Correctional Officer I

Correctional Officer I

A chance to make a difference. A start to your career in law enforcement. Up to $10,000 hiring incentive pay. The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill multiple regular, full-time positions in the class of Correctional Officer I at the Yolo County Sheriff's Office. Applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis, and applicants that satisfy the minimum qualifications will be referred to the Sheriff's Office every Monday to be scheduled for a hiring panel interview. Applicants that pass the interview will be invited to the written exam. Successful candidates will be asked to begin the background process, which can potentially result in a conditional job offer.

Selected candidates will be assigned to work at the Monroe Detention Center in Woodland, CA. Under direct supervision, to assist in the guarding, control, and supervision of inmates at an adult detention facility; and to do other related work as required. 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.

This recruitment will be open until the positions are filled. Interested applicants are highly encouraged to submit an online County of Yolo Employment Application and responses to supplemental questions at their earliest opportunity. For more important and detailed information regarding the application and selection process for this recruitment, please see the APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS section of this job announcement below.

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 attach verification of your T-Score to your online application. Documentation must include the following information : date of exam, title of exam, T-Score received, and must be on agency letterhead.

Essential Functions

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.

Employment Standards

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.

Application & Selection Process

It is highly recommended that you print this job bulletin for future reference. Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the closing date. Application information must be current, concise, and related to the requirements in this job announcement. In addition to a completed application, applicants are required to submit a completed supplemental questionnaire for this position. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.

Selections Procedure : The following is a tentative schedule of events that will occur as part of the selection process. The selection process steps may change with or without notice.

This is a continuous filing recruitment that includes multiple exam sessions throughout the year. Please make note of the tentative dates listed below.

Exam Date : Week of 2 / 24 / 2025, Week of 4 / 14 / 2025, Week of 5 / 26 / 2025, Week of 7 / 7 / 2025, Week of TBD, Week of TBD, Week of TBD, Week of TBD

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 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.

For questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by email at jobs@yolocounty.org or by phone at (530) 666-8055.

It is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics / information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants. Reasonable testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities or who are unable to attend a scheduled test due to religious reasons in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call the County of Yolo Human Resources Office at (530) 666-8055 at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled test date to request accommodation. Documentation from a medical doctor, rehabilitation counselor, or other qualified professional will be required.