Correctional Officer I/II - Continuous Opening ($15k signing bonus!)

Napa County Correctional Officer I/II

Napa County is recruiting to establish an eligibility list for the position of Correctional Officer I/II. Under California Code of Regulations Title 15, gender is a bona fide occupational qualification for the position of Correctional Officer. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill full-time, part-time, limited-term, and extra help vacancies for up to one year.

About Napa County Department of Corrections: The Napa County Department of Corrections (NCDC) is dedicated to providing professional correctional services to the citizens of Napa County. The Napa County Department of Corrections has jurisdiction over the Napa County Jail facility; it does not operate under the authority of the Napa County Sheriff's Office. The facility houses both pre-sentenced and sentenced incarcerated persons, and is responsible for the coordination of all programs and services related to the institutional care, treatment and rehabilitation, including classification, diagnosis, intake screening, and programs that deal with sentencing alternatives.

Salary Information: Correctional Officers also receive a 5% Detention Services Premium in addition to the salary listed below.

• 3.5% COLA increase effective 7/01/2026

Newly hired Correctional Officers may also qualify for:

• Signing Bonus of $15,000
• Vacation Leave Bank of 80 hours upon successful completion of the probationary period (transfers from other agencies only)
• Student Loan Forgiveness

* Conditions apply based on a version of the Hiring and Promotional Incentive Pilot Program Policy in effect on the hire date.

Correctional Officer I: Hourly: $42.60 (Step 1) - $50.72 (Step 5) Annually: $88,608.00 (Step 1) - $105,497.60 (Step 5)

Correctional Officer II: Hourly: $46.44 (Step 1) - $55.37 (Step 5) Annually: $96,595.20 (Step 1) - $115,169.60 (Step 5)

About the Position of Correctional Officer I/II: Correctional Officer I is a trainee position. Those hired into this job classification will work initially under close supervision, learning the procedures, practices, techniques, and methods of custody, control, and counseling of inmates. The Correctional Officer I will receive training in all areas of operations, settings, and assignments. They will be working with a broad range of people in various detention settings and assignments. Correctional Officer II is the fully qualified working level in the Correctional Officer series. Incumbents are expected to work independently using judgment and initiative within established department guidelines and procedures.

Position Requirements for Correctional Officer I/II:

• The County jail is a 24/7/365 operation. Persons employed in this class must be willing to work odd irregular and/or rotating shifts, holidays, and weekends.
• Mandated Standards and Training for Corrections program requirements must be completed before permanent status may be granted.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.

To qualify for this Correctional Officer I an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities. A desirable combination is:

• Experience: None required. Some institutional work experience is highly desirable.
• Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. (Equivalent to two years of college with course work in criminal justice, sociology, psychology, corrections, and/or behavioral sciences is highly desired.)

To qualify for Correctional Officer II classification, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities. A desirable combination is:

• Experience: One year of corrections experience in a detention setting.
• Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. (Equivalent to two years of college with course work in criminal justice, sociology, psychology, corrections, and/or behavioral sciences is highly desired.

The Recruitment Process: Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis. The next review of applications will be the week of June 8, 2026. The dates for the information session, written examination, and oral panel examination are tentative and will be provided in more detail once scheduled. The recruitment process in order to establish an eligibility list includes:

• Completion of the employment application
• Minimum qualification application screening
• Mandatory Information Session
• BSCC Written Examination
• Oral Exam (Panel Interview)

To be placed on the eligibility list for the Correctional Officer I/II classification at Napa County, you must successfully complete all steps in the selection process. The Information Session will be waived for candidates who live out of state or more than 200 miles from Napa, CA.

Additional Info for the BSCC Written Exam:

• Study Guide for the written exam: Adult-Corrections-Officer-Juvenile-Corrections-Officer-Probation-Officer-Study-Guide-PDF (countyofnapa.org)
• Napa County does not accept test scores from outside agencies.
• If you meet the Correctional Officer II requirements, your application may be reviewed on a case-by-case basis regarding the BSCC written examination requirement.

Human Resources reserves the right to cancel or make changes, additions, and/or deletions to the examination dates and/or times as the need occurs and/or depending on the number of applications received.

Review the full job description for these classifications below:

• Correctional Officer I
• Correctional Officer II

Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 3101).

Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should contact the County of Napa Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.