions:

  • Receive and process arrested persons, conduct inmate counts, search for contraband, and conduct searches.
  • Responsible for the custody, care, security, supervision, classification and transportation of inmates, and provide Court Security.
  • Patrol unincorporated areas, prevent, detect and investigate crimes.
  • Prepare written reports, maintain various agency records, collect evidence and testify in court.

Requirements:

  • Possession of a valid Basic P.O.S.T. Certificate or an academy graduate required to be hired as a Deputy Sheriff.