Job Description

Posting number: 2026-0011

Department: Sheriff Corrections

Job classification: Correctional Officer I (80-hour)

Posting type: Open

Categories: Corrections, Public Safety, Law Enforcement, 911 Telecommunications

Summary

Are you looking to make a real difference in your community? We are

Are you looking to make a real difference in your community? We are seeking dedicated, resilient, and compassionate women to join our team as

Correctional Officers at the Wayne Brown Correctional Facility!

• * * UP TO $3,000 HIRING BONUS * * *

TESTING AND INTERVIEW DATES FOR CORRECTIONAL OFFICER I

BSCC WRITTEN EXAM: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2026

PHYSICAL AGILITY AND INTERVIEWS: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2026

ADVANCED NOTICE OF TESTING AND INTERVIEW DATES ALLOWS OUR CANDIDATES THE OPPORTUNITY TO ADJUST SCHEDULES FOR PARTICIPATION IN OUR EXAMINATION PROCESS.

**IF YOU APPLY NOW, PLEASE PLAN TO BE AVAILABLE ON THE TESTING AND INTERVIEW DATES POSTED ABOVE. IF YOU ARE NOT AVAILABLE ON THOSE DATES PLEASE PLAN TO APPLY IN A FUTURE RECRUITMENT PERIOD.**

THE WRITTEN EXAM IS SCHEDULED IN NEVADA COUNTY -NO REMOTE TESTING

As a Correctional Officer, you are an important part of the Sheriff's Office and have the critical responsibility of providing a safe and secure environment at a wide variety of locations and facilities associated with the operations of the jail and courts. The law enforcement field is exciting and provides opportunities for growth with the potential of promotion. This is an incredible opportunity to embark on a career in law enforcement, where you can be part of an essential force dedicated to maintaining order, ensuring safety, and promoting positive change within our correctional facilities

Join us and make an impact—your strength, dedication, and courage are exactly what we need!

Bilingual Pay, Relocation Incentives, Referral Bonuses, Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayments are also available to qualified candidates!

Why Choose to be Correctional Officer?

• Empowerment: This is a chance to break barriers and be a trailblazer in the correctional field. We're committed to providing a supportive environment where women can thrive.
• Career Development: We offer extensive training, professional growth opportunities, and ongoing support. You'll have the tools you need to excel in your role.
• Competitive Benefits: We provide excellent pay, comprehensive health benefits, safety retirement plans, and paid time off.
• Diversity & Inclusion: We value diversity in all its forms and encourage women of all backgrounds to apply.

Why Women?

It is critical for the health and safety Wayne Brown Correctional Facility to have a well balanced and diverse team that crafts a stronger, more balanced environment; and women bring unique perspectives and strengths to the job. As part of our commitment to gender equality and diversity, we are actively seeking women to fill these important roles, empowering them to build fulfilling careers in law enforcement.

CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS PARTICIPATE IN THE CALPERS PUBLIC SAFETY RETIREMENT SYSTEM

Tier I 3% @ 50

(Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) .

Tier II 3% @ 55

(Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/24/11-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County).

Tier III PEPRA 2.7% @ 57

(Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13).

HIRING PROCESS

Step 1: Apply! Complete your job application.

Step 2: Attend the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Exam.

You can review the BSCC candidate orientation guide by visiting this website.

www.bscc.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/CCF_Candidate_Orientation_Booklet_2014.pdf(Download PDF reader)

Step 3: Physical Agility Exam and Oral Panel Interviews. Once you successfully pass the BSCC exam with a score of 47.54 or higher, you will be invited to the physical agility test (PAT) and oral interviews. A completed POST Personal History Statement must be provided at the time of the oral interview.

Step 4: Background Investigation - After successfully passing the Physical Agility Exam and oral interviews, eligible applicants will undergo an in-depth background investigation and polygraph examination.

Step 5: Sheriff's Interview / Conditional Job Offer: After successfully passing a background investigation, applicants at this state will be invited to a Captain's interview, then a Sheriff's interview. If applicants pass both the Captain's and Sheriff's interviews they will receive a conditional job offer pending the successful completion of a medical and psychological exam, and drug and alcohol test. Once all conditions are met, a start date will be issued.

Examples of duties

Duties performed by our Correctional Officers may include:

• Receives arrestees at the jail; resolves the need for restraints and applies handcuffs, martin chain or leg irons as appropriate
• Escorts and books arrestees; conducts warrant checks, acquires fingerprints and searches personal property
• Moves inmates within the facility to various locations and transports inmates to outside facilities such as hospitals, court sessions, other jails, prisons, etc.
• Supervises pods, inspects cells, counts inmates, and searches cells and inmates for contraband and weapons and maintains security of the facility
• Responds to and deals with inmates exhibiting violent, irrational behaviors in an effective manner

Supplemental information

Level I Minimum Age Requirement:

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Level I Minimum Education Requirement:

High school diploma or GED. Completion of additional coursework from an accredited college or university in law enforcement or a related field, and previous paid or volunteer experience in a law enforcement support setting is desirable.

Level I Licenses and Certificates: Compliance with all relevant pre and post-employment training requirements of Penal Code sections 830 through 832 and section 6035, including firearms and arrest and seizure certification, and State Board of Corrections mandated core training, within 12 months of employment. Must qualify and pass firearms range training on a quarterly basis, to carry a semi-automatic handgun.