Correctional Deputy

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County of Del Norte, CA

Location

Crescent City, CA

Full Time

Job Number 25-00445

Expected Hire Pay Scale: $1,928.12 - $2,125.76

The Del Norte County Sheriff's Office seeks a qualified candidate to fill the Correctional Deputy Recruit position. This full‑time role is a training classification in the Correctional Deputy series and provides one year of on‑the‑job training. After successful completion of training, incumbents are eligible for advancement to Correctional Deputy I.

• Assist in the supervision, security and conduct of inmates during meals, recreation, visitation and work assignments.
• Assist in processing prisoners admitted and discharged or transferred from the jail facility.
• Process inmate discharges or transfers and arrange for transportation if necessary.
• Maintain records related to inmates.
• Promote acceptable attitudes and behavior of inmates to assist them in adjusting to a confinement setting.
• Receive and maintain the personal property of inmates.
• Open and censor inmate mail.
• Learn techniques and methods employed in searching inmates for contraband, weapons or narcotics.
• Assist in inspecting quarters of inmates for contraband.
• Enforce sanitary conditions and orderliness of quarters.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• High school graduation or possession of a G.E.D. certificate.
• Valid driver’s license.

• Basic functions of a local law enforcement agency.
• Basic correctional facility functions.
• Complete PC 832 and J.T.O. training programs.
• Learn methods of controlling, directing and instructing inmates individually and in groups.
• Read and interpret written material accurately and rapidly.
• Promote socially acceptable attitudes and behavior of inmates.
• Make quick, effective and reasonable decisions in emergencies.
• Carry out oral and written directions and instructions.

The County of Del Norte does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, gender, age, sexual preference or disability. All applications are reviewed, and those candidates whose backgrounds most closely meet the county’s needs are selected for further review. In a large pool of qualified applicants, a written examination may be given. Expenses incurred in connection with interviews are the burden of the applicant.

Special accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested.

Del Norte County verifies citizenship or lawful permanent residence within three days of employment. All employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state law and must complete required training.

Del Norte County is an equal opportunity employer. Disabled applicants who require special testing arrangements should contact the Human Resources Department prior to the filing deadline. The investigation may include reference checks, fingerprinting, credit check, driver history, and inquiry to local, state and federal files. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the selection process.