COUNSELOR (Full Time POSITION)

Correctional Counselor
This position is eligible for appointment at step 1, $78,416.00 annually. County employees are subject to the County Promotion Rule for Step Placement in accordance with Compensation Ordinance 1.3.5.

Future Salary Increase

June 2026 - 4.93% increase to base pay (3.50% Across-Board + 1.43% Market Adjustment)

June 2027 - 4.43% increase to base pay (3.00% Across-Board + 1.43% Market Adjustment)

Additional pay incentive: Correctional Counselors assigned to institutional work locations earn 5% above the regular base rate.

About the Position
Correctional Counselor is a professional journey-level position that works within the Sheriff's Office, Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA), and Probation Department. A Correctional Counselor performs a wide variety of casework assignments related to psycho-social, educational, vocational, and wellness. Counselors provide case management and facilitate groups. Work primarily takes place in detention facilities with restricted access.

Hiring Process and Timeline

Job Offer and Background Process begins: Shortly after the interviews. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.

Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.

Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.

Education and Experience

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in counseling, psychology, sociology, criminal justice/administration, or related behavioral or social science field, AND

Three (3) years of full-time experience performing counseling services for an agency or organization.

Experience in performing correctional counseling to incarcerated individuals in a locked detention or correctional facility is highly desirable.

The complete description of the duties and responsibilities can be found by visiting the Correctional Counselor job classification page.

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