Deputy Sheriff-Corrections I/II

Lakeport, CA
Lake County Sheriff

Salary: $52,665.60 – $70,657.60 Annually

Position Summary:

Under direct supervision, the incumbent works in a training capacity, gradually learning to supervise inmates at the Lake County Correctional Facility and maintain facility security. This includes acquiring procedures and methods for the care, custody, and confinement of inmates, as well as overseeing work details and leisure activities. As they progress, they transition to directly supervising inmates, implementing established procedures and methods while continuing to oversee work details and leisure activities, along with performing related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver’s License. A driver’s license from another state may be accepted at the time of hire if the applicant acknowledges his/her responsibility to acquire a California driver’s license as required by law.
  • Completion of a Basic Jail Operations Course approved by S.T.C. must be accomplished within six (6) months of initial employment.
  • Completion of P.C. 832 and weapons training is required within 120 days of initial employment.
  • Equivalent to graduation from high school.
  • Previous experience working within a correctional system or in a position having substantial public contact is highly desirable.