Correctional Officer II (Laterals From Other Public Agencies)

Salary : $68,292.48 - $83,371.08 Annually

Location : Nevada City, CA

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 2025-0004

Department : Sheriff-Corrections

Opening Date : 01 / 01 / 2025

Closing Date : 12 / 28 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Definition and Class Characteristics

Laterals From Other Public Agencies

We are looking for highly motivated individuals to join our team as Correctional Officers at the Wayne Brown Correctional Facility. As a Correctional Officer, you are an important part of the Sheriff's Office and have the critical responsibility of providing a safe and secure environment at a wide variety of locations and facilities associated with the operations of the jail and courts. The law enforcement field is exciting and provides opportunities for growth with the potential of promotion.

• UP TO $5,000 HIRING BONUS

TESTING AND INTERVIEW DATES FOR CORRECTIONAL OFFICER II

PHYSICAL AGILITY AND INTERVIEWS HELD MONTHLY :

FEBRUARY 20, 2025 MARCH 27, 2025 APRIL 24, 2025 MAY 22, 2025

JUNE 26, 2025 JULY 24, 2025 AUGUST 28, 2025 SEPTEMBER 25, 2025

OCTOBER 23, 2025 NOVEMBER 20, 2025 DECEMBER 18, 2025

ADVANCED NOTICE OF TESTING AND INTERVIEW DATES ALLOWS OUR CANDIDATES THE OPPORTUNITY TO ADJUST SCHEDULES FOR PARTICIPATION IN OUR EXAMINATION PROCESS.

If you are interested in taking your correctional law enforcement career to the next level and are motivated to join our team after learning about us and what we do to make a difference in our community, apply to be a part of our team. We want to meet you!

Recruitment incentives-between $1,000.00 and $5,000.00 paid over a 1-year period (either new or lateral hires). The recruitment incentive is paid in two parts, half upon hire and the remainder paid upon completion of a 12-month probation period.

Relocation Incentives, Referral Bonuses, Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayments are also available to qualified candidates!

This is a full-time position and the County of Nevada offers an including, but not limited to, CalPERS retirement, medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSA). Nevada County is a qualifying employer for the through the Department of Education.

CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS PARTICIPATE IN THE CALPERS PUBLIC SAFETY RETIREMENT SYSTEM

Tier I 3% @ 50

(Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12 / 13 / 12 and are returning to Nevada County) .

Tier II 3% @ 55

(Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7 / 24 / 11-12 / 31 / 12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County).

Tier III PEPRA 2.7% @ 57

(Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1 / 1 / 13).

HIRING PROCESS

Step 1 : Apply! Complete your job application.

Step 2 : Physical Agility Exam and Oral Panel Interviews. Once you successfully complete the application process, you will be invited to the physical agility test (PAT) and oral interviews. A completed POST Personal History Statement must be provided at the time of the oral interview.

Step 3 : Background Investigation - After successful passing of the PAT and oral interviews, eligible applicants will undergo an in-depth background investigation and polygraph examination.

Step 4 : Sheriff's Interview / Conditional Job Offer : After successfully passing a background investigation, applicants at this state will be invited to a Captain's interview, then a Sheriff's interview. If applicants pass both the Captain's and Sheriff's interviews they will receive a conditional job offer pending the successful completion of a medical and psychological exam, and drug and alcohol test. Once all conditions are met, a start date will be issued.

Why Nevada County ? Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and transparent communication, sets us up to be a hard-working organization, and recognizes our contributions. Our leadership connects with the community, listens to them, and provides relevant programming to keep us safe and healthy.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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Examples of Duties

Duties performed by our Correctional Officers may include

Education and Experience Required

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.

Benefits Guide

The is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unit for additional benefit information.

Health Insurance

The County sponsored plan is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs.

Health Insurance Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA.

Life Insurance

Voya is the County's life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya :

Dental & Vision Insurance

Nevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. This will give employees more flexibility to match their choice of insurance plans to their specific needs. Ameritas Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and Ameritas VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider.

Retirement

The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and also provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions.

CalPERS Miscellaneous Tiers : Tier 1 (Classic-former employee originally hired on or before 12 / 13 / 12 and are returning to Nevada County) 2.7% @ 55 Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 12 / 14 / 12-12 / 31 / 12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6 months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 2%@60 Tier 3 (Hired by first CalPERS employer on or after 1 / 1 / 13 or having a break in service of more than six months between another CalPERS employer and Nevada County) 2%@62

CalPERS Safety tiers : Tier 1 (Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12 / 13 / 12 and are returning to Nevada County) 3% @ 50. Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7 / 2411-12 / 31 / 12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 3% @ 55. Tier 3 (Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1 / 1 / 13) 2.7% @ 57. We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page, , to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you.

NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Any information on this page or documents and links are subject to change without notice.

Nevada County Human Resources Department

950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2

Human.resources@nevadacountyca.gov

www.nevadacountyca.gov

01

Which of the following best describes your level of education?

02

Please describe your supplemental coursework from an accredited college or university.

03

Which of the following best describes your experience equivalent to a Correctional Officer I classification in Nevada County.

04

Have you attached your Adult Corrections Officer Core Training as issued by the State and Community Corrections Board (BSCC). Failure to attach this may disqualify from further consideration.

05

Have you attached copies of your required training certificates (PC830-832 and section 6035, including firearms and arrest and seizure)? Failure to attach these may disqualify you from further consideration.

Required Question