Job Description

Posting number: 2026-00003C

Department: Sheriff-Jail

Division: Jail Division

Job classification: Correctional Officer II

Posting type: Open

Categories: Corrections, Criminology

Summary

**HIRING BONUS**

LATERAL - UP TO $15,000

The Department of Human Resources shall maintain a continuous recruitment for lateral transfers and will evaluate and rank eligible candidates upon receipt of an application.

Individuals must be currently employed as full-time Correctional Officers in State or County Adult Correctional Facilities.

Salary Range

Correctional Officer I: $4,480.84-$5,510.87 per month

Correctional Officer II: $4,940.13-$6,075.73 per month

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, supervises inmates and a variety of inmate activities in a detention facility; maintains security and monitors inmate behavior; performs related work as required.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Receives direct supervision from an assigned Correctional Corporal, Sergeant, Lieutenant, or other management staff, as assigned.

Examples of duties

• Receives, books, searches, photographs, and fingerprints inmates; supervises and monitors inmate conduct during booking and screening procedures; receives and records personal property of inmates; assures that inmates are clothed and assigned to cells.
• Maintains security of inmates by taking periodic counts and by surveillance of activities; supervises and monitors inmate activities during meals, work assignments, cleaning assignments and other activities; periodically inspects custodial facility and living quarters for cleanliness and proper order; escorts inmates to specified locations inside custodial facilities; prepares and completes records, reports, and forms.
• Identifies and monitors inmates with special needs including psychological and/or drug-related problems; provides basic medical assistance when necessary, during medical emergencies; maintains discipline and orderly conduct; applies appropriate restraints on inmates; subdues violent inmates.
• Keeps inventory of clothing and other supply items; completes receipts; processes civil request forms; performs a variety of duties related to the operation of the facilities.
• Screens parole applications; discharges or transfers inmates, prepares inmates for release; prepares appropriate reports and paperwork, releases personal property.
• Performs duties consistent with AB 2197 and Penal Code 831.5 (i) as follows: arrest without warrant upon reasonable cause to believe that a misdemeanor or felony has occurred in the presence of the officer; search property, cells, prisoners or visitors; conduct strip or body cavity searches of prisoners in accordance with applicable law; conduct searches and seizures pursuant to a duly issued warrant; segregate prisoners; and classify prisoners for the purposes of housing or participation in supervised activities.
• Stays current with knowledge related to public safety by attending professional conferences and in-service education programs, as well as by reviewing information obtained from Department memoranda, staff meetings and professional publications to attain and maintain public safety-related knowledge and skills and determine the impact of developments and change on providing service excellence.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of historically minoritized groups and participates in professional development activities to increase cultural competency to enhance equity-minded practices within the county.

When assigned to Classification: Conducts internal affairs investigations; participates in disciplinary hearings and actions; conducts criminal investigations within the facility; investigates criminal and gang related activities within the facility; reviews inmate classifications.

When assigned to Training: Conducts pre-employment investigations; coordinates and implements the Correctional Officer training programs.

When assigned to Transport: Searches and restrains inmates to be transported; transports inmates to and from courts, prisons, jails, and other facilities; supervises and secures prisoners during transport; provides security at court; serves as bailiff as necessary; inspects and maintains vehicles as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Inmate security procedures.
• Booking and release procedures according to established guidelines.
• Inmate character and habits.
• Departmental procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Operations, functions, services, and activities of a local law enforcement agency.
• Current local, state, and federal laws, codes, and regulations particularly those related to apprehension, arrest, search and seizure, preliminary crime scene investigation, evidence and records maintenance, patrol, and traffic control.
• Federal, State, and local laws, rules and procedures governing the activities of a correctional facility, law enforcement agency and related criminal justice members.
• Current crime prevention and law enforcement methods and procedures including those used in investigation and identification, patrol, traffic control, records management, and care and custody of persons and property.
• Law enforcement theory, principles, methods, and practices of community policing and their application to a wide variety of services and programs.
• Crowd management and control procedures, and special event patrol techniques.
• Disaster preparedness and terrorism response strategies.
• Principles of human behavior and behavior modification strategies and techniques for the purpose of identifying at risk people.
• Emergency communication techniques including equipment and its use.
• Security, surveillance, and communication systems and codes.
• The identification, collection, and storage of hazardous, dangerous, and illegal drugs, substances, and other items.
• Use and care of firearms, offensive and defensive weapons and safety measures and self-defense tactics.
• Safe driving principles and practices.
• Safety policies and safe work practices applicable to the work being performed.
• Local geography, County streets, public buildings, and businesses.
• Principles and practices of sound business communication including proper English usage, grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Basic principles and practices of organizational improvement and culture change.
• Civil Commission Rules, Ordinances, Human Resources procedures and collective bargaining agreements.
• Record keeping and report preparations techniques to ensure department compliance.
• Standard office practices and procedures, and the operations of standard office equipment.

Skill to:

• Use sound judgment and make appropriate decisions in stressful situations and analyze and adapt to new situations quickly.
• Operate and maintain department issued weapons and qualify periodically as mandated by law.
• Utilize law enforcement computer systems, mobile devices, and other specialized equipment.
• Operate firearms and other modern law enforcement equipment.
• Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment.
• Operate a motor vehicle safely.

Ability to:

• Maintain effective discipline among prisoners during a variety of activities.
• Perform duties according to established policies, procedures, rules, and regulations pertaining to assigned programs and functions independently.
• Promote good community relations and build community confidence in the Sheriff's Office.
• Communicate tactfully, respectfully, and effectively with board members, administrators, staff, and the public, both orally and in writing, in a manner consistent with the department's policing and customer service policies.
• Represent the County effectively in dealings with other law enforcement agencies, community and business organizations, the media, and the public.
• Effectively engage and support historically minoritized groups by addressing issues of equity and improving culturally responsive service-oriented practices.
• Develop and maintain an inclusive work environment that fosters diversity, respect, and engagement.
• Recognize signs of danger to people, property and grounds associated with the County, and its surrounding areas.
• Act quickly and calmly in emergencies.
• Recall names, faces, and details of occurrences.
• Qualify to use department issued equipment such as firearms and conducted electrical weapons (Tasers).
• Gather, assemble, evaluate, and analyze facts and evidence.
• Conduct research, analyze data, and prepare reports for items such as investigations, complaints, and arrests.
• Interpret, apply, and explain the policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to assigned programs and functions.
• Meet all pre-employment as well as ongoing peace officer status requirements pursuant to federal, state, and local legislation.
• Exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Effectively communicate with individuals for whom English is not a primary language.
• Use tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive and complex issues, situations and concerned people.
• Operate a computer and use standard business software.

Eligibility for lateral transfer shall be limited to candidates who are currently employed as full-time Correctional Officers in State or County Adult Correctional Facilities.

Eligible candidates for both classes must possess the following:

1. Valid certificate of the completion of the California Board of Corrections' Corrections Officer Basic Academy; and
2. Completion of requirements for Penal Code Section 832 Arrest and Firearms courses.

Eligible candidates with less than two (2) years of experience comparable to that of a Correctional Officer I with Madera County shall be placed on the Correctional Officer I Lateral Transfer List.

Eligible candidates with two (2) or more years of experience comparable to that of a Correctional Officer I with Madera County shall be placed on the Correctional Officer II Lateral Transfer List.

Physical and Psychological Demand: The physical and psychological demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee must maintain POST and department physical fitness and weight requirements necessary to perform the job functions with or without accommodation, such as the ability to walk, run, operate motor vehicles and equipment, and physically detain and apprehend suspects. The employee must be able to lift, carry, or drag up to 100 pounds and occasionally up to 165 pounds. Specific vision required for this job include 20/70 uncorrected, correctable to 20/30 and normal color vision. Hearing must be within normal range.

Psychological Demands: While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills; perform highly detailed work; work on multiple, concurrent tasks; work with frequent interruptions; work under intensive deadlines; and interact with County managers, staff, the public and others encountered in the course of work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees work primarily under typical office conditions and as needed in an outdoor environment with exposure to noise and outside weather conditions, biological hazards, and disease/infestations. Work involves potentially dangerous situations and exposure to disturbing or traumatic events. Work involves situations that may require the supervision or control of persons who may become physically violent or combative. The employee may be required to travel to locations other than assigned work site and to adjust to work schedule changes and requirements to work extended hours.

Supplemental information

The application review process will include screening to ensure applications are complete and meet all minimum qualifications. In addition to the application, the applicant is required to complete the Supplemental Questions to further evaluate their education, training and experience relative to the required knowledge, skills and abilities for the position. Applicants must submit answers that are as complete as possible.

To move forward in the application process, you must complete an online application through our website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/maderacountyca. All job postings are also included via the TDD phone at 559-675-8970 and the 24-hour job line at 559-675-8685. Please attach a copy of your unofficial transcripts (indicating when degree was awarded), and certificates to your application or your application may be considered incomplete. Resumes may be uploaded but cannot be used in place of a completed application.

For an open recruitment, applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit a copy of their DD-214 form along with the application. Candidates who attain ranking on an eligible list and are involuntarily called to active duty may be considered for eligibility reinstatement upon their return.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS:

As a condition of employment with the County of Madera, a candidate must submit to a Tuberculosis (TB) screening, and related follow up testing as necessary. Designated classifications* are also subject to a medical examination, which includes a review of medical history. TB screenings and medical exams are administered by the Madera County Public Health Department and/or health care professional designated by the County.

Designated classifications required to submit to an employment medical examination generally include those that are physical in nature or as may be required by law. If you have any questions about the pre-employment requirements, please contact the Department of Human Resources at (559) 675-7705 or hr@maderacounty.com.

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT:

You will be required to submit verification of your identity and citizenship or legal right to work in the United States at the time of and as a condition of an offer of employment.

As a condition of employment, all prospective employees shall be required to be fingerprinted (Live Scan) and/or undergo a background investigation.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Madera County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, political affiliation, or any other basis protected by Federal or State law.