Sheriff's Correctional Officer I - Female

Sheriff's Correctional Officer I

This recruitment is for female applicants only to comply with staffing requirements under California Penal Code 4021. 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. Sheriff's Correctional Officers have the opportunity 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. 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.

For a full description of duties and responsibilities, please review the job description here. Sheriff's Personnel Unit will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations. Any combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. Must possess a valid driver's license. Must be at least 18 years of age. Correctional Officer I: Graduation from high school OR possession of a GED Certificate. Click here to view the minimum qualifications for Sheriff's Correctional Officer I/II, as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions. Submit your application 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 at least one week prior to 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 a written exam. The written and physical exams are scheduled for 06/06/2026 at 8am. Panel interviews will happen immediately following the physical and written exams. The next testings are tentatively scheduled for 06/11/2026 and 06/25/2026. Based on the Sheriff's Office needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures. The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office is recruiting applicants for Sheriff's Correctional Officer I. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time and extra help vacancies. We currently have the following vacancies: Multiple full time vacancies located in both South Lake Tahoe and Placerville, CA. All candidates will initially be assigned to the Placerville Facility to complete training, then transferred to the South Lake Tahoe Facility. The County of El Dorado 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