Corrections Deputy

Corrections Deputy

The list developed from this recruitment may be used to fill regular full-time and / or part-time vacancies at the Sheriff's Office Adult Detention Facility should they occur. Employees in this classification receive a 3% retention increase in base pay after the completion of 5 years of service and an additional 2% increase in base pay after the completion of 10 years of service.

Under general supervision, primary responsibility is to maintain facility security and ensure incarcerated persons' welfare in correctional facility; oversee, observe, move, book, search, process and care for incarcerated persons at the County correctional facility on an assigned shift; prepares clear, precise and comprehensive reports and maintains accurate records, logs and files; may perform specialized assignments in addition to typical duties.

Bilingual English / Spanish encouraged to apply. Se buscan personas bilinges en ingls y espaol. For more information, contact the MCSO Recruiting team at careers@mendocinosheriff.org or (707) 234-2106.

Job Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

Duties may include but are not limited to the following :

• Supervises the security and conduct of incarcerated persons in cells during group meetings, meals, bathing, at recreation, during visitations and on work or other assignments; logs and maintains records of incarcerated person activities.
• Responds to incarcerated person request slips; feeds incarcerated persons; passes out mail, writs, grievances and other paperwork; distributes commissary items or other supplies to incarcerated persons.
• Escorts incarcerated persons throughout the facility; escorts kitchen crews, meal runners, participants in educational classes, attorneys, incarcerated person's family members, and / or others to proper location; maintains logs and records of those visiting the facility; brings work furloughs, weekenders, work crews into and out of facility; performs headcounts; conducts perimeter and security checks.
• Books arrested persons into facility following prescribed procedures; runs warrant checks; classifies, fingerprints, pictures and houses incarcerated persons; completes cash bail agreements; issues clothing and supplies to incarcerated persons; processes incarcerated persons discharges or transfers and arranges for transportation if necessary; maintains written records on standardized forms relating to incarcerated persons; enters information related to booking activities into a computer.
• Transports arrestees and incarcerated persons to and from various locations.
• Receives, maintains and accounts for the personal property of incarcerated persons; returns or sends personal property to incarcerated persons upon discharge, including incarcerated persons verification of returned property; maintains appropriate written records.
• Visually and physically searches incarcerated persons for contraband, weapons, or narcotics; inspects quarters of incarcerated persons for contraband; inspects and directs maintenance of sanitation, orderliness, and safety.
• Promotes acceptable attitudes and behavior of incarcerated persons to assist them in adjusting to confinement; confers with assigned supervisors or officers regarding behavioral or other incarcerated person problems; participates in programs designed to prepare incarcerated persons for release.
• Performs specialized duties such as serving as training officer, court liaison or in other capacities as assigned.
• Performs risk assessments and classifies incarcerated persons.
• Anticipates and averts potential problems; assists in suppressing and controlling problems that occur; reports incidents in the prescribed manner.
• Assists medical personnel in providing emergency care to incarcerated persons.
• Enters and retrieves a variety of information from a computer; writes incident reports listing time, dates, and incarcerated persons involved in occurrences.
• Blocks phone calls for victims and others requesting a block be placed on their phone line.
• Answers inquiries from the public and family members.
• Sends administrative messages to probation and / or parole personnel regarding incarcerated persons being booked or released from the facility.
• Appoints and supervises trustees and incarcerated workers; makes recommendations for transfer of incarcerated persons, as appropriate.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Minimum qualifications required :

Education and Experience :

High school diploma or GED

Licenses and Certifications :

Valid Driver's License

Successful completion of the introductory training described in the California Penal Code 832 within 90 days of appointment, certified by either the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards & Training or the Standards & Training Program of the California Board of Corrections

Successful completions of a STC certified corrections officer core course within one (1) year of appointment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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Selection Procedure & Other Important Information

Written testing for qualified Corrections Deputy applicants is currently scheduled for December 16-18, 2025. Please note the dates are subject to change. You will be notified at least 7 days prior to the actual test date.

Important Application Information :

Examination Process : All