Correctional Officer (lateral) - Continuous

Correctional Officer

Hiring Bonus Lateral - Up To $15,000

The Department of Human Resources shall maintain a continuous recruitment for lateral transfers and will evaluate and rank eligible candidates upon receipt of an application. Individuals must be currently employed as full-time Correctional Officers in State or County Adult Correctional Facilities. Salary Range Correctional Officer I: $4,480.84-$5,510.87 per month Correctional Officer II: $4,940.13-$6,075.73 per month

Under general supervision, supervises inmates and a variety of inmate activities in a detention facility; maintains security and monitors inmate behavior; performs related work as required. Receives direct supervision from an assigned Correctional Corporal, Sergeant, Lieutenant, or other management staff, as assigned.

Examples Of Duties

• Receives, books, searches, photographs, and fingerprints inmates; supervises and monitors inmate conduct during booking and screening procedures; receives and records personal property of inmates; assures that inmates are clothed and assigned to cells.
• Maintains security of inmates by taking periodic counts and by surveillance of activities; supervises and monitors inmate activities during meals, work assignments, cleaning assignments and other activities; periodically inspects custodial facility and living quarters for cleanliness and proper order; escorts inmates to specified locations inside custodial facilities; prepares and completes records, reports, and forms.
• Identifies and monitors inmates with special needs including psychological and/or drug-related problems; provides basic medical assistance when necessary, during medical emergencies; maintains discipline and orderly conduct; applies appropriate restraints on inmates; subdues violent inmates.
• Keeps inventory of clothing and other supply items; completes receipts; processes civil request forms; performs a variety of duties related to the operation of the facilities.
• Screens parole applications; discharges or transfers inmates, prepares inmates for release; prepares appropriate reports and paperwork, releases personal property.
• Performs duties consistent with AB 2197 and Penal Code 831.5 (i) as follows: arrest without warrant upon reasonable cause to believe that a misdemeanor or felony has occurred in the presence of the officer; search property, cells, prisoners or visitors; conduct strip or body cavity searches of prisoners in accordance with applicable law; conduct searches and seizures pursuant to a duly issued warrant; segregate prisoners; and classify prisoners for the purposes of housing or participation in supervised activities.
• Stays current with knowledge related to public safety by attending professional conferences and in-service education programs, as well as by reviewing information obtained from Department memoranda, staff meetings and professional publications to attain and maintain public safety-related knowledge and skills and determine the impact of developments and change on providing service excellence.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of historically minoritized groups and participates in professional development activities to increase cultural competency to enhance equity-minded practices within the county.

When assigned to Classification: Conducts internal affairs investigations; participates in disciplinary hearings and actions; conducts criminal investigations within the facility; investigates criminal and gang related activities within the facility; reviews inmate classifications.

When assigned to Training: Conducts pre-employment investigations; coordinates and implements the Correctional Officer training programs.

When assigned to Transport: Searches and restrains inmates to be transported; transports inmates to and from courts, prisons, jails, and other facilities; supervises and secures prisoners during transport; provides security at court; serves as bailiff as necessary; inspects and maintains vehicles as assigned.

Employment Standards / Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Inmate security procedures.
• Booking and release procedures according to established guidelines.
• Inmate character and habits.
• Departmental procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Operations, functions, services, and activities of a local law enforcement agency.
• Current local, state, and federal laws, codes, and regulations particularly those related to apprehension, arrest, search and seizure, preliminary crime scene investigation, evidence and records maintenance, patrol, and traffic control.
• Federal, State, and local laws, rules and procedures governing the activities of a correctional facility, law enforcement agency and related criminal justice members.
• Current crime prevention and law enforcement methods and procedures including those used in investigation and identification, patrol, traffic control, records management, and care and custody of persons and property.
• Law enforcement theory, principles, methods, and practices of community policing and their application to a wide variety of services and programs.
• Crowd management and control procedures, and special event patrol techniques.
• Disaster preparedness and terrorism response strategies.
• Principles of human behavior and behavior modification strategies and techniques for the purpose of identifying at risk people.
• Emergency communication techniques including equipment and its use.
• Security, surveillance, and communication systems and codes.
• The identification, collection, and storage of hazardous, dangerous, and illegal drugs, substances, and other items.
• Use and care of firearms, offensive and defensive weapons and safety measures and self-defense tactics.
• Safe driving principles and practices.
• Safety policies and safe work practices applicable to the work being performed.
• Local geography, County streets, public buildings, and businesses.
• Principles and practices of sound business communication including proper English usage, grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Basic principles and practices of organizational improvement and culture change.
• Civil Commission Rules, Ordinances, Human Resources procedures and collective bargaining agreements.
• Record keeping and report preparations techniques to ensure department compliance.
• Standard office practices and procedures, and the operations of standard office equipment.

Skill to:

• Use sound judgment and make appropriate decisions in stressful situations and analyze and adapt to new situations quickly.
• Operate and maintain department issued weapons and qualify periodically as mandated by law.
• Utilize law enforcement computer systems, mobile devices, and other specialized equipment.
• Operate firearms and other modern law enforcement equipment.
• Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment.
• Operate a motor vehicle safely.

Ability to:

• Maintain effective discipline among prisoners during a variety of activities.
• Perform duties according to established policies, procedures, rules, and regulations pertaining to assigned programs and functions independently.
• Promote good community relations and build community confidence in the Sheriff's Office.
• Communicate tactfully, respectfully, and effectively with board members, administrators, staff, and the public, both orally and in writing, in a manner consistent with the department's policing and customer service policies.
• Represent the County effectively in dealings with other law enforcement agencies, community and business organizations, the media, and the public.
• Effectively engage and support historically minoritized groups by addressing issues of equity and improving culturally responsive service-oriented practices.
• Develop and maintain an inclusive work environment that fosters diversity, respect, and engagement.
• Recognize signs of danger to people, property and grounds associated with the County, and its surrounding areas.
• Act quickly and calmly in emergencies.
• Recall names, faces, and details of occurrences.
• Qualify to use department issued equipment such as firearms and conducted electrical weapons (Tasers).
• Gather, assemble, evaluate, and analyze facts and evidence.
• Conduct research, analyze data, and prepare reports for items such as investigations, complaints, and arrests.
• Interpret, apply, and explain the policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to assigned programs and functions.
• Meet all pre-employment as well as ongoing peace officer status requirements pursuant to federal, state, and local legislation.
• Exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Effectively communicate with individuals for whom English is not a primary language.
• Use tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive and complex issues, situations and concerned people.
• Operate a computer and use standard business software.

Eligibility for lateral transfer shall be limited