Correctional Officer (Entry)

Salary: $30.57 - $37.16 Hourly
Location : Fairfield, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 24-512040-01
Department: Sheriff's Office Dept.
Opening Date: 02/07/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
WHY WE EXIST
To Protect and Serve the Community!
The Sheriff's office is dedicated to the protection and well-being of every person in Solano County by providing excellent community service.
The values of the Sheriff's Office are to bring:
Professionalism: Performing to the highest standards with integrity, ethical behavior and accountability.
Trust: Confidence in the character and ability to meet expectations.
Courage: To persevere with mental and moral strength in the face of difficulty.
Innovation: Embrace and inspire creativity to apply better solutions that accomplish goals and outcomes.
Teamwork: Unified collaboration to accomplish common goals without regard to personal agendas.
Service: Providing professional assistance in support of the community's best interests and well-being.
Respect: To value and embrace individuality with special regard to differences.
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THE POSITION
This is an entry level class in the Correctional Officer series in which incumbents learn to perform a variety of tasks to supervise and control inmates in a detention facility. Incumbents are responsible for supervising the mentally disturbed, sick, injured, and non English speaking inmates/prisoners accused or convicted the full range of violations and crimes. Assignments are rotated among Floor Officer, Control Room Officer positions. This class is distinguished from Correctional Officer in that the latter is fully qualified journey level and works more independently.
The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur or the need arises.
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Essential Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Depending on assignment, duties may include but are not limited to the following:

1. Processes prisoners admitted to and discharged or transferred from facilities; receives and maintains the personal property of inmates; issues clothing and supplies to new inmates; returns or sends personal property to inmates on discharge.
2. Arranges for transportation of inmates if necessary; may be assigned to assist sworn law enforcement officers in the transporting of prisoners; escorts civilian visitors and staff through institutional facility; provides security service for nurses, physicians, counsel and others in their contact with prisoners.
3. Supervises the security and conduct of inmates in cells, during group meetings, meals, bathing, at recreation, during visitations and on work and other assignments; searches inmates for contraband, weapons or narcotics; inspects quarters of inmates for contraband, sanitary conditions and orderliness; restraints violent or disturbed prisoners and arrestees brought into the pre sentenced facility under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol.
4. Promotes acceptable attitudes and behavior of inmates to assist them in adjusting to a confinement setting; confers with assigned supervisor regarding behavioral and other problems of inmates; processes inmates through the Work Furlough program.
5. Processes arrestees; takes fingerprints and photographs during the booking process; receives bail and issues court appearance dates; computes time and release dates for sentenced inmates; writes incident and work production reports; may perform other support duties including clerical, laboring and technical tasks.

Position Requirements
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education and/or Experience
No experience required, however, applicants must demonstrate possession of and competency in requisite knowledge and abilities.
SELECTION PROCESS Applications will be reviewed every 3-4 weeks
Mandatory Informational Session and Written Exam will be apart of process
Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant's ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.
RETIREES - Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.
HOW TO APPLY
Please visit the County of Solano website and apply through NeoGov. Applications must be submitted through the NeoGov system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted by the final filing date. Be sure to include the recruitment title (Correctional Officer Entry) and the recruitment number (24-512040-01) in your email or fax.
Previously submitted application materials (e.g., copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.
Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. EOE/AA.
Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.
HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR DOCUMENTS
In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to Be sure to include the recruitment title Correctional Officer (Entry) and the recruitment number ( 24-512040-01 ) in your email or fax.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.
Supplemental Information
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

• Incumbents of this class should demonstrate necessary knowledge and abilities to be promoted to Correctional Officer within 18 months of appointment.
• Incumbents must be able to work in a closed, stressful and noisy environment which may include exposure to communicable disease, violent behavior and involve heavy manual labor associated with inmate control tasks which may include lifting people weighing more than 100 pounds and the full range of reaching, bending, grasping and climbing movements.
  
• Incumbents may be required to work outside normal business hours.
  
• Candidates for positions in this class will be required to pass a background investigation in accordance with applicable law, regulation and/or policy.
  
• Possession of or ability to obtain a Class C California Driver's License is required.
  
• Positions allocated to this class may require bilingual skills.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
A Peace Officer Standard & Training (POST) background investigation is required prior to the start of employment. During the investigation, the following circumstances may require further investigation:

• Deceptive, deceitful, or uncooperative during any portion of the Personal History Investigation.
• Felony Conviction (Ever)
• Misdemeanor Conviction (Within the last 3 years)
• Conviction (Ever):
  • Theft
  • Indecent Exposure
  • Annoying Children
  • Resisting Arrest
  • Perjury
  • Fraud
  • Domestic Violence

Currently on Probation

Terminated or allowed to resign in lieu of termination from employment (multiple times)

Delinquent or in arrears of court-ordered child support payments

Delinquent in financial obligations (looked at on a case-by-case basis)

Willfully and deliberately falsifying or providing misleading information regarding prior or current drug use.

Note: If you have questions regarding this list, the Sheriff's Department will be available during the Mandatory Informational Session to discuss your concerns.
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VETERANS PREFERENCE POINTS
To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE FINAL FILING DATE. Applicants who have a service connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons.
Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran's preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.
APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES: Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the "Selection Process"), must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form:
This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the final filing date of the recruitment. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.
Americans with Disabilities Act
It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.
APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES:Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the "Selection Process"), must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form.
This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the application review deadline. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.
We offer a benefits package to employees which includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave
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I certify that I have read and understand the information provided in the Special Requirements section regarding the Peace Officer Standard & Training (POST) Background Investigation.

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I understand that there are requirements that apply to congregate settings (I.e.: jails, detention facilities) and training academies, in addition to vaccinations, that I will be required to comply with or seek appropriate exemptions, if available.

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• No

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As specified in the job announcement, I understand that I will be responsible for supervising the mentally disturbed,violent, sick, injured, and non-English speaking inmates/prisoners accused or convicted the full range of violations and crimes.

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• No

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