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Salary : $93,370.01 - $113,793.04 Annually
Location : Visalia, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 27-025100
Department: Sheriff
Opening Date: 08/29/2026
Closing Date: 9/4/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
The Tulare County Sheriff is currently recruiting for the position of Inmate Programs Manager. This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Sheriff's Department. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please complete and submit an online application for consideration.
This position is responsible to plan and implement a variety of programs and to assess and monitor non-custodial participants in these programs.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am -5:00pm, Monday - Friday; No Weekends
Typical Duties

• Plan, implement and maintain a variety Alternative to Incarceration and Community Based Punishment Programs such as Work Alternative Program, Weekender Program, and Electronic Home Monitoring for minimum and medium security inmates.
• Assess and monitor non-custodial participants in these programs.
• Plan, organize and supervise the work of inmate workers assigned perform clerical functions within the unit.
• Explain Alternative to Incarceration and Community Based Punishment Programs and program requirements to inmates and their families.
• Counsel inmates when needed for referral to alternative programs.

For a full list of duties and all requirements please click
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.
Education: Graduation from an accredited college with an associate's degree in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Sociology or a related field.
Experience: Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience dealing with inmates in a high security capacity.
Knowledge of: Principles of budget preparation and fiscal management; grant management and monitoring; referral sources available to inmates and their families; math sufficient to monitor and manage grant budget and to process expenditures; security aspects of each County institution; working knowledge of the Penal and Vehicle codes.
Skill/Ability to: Plan, implement and maintain a variety Alternative to Incarceration and Community Based Punishment Programs; read, interpret, implement and explain program rules, regulations, policies and procedures; collect and evaluate information, draw valid conclusions and make appropriate recommendations; write clear, concise, grammatically correct correspondence and reports; prepare organize and give oral presentations; speak clearly and concisely to explain technical information to people of various socio-economic, cultural, and educational backgrounds; supervise, train and evaluate staff; organize work in a step-by-step order; establish rapport and maintain effective working relationships with others; use patience, tact and courtesy in dealing with people under various circumstances and under emotional stress; keep systematic and accurate records; maintain confidentiality of all information and materials; follow verbal and written instructions; retain and recall information;
Additional Information
Conditions of Employment:

• Candidates selected may be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions.
• An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions.
• Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act: This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan service or visit:
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.
Benefit Amount: An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision and life). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).
Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP).
Retirement: The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.
Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.
Vacation Accrual:
2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)
3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)
4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)
5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)
Limit of 300 hours.
FLSA exempt employees accrue an additional 5 days of vacation per year.
Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 60 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.
Career Incentive Pay
Employees who have completed five (5) or more Years of Service with Tulare County and meet the eligibility criteria described in Administrative Regulation - 52, earn additional pay according to the schedule below.
Years of Service
% Increase
Total
5
3%
3%
10
2%
5%
15
3%
8%
20
2%
10%
Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.
Disability Insurance: Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.
Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.
To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at
The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.
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The supplemental application form is an EXAMINATION. The supplemental application form will be used to select the most highly qualified candidates who will then advance to the next step in the selection process. All candidates are required to complete the questions at the end of the application. The supplemental application questions will be used to select the most highly qualified candidates who will then advance to the next step in the selection process. The questions that follow will be used to evaluate the extent to which a candidate has demonstrated and applied the knowledge, skills and abilities critical to successful performance for this position. You must respond to all required questions to be considered for this position. SPECIAL NOTE: All applications and supplemental questionnaires (if applicable) will be reviewed for minimum qualifications and must be fully completed to be considered. Resumes do not replace the information required. Applications or supplemental questionnaires that state refer to resume, lack clear employment information, or do not provide sufficient detail to evaluate minimum qualifications, will not be considered. Missing information cannot be assumed. FIRST QUESTION:Describe your experience in researching, writing, and conducting presentations for obtaining grants.
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Describe your experience in managing/leading projects. Include a description of your duties, the scope, size and duration of the project(s).
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Describe your techniques for managing client expectations.
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Describe any experience you have working in the field of Inmate Programs and Alternative Incarceration; list any specialized knowledge, courses or training that you have received. Include any certifications achieved.
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Describe a procedure(s) you have initiated or revised in order to increase efficiency and effectiveness. Indicate the methods used to evaluate the procedure and develop recommendations and include your level of responsibility in its' implementation.
Required Question