California Correctional Officer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $60,636.00 - $66,708.00 Annually
Location : Sheriff's Department - Jail Division, CA
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Job Number: 25-2600027
Department: Sheriff
Division: SO Jail
Opening Date: 09/15/2025
Bargaining Unit: DSA - 6
Job Summary
The Yuba County Sheriff's Department is currently recruiting to fill the position of Correctional Officer in the Jail and to establish an employment list. Under continuing supervision, incumbents will perform a wide variety of support in two areas: corrections, in which incumbents ensure the security, safety and care of individuals in custody; and bailiff, in which incumbents ensure the safety and security of the courts and their personnel during court proceedings; and perform related work as assigned. Incumbents may be assigned to either County Jail security or to Court security.
*LATERAL HIRING INCENTIVES
• Hiring Bonus $2,500 - $10,000 (DOE)
• 50 Hrs. Sick & 50 Hrs. Vacation @ Hire
• Reduced Training Period
• Reduced Probationary Period
• Relocation Assistance May Be Available
*Lateral Hiring Incentives Eligibility: Must be currently employed with an adult county, state, or federal correctional institution.
Examples of Duties
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Qualifications
The minimum and preferred requirements are listed below.While the following requirements outline the minimum qualifications, Human Resources reserves the right to select applicants for further consideration who demonstrate the best qualifications match for the job. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee further participation in selection procedures.
Education and Experience:
Correctional Officer:
MINIMUM: Equivalent to graduation from high school and some college level coursework in criminal justice, administration of justice or related field from an accredited college or one (1) year of related work experience which has involved extensive public contact.
PREFERRED: In addition to the minimum, the Standards and Training for Corrections (S.T.C.), Correctional Officer Core Course and/or at least one (1) year of paid or volunteer work experience in a correctional setting.
Correctional Officer-Lateral:
MINIMUM: In addition to the Correctional Officer minimum, possess a valid California Penal Code 832 certification, successfully completed the STC Certified Correctional Core Course, and at least one year of current, full-time paid corrections experience in an adult county, state, or federal correctional institution, which includes successful completion of a Jail Training Program and a probationary period.
Licenses and Certification:
Correctional Officer

• The ability to obtain a valid California Class C driver's license within ten (10) days of employment, maintain throughout employment.
• Possess or obtain first aid and CPR certifications.
• Possess or obtain California Penal Code 832 certification within six (6) months of hire.
• Possess or obtain course work in jail operations.

Correctional Officer-Lateral

• Possess a valid California Penal Code 832 certification.
• Successful completion of the STC certified Correctional Core Course.

Special Requirements:

• Positions in this classification are Peace Officers as defined in Section 830.1(c) of the California Penal Code, and must meet employment guidelines and standards established by the Commission for Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) for peace officers; the provisions of Sections 1029 and 1031 of the California Government Code; and the Standards and Training for Corrections (STC), Selection and Training Standards, as contained in Title 15, Sections 100-358, California Code of Regulations including passing a detailed background investigation in a fingerprint check, having no felony convictions, passing a medical and psychological exam, being at least 21 years of age by the time of appointment, being a U.S. citizen or legally authorized to work in the United States.
• DMV printout prior to hire.
• Work rotational shifts including evening, night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Will be required to perform disaster service activities pursuant to Government Code 3100-3109.

About the Sheriff's Department :
The Yuba County Sheriff's Department is responsible for the administration of the Yuba County Jail and Jail staff. The Mission of the Yuba County Jail is to provide safe, efficient, humane and secure custody of all persons incarcerated. The county prisoner population is made up of those who are sentenced to county jail, those serving state prison sentences in the county jail under AB109, and those who are pre-trial and who have not yet been sentenced. The jail provides a necessary link in the criminal justice system. There are numerous programs operating within the facility including medical, kitchen, exercise, commissary, visiting, law library, inmate education, work programs, work furlough program, and inmate classification.
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER HIRING RANGE: $5,053 - $5,559 / Monthly
LATERAL CORRECTIONAL OFFICER HIRING RANGE: $5,559 - $6,569 / Monthly
This position is represented by the Deputy Sheriff's Association.
For a comprehensive listing of benefits associated with this position please click
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Click to review Frequently Asked Questions about the Recruitment Process.RECRUITMENT SELECTION PROCESSES:The recruitment process involves multiple steps which may include but are not limited to:• Supplemental Questionnaire• Phone Screening• One-Way Video Interview• Performance Exam• In-Box Exercise• Qualifications Appraisal Panel• Written Exam • Speed Interview• Appraisal Panel• Personal History Statement (Pre-Review)• Department Interviews

• I acknowledge that I have read and understand the applicant recruitment details, including the steps of the recruitment and selection process for this competitive recruitment.
• I acknowledge that I have read the applicant document requirements for this recruitment but do not fully understand them. I understand that it is my responsibility to contact the Yuba County Human Resources Department to have my questions answered, and that by selecting this option, there is a possibility of my application being removed from further processing.

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APPLICANTS MUST ATTACH THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS WITH THEIR APPLICATION BY THE FINAL FILING DEADLINE:
• COMPLETED YUBA COUNTY EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION
• ANY DIPLOMAS AND UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS
• COPIES OF RELATED CERTIFICATIONS
WHILE YOU MAY INCLUDE SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS SUCH AS A RESUME, CV, CERTIFICATIONS, OR LICENSES RELEVANT TO THE POSITION, PORTFOLIO, REFERENCES, TRAINING DOCUMENTS, OR COVER LETTER, THESE DOCUMENTS DO NOT SUBSTITUTE FOR COMPLETING THE COUNTY'S OFFICIAL APPLICATION. PROOF OF EDUCATION MUST BE INCLUDED WITH/ON YOUR APPLICATION

• I acknowledge that I have read and understand the applicant document requirements for this recruitment. I understand that all required documents must be attached to my application by the filing deadline and that supplemental materials do not replace the requirement to complete the County's official application in full, including listing relevant experience and providing proof of education.
• I acknowledge that I have read the applicant document requirements for this recruitment but do not fully understand them. I understand that it is my responsibility to contact the Yuba County Human Resources Department to have my questions answered, and that by selecting this option, there is a possibility of my application being removed from further processing.

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The purpose of this supplemental questionnaire is to self-identify relevant qualifications and experiences as outlined in the job announcement. Responses should coincide with the Work History provided in the employment application, including the agency name(s) and dates of employment.An employment application and supplemental questionnaire must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by the final filing date. Failure to complete the supplemental questionnaire will result in disqualification.Do you have at least one year of current, full-time paid corrections experience in an adult county, state, or federal correctional institution?

• Yes
• No

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Choose which option best describes your current, full-time years of correctional experience in an adult county, state, or federal correctional institution?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 3 years experience
• 3 years to less than 5 years experience
• 5 years or more experience

05
Successful completion of a Jail Training Program with an adult county, state, or federal correctional institution?

• Yes
• No

06
Successful completion of a probationary period with an adult county, state, or federal correctional institution?

• Yes
• No

Required Question