Correctional Officer I​/II - Continuous

Internationally known for its fine wines, exciting restaurants, and world-class resorts, Napa County is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage.

Located in the heart of California's preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural, and recreational opportunities.

The Napa Valley's strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning, and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small-town living and big-city amenities.

As an organization, the County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community's values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity, and Innovation.

Napa County is recruiting to establish an Eligibility List for the position of Correctional Officer I/II - Male and Correctional Officer I/II - Female. 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 will be used to fill full-time, part-time, limited-term, and extra help vacancies for up to one year.

We appreciate your interest in a Correctional Officer I/II position with Napa County. We strongly recommend that you familiarize yourself with the Napa County Corrections Department. Information can be found here.

About Napa County Department of Corrections: The Napa County Department of Corrections 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 inmates. The Department of Corrections is responsible for the coordination of all programs and services related to the institutional care, treatment, and rehabilitation of inmates, including:

• Classification
• Diagnosis
• Intake screening
• 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 7/01/25
• 3.5% COLA increase effective 7/01/26
• 32.0 hours of Winter Time Off (WTO)

Correctional Officer I:
$41.16 - $49.00 Hourly
$3,292.80 - $3,920.00 Bi-Weekly
$85,612.80 - $ Annually

Correctional Officer II:
$44.87 - $53.50 Hourly
$3,589.60 - $4,280.00 Bi-Weekly
$93,239.60 - $ Annually

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.

About the Position of Correctional Officer I/II:

Correctional Officer I is a trainee position. Employees 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. Employees working at this level 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:

• Persons employed in this class must be willing to work odd irregular and/or rotating shifts, holidays, and weekends.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must be a United States citizen or permanent resident.
• Mandated Standards and Training for Corrections program requirements must be completed before permanent status may be granted.

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 coursework 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…