Correctional Officer I - (Female Only)

Salary : $61,809.00 - $75,456.12 Annually
Location : Eric Rood Government Center (Western County), 950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2026-0011
Department: Sheriff-Corrections
Opening Date: 06/01/2026
Closing Date: 6/28/2026 11:59 PM Pacific


Definition and Class Characteristics
Are you looking to make a real difference in your community? We areseeking dedicated, resilient, and compassionate women to join our team as


at the Wayne Brown Correctional Facility!

* * * UP TO $5,000 HIRING BONUS * * *
TESTING AND INTERVIEW DATES FOR CORRECTIONAL OFFICER I

BSCC WRITTEN EXAM: THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2026

PHYSICAL AGILITY AND INTERVIEWS: THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2026
ADVANCED NOTICE OF TESTING AND INTERVIEW DATES ALLOWS OUR CANDIDATES THE OPPORTUNITY TO ADJUST SCHEDULES FOR PARTICIPATION IN OUR EXAMINATION PROCESS.

**IF YOU APPLY NOW, PLEASE PLAN TO BE AVAILABLE ON THE TESTING AND INTERVIEW DATES POSTED ABOVE. IF YOU ARE NOT AVAILABLE ON THOSE DATES PLEASE PLAN TO APPLY IN A FUTURE RECRUITMENT PERIOD.**

THE WRITTEN EXAM IS SCHEDULED IN NEVADA COUNTY -NO REMOTE TESTING
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. This is an incredible opportunity to embark on a career in law enforcement, where you can be part of an essential force dedicated to maintaining order, ensuring safety, and promoting positive change within our correctional facilities
Join us and make an impact-your strength, dedication, and courage are exactly what we need!

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


Why Choose to be Correctional Officer?

• Empowerment: This is a chance to break barriers and be a trailblazer in the correctional field. We're committed to providing a supportive environment where women can thrive.
• Career Development: We offer extensive training, professional growth opportunities, and ongoing support. You'll have the tools you need to excel in your role.
• Competitive Benefits: We provide excellent pay, comprehensive health benefits, safety retirement plans, and paid time off.
• Diversity & Inclusion: We value diversity in all its forms and encourage women of all backgrounds to apply.

Why Women?

It is critical for the health and safety Wayne Brown Correctional Facility to have a well balanced and diverse team that crafts a stronger, more balanced environment; and women bring unique perspectives and strengths to the job. As part of our commitment to gender equality and diversity, we are actively seeking women to fill these important roles, empowering them to build fulfilling careers in law enforcement.


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: Attend the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Exam.
You can review the BSCC candidate orientation guide by visiting this website.

Step 3: Physical Agility Exam and Oral Panel Interviews. Once you successfully pass the BSCC exam with a score of 47.54 or higher, 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 4: Background Investigation - After successfully passing the Physical Agility Exam and oral interviews, eligible applicants will undergo an in-depth background investigation and polygraph examination.


Step 5: 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.

Examples of Duties

Duties performed by our Correctional Officers may include:

• Receives arrestees at the jail; resolves the need for restraints and applies handcuffs, martin chain or leg irons as appropriate
• Escorts and books arrestees; conducts warrant checks, acquires fingerprints and searches personal property
• Moves inmates within the facility to various locations and transports inmates to outside facilities such as hospitals, court sessions, other jails, prisons, etc.
• Supervises pods, inspects cells, counts inmates, and searches cells and inmates for contraband and weapons and maintains security of the facility
• Responds to and deals with inmates exhibiting violent, irrational behaviors in an effective manner

Education and Experience Required

Level I Minimum Age Requirement:
Must be at least 18 years of age.

Level I Minimum Education Requirement:
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 I Licenses and Certificates: 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.
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

• Anthem Blue Cross Select HMO
• Anthem Blue Cross Traditional HMO
• Blue Shield CalPERS Access+ HMO
• Blue Shield Trio HMO
• Kaiser HMO
• PERS Gold PPO (County sponsored plan)
• PERS Platinum PPO
• PORAC (Available to PORAC members only)

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:

• Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Basic Term Life
• Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans
• Optional Dependent Term Life
• Optional Term Life

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 View phone number on click.appcast.io option 2

View email address on click.appcast.io

01


Are you 18 years of age?

• Yes, I am at least 18 years of age
• No, I am under the age of 18

02


Which of the following choices best describes your level of education? Please attach a copy of your college level transcripts (unofficial are accepted) or degree to your application.

• Did not graduate High School or GED
• High School or GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

03


Which best describes your supplemental coursework from an accredited college or university in law enforcement or related field?

• I do not have additional coursework in law enforcement or related field
• 1-2 years of law enforcement coursework or related field
• 3 or more years of law enforcement coursework or related field

04


Please describe your previous paid or volunteer experience in a law enforcement support setting, if any.
05


Were you referred to apply for the Correctional Officer I/II position by a current County of Nevada Employee? If so, please let us know who, if not indicate N/A.
06


Do you have a Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Exam T-Score of 47.54 or higher within the last 3 years? If so, please upload a copy of your exam results to your application.**Possession of a BSCC Exam T-Score of 47.54 will allow you to bypass the exam with Nevada County.**

• Yes, I have a BSCC T-Score of 47.54 and have attached it to my application.
• No, I do not have a BSCC T-Score of 47.54 or higher.

Required Question