Yolo County Sheriff's Office

Correctional Officer

California

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The Position

This is the entry level class into the Correctional Officer series. Incumbents are expected to perform a variety of duties in inmate intake, processing, and custody; in a training capacity learn to perform the full range of correctional duties characteristic of the class of Correctional Officer II. Incumbents are expected to fully qualify for Correctional Officer II at the end of one year in this 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

$ 0

For Correctional Officer

Benefits

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.

Retirement

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

Job Description

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.
Minimum Qualifications

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.

How To Apply
This recruitment will be open until the positions are filled.  Interested applicants should submit an online County of Yolo Employment Application and responses to supplemental questions. Submitted applications will be reviewed on a regular basis, and the applicants that satisfy the minimum qualifications for the position will be asked to participate in a written exam to determine who should receive further consideration. 
 
This is a continuous filing recruitment that includes multiple exam sessions and filling cut-offs throughout the year. Please make note of the dates listed below.
APPLICATION CUT-OFFEXAM DATE
APPLY BY 1/31/2025WEEK OF 2/24/2025
APPLY BY 3/31/2025WEEK OF 4/21/2025
APPLY BY 5/31/2025WEEK OF 6/23/2025
APPLY BY 7/31/2025WEEK OF 8/25/2025
APPLY BY 9/30/2025WEEK OF 10/27/2025
APPLY BY 11/30/2025WEEK OF 1/5/2026
 
IMPORTANT If you have taken this exam within the last twelve months and wish to transfer your T-Score received from the exam in lieu of re-taking the exam please click here to apply and submit verification of your T-Score. Documentation must include the following information: Date of exam, title of exam, T-Score received, and must be on agency letterhead.
FAQ

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

$ 0

For Correctional Officer

Hiring Process

SELECTIONS PROCEDURE

Written Exam

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will be invited to the written examination. Exam information is outlined below.
 
  • 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.

The Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) has provided a Candidate Orientation Booklet to be used as an aid when preparing for this examination. Please click here to leave this webpage and view the Candidate Orientation Booklet. 
 
NOTE: Candidate Orientation Booklet is located under the Selection Standards Information tab

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