Sheriff's Correctional Officer I

Sheriff's Correctional Officer I

The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office is dedicated to providing exceptional public service in alignment with the Sheriff's Office Mission and Vision, taking a modern approach to the traditional services of law enforcement, fostering leadership and employee development, and remaining faithful and responsive to the communities we serve. The opportunity for Sheriff's Correctional Officers is to serve and protect their communities in a unique way; following the Sheriff's Vision of Total enforcement on crime and criminals and delivering consistent and humane care to those placed in our custody. Correctional Officers are assigned to both the South Lake Tahoe and Placerville facilities and may be assigned to specialty units within the jails such as Classification and Gangs, Inmate Services, and armed Transportation Officers. Check out our website for more information!

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Processes incoming inmates and assist with releasing from custody.
• Maintain safety and security while ensuring facility remains in compliance with daily Title 15 mandates; including supervise inmate exercise, recreation, visiting and similar privileges
• Responds to emergency situations within the facility, including medical responses. Evaluate emergency situations, providing immediate response with proper actions.
• Monitoring inmate daily activity, documenting incidents, searching facility and inmates for contraband and weapons.
• Handcuffing, subduing and restraining persons who pose a danger to themself or others, and using restraining devices.

Correctional Officer I: Graduation from high school OR possession of a GED Certificate. Must possess a valid driver's license. Must be at least 18 years of age.

Apply online by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'. If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Miah Linson in the Sheriff's Personnel Unit at View email address on click.appcast.io.

The Sheriff's Personnel Unit will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. Those qualified applicants will be notified by email prior to the testing date. A written exam will be utilized to determine an applicant's ranking and placement on the eligibility list. If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualifications and are therefore eligible to participate, you will receive a link to schedule the physical abilities, written exam, and interview.

The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Prior to conditional job offer, candidates will undergo a thorough background investigation. Many job classifications require a pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include testing for drugs, a positive test may result in revocation of an employment offer.

Not just rustic mining towns and historic sites - Today El Dorado County is a year-round vacation destination overflowing with outdoor adventure, inviting agritourism locations, enriching family activities, and a proud Gold Rush history. Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just:

• 40 miles from Downtown Sacramento
• 50 miles from Sacramento Airport
• 129 miles to San Francisco

Here are a few of the many activities and events available throughout El Dorado County:

• Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports
• Skiing and Snowboarding
• Live Music and Music Festivals
• Local Craft Breweries and Wineries
• El Dorado County Fair
• Placerville Speedway
• Farm to Fork Restaurants
• Local Shopping Gems

The County of El Dorado participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility. If hired, the information you provide on your Form I-9 will be used to verify your authorization to work in the United States.

The County of El Dorado is committed to providing a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to meet your needs! For your Health and Well-Being: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA & HSA, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Life Insurance, Long Term Disability (LTD), County sponsored Wellness program, Discounts on gym memberships. For your Financial Future: CalPERS Retirement, Deferred Compensation (457) Plans, Optional Life Insurance, Educational Incentive Pay. For your Work/Life Balance: Paid Holidays, Floating Holidays, Vacation and sick leave accruals, Bereavement Leave. To learn more about the benefits offered by the County of El Dorado please visit our website.