California
THE NEXT STEP
The Position
Compensation
Starting at:
- $31.80 – $38.65/hr
- $5,512.00 – $6,699.33/mo
- $66,144.00 – $80,392.00/yr
FAQ
Hiring Bonus
For Correctional Officer
The County of Yolo offers a generous benefits package including:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- CalPERS Retirement
- Deferred Compensation Plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Vacation, Sick, and Administrative Leave
- Holidays & Floating Holidays
- Disability Plans
- Social Security & Medicare
Benefits for County positions are specific to the bargaining unit of the position. The Salary Resolution (accessible here) identifies the bargaining unit for each County classification.
Once you’ve identified the bargaining unit, you can look up the benefits for a particular position by going to our Benefits Summaries by Bargaining Unit page on our website, by clicking here.
Were you hired into a CalPERS or other public agency reciprocal system for the first time on or before January 1, 2013? If so, you most likely have “Classic” member status. Classic members of CalPERS (or CalPERS reciprocal) agencies who come to work for Yolo County will remain Classic members!
“Classic” member CalPERS retirement formulas are:
Misc: 2.5% at 55
Safety: 3.0% at 55
Deputy Sheriff Safety: 3.0% at 50
“New” member CalPERS retirement formulas (for employees hired into a CalPERS agency for the first time after January 1, 2013) are:
Misc: 2% @ 62
Safety: 2.7% @ 57
The following duties are typical of those performed by the incumbent in this classification; however, other duties may also be required:
- Receives, books and processes incoming inmates; prepares related paperwork; photographs inmates, and takes fingerprints.
- Maintains security through key, door, tool, and equipment control.
- Receives visitors; processes correspondence, phone calls and request slips.
- Controls contraband through routine facility and inmate searches; supervises the conduct and security of inmates in cells and in movement during meals, visitation, and institutional activities.
- Supervises inmates in the performance of assigned duties; is responsible for the discipline and control of inmates; assists medical and psychiatric staff in the management of inmates.
- Promotes positive attitudes among inmates through instruction and discipline.
- Watches for changes in moods or attitudes among the inmates that might indicate a security or safety risk.
- Investigates non-criminal incidents within the facility.
- Performs monetary transactions, data terminal operations, and processing of booking, bail, warrants and court paperwork.
- Prepares prisoners for and assists in their transportation; processes inmate discharges and release.
- Arranges for medical care of sick and/or injured inmates.
Education: Graduation from high school or possession of G.E.D.
Age: Applicants must be minimum 21 years of age at time of appointment
Background Requirements: Shall not have been convicted of a felony in this state or any other state or in any Federal jurisdiction; or convicted of any offense in any other state or in any Federal jurisdiction, which would have been a felony if committed in this state. Shall have good moral character and integrity as determined by a thorough background investigation according to specifications of the State of California Board of Corrections
License: Positions in this classification require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver’s license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.
Knowledge of: criminal attitudes and behavior patterns; purposes and methods of discipline as applied to persons under criminal confinement.
Ability to: interpret and enforce institutional rules, regulations and policies with firmness, tact, and impartiality; effectively control, direct and instruct inmates individually and in groups; understand and follow rules, oral and written instructions; promote acceptable attitudes and behavior of inmates; make quick, effective and reasonable decisions in emergencies; learn and use radio, safety and security equipment, emergency medical equipment, fire suppression and evacuation equipment; operate office equipment and type simple forms and reports; conduct cell and body searches; respond to emergencies which may include breaking up fights, holding a person down, or avoiding a punch; lift and carry bodies, run up stairs in emergencies, climb stairs, and walk all day or stand for long periods of time; hear radio, alarms, phones or low sounds; identify sounds in emergency situations; operate control panels and switches; remove materials from cells, conduct searches and pat downs; remove handcuffs; bend, stoop, squat, kneel and crawl.
APPLICATION CUT-OFF | EXAM DATE |
APPLY BY 1/31/2025 | WEEK OF 2/24/2025 |
APPLY BY 3/31/2025 | WEEK OF 4/21/2025 |
APPLY BY 5/31/2025 | WEEK OF 6/23/2025 |
APPLY BY 7/31/2025 | WEEK OF 8/25/2025 |
APPLY BY 9/30/2025 | WEEK OF 10/27/2025 |
APPLY BY 11/30/2025 | WEEK OF 1/5/2026 |
What is the minimum age to be a Correctional Officer?
- You are required to be 21 years of age.
How long does the background investigation process take?
- You can expect the background process to take approximately 6-8 weeks but it can vary from candidate to candidate.
What should I wear to my interview?
- We recommend you dress in business casual attire.
Do I have to have a college degree?
- No, you are not required to have a college degree. The minimum education requirement is having graduated from high school or have obtained a G.E.D.
HIRING BONUS
For Correctional Officer
Hiring Process
SELECTIONS PROCEDURE
- Screen for Minimum Qualifications
- Written Examination
- Department Selection Interview
- Behavioral Assessment
- Background Investigation
- Final interview with the Sheriff and/or the Sheriff's designee
- Conditional Job Offer

Written Exam
- Qualified applicants will be notified of the exact date, time, and location of the examination to the email address included in the application.
- This exam will be a multiple-choice examination that assesses the key knowledge, skills, and abilities that are required for this position.
- Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination, in conjunction with any county or veteran’s preference points.
- The exam we administer is the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) exam for Adult Corrections Officer, Juvenile Corrections Officer, and Probation Officer Classifications for Local Corrections.
BALANCE
A CAREER THAT PROVIDES
A flexible schedule, great benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Just a few of the many reasons to start your career as a Yolo County Corrections Officer.
Yolo County
SHERIFF'S OFFICE
At the Yolo County Sheriff’s office, you’ll have a chance to make a difference in someone’s life, the first step starts with you. Click the apply button to get started or reach out to a recruiter using the form below.