Logo
County of Fresno

CORRECTIONAL OFFICER I

County of Fresno, Los Angeles, California, United States,


Scheduled Salary Increase:

3% effective 7/22/24 ($53,846 - $68,744 Annually)APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE ONLY

The

Fresno County Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator's Office

is offering exciting

Correctional Officer I

career opportunities for individuals interested in the Criminal Justice field. Successful candidates will control and oversee activities of inmates detained within the detention facilities of the Sheriff's Office; and perform related work as required.Correctional Officers must possess the following:Ability to establish a tolerant rapport with persons of differing ethnic and socioeconomic backgroundGood oral and written communication skillsMaturity, integrity, emotional stability, and good judgmentThe ability to work in a frequently hostile, unpredictable, and unpleasant environmentAPPLICANTS MUST BE WILLING TO WORK OVERTIME IF NECESSARY AND SHIFTS AS ASSIGNED INCLUDING NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS.As a condition of employment with the

Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator's Office , candidates must undergo and pass a thorough and rigid background investigation, polygraph or Computer Voice Stress Analysis examination, and medical and psychological examinations. The background investigation includes employment/credit histories, arrest/criminal records, drug/alcohol use, and personal conduct.Fresno County Detention Facilities are "no-hostage" facilities. This means that in the event you are taken hostage, the County will not bargain for your safe release. Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Possession of a United States' high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.Age:

Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.License:

Possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license, or equivalent. Incumbents may be required to obtain a valid Class "B" driver's license, or equivalent.Other:

Under California Penal Code Section 831.5, the Correctional Officer I classification is defined as a public officer. Candidates must meet all pre-employment as well as ongoing public officer status requirements.Note:

Incumbents must successfully complete the training requirements mandated by California Penal Code Section 831.5 (c) prior to completion of the one (1) year probationary period.SELECTION PROCESS:

Applicants will be scheduled for the process listed below:Written BSCC Examination:

Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in the written examination process. Exams will be held monthly.Successful candidates will be placed on an employment list effective for a minimum of 3 months (may be extended up to 12 months), and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur.REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

Fresno County Employment Application:

must be current, complete, and accurate; amendments to your application will not be allowed after the filing deadline.Supplemental QuestionnairePlease note: Applications must be submitted

online only

and all required application materials must be submitted by the filing deadline.HOW TO APPLY:

Online only:

Applications can be found at

http://www.fresnocountyjobs.com .For the safety of our employees, the County of Fresno complies with all Federal, State and Local Orders related to COVID-19, including Cal OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards.The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave.REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:

The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERAnalyst: Zachary Carter

#J-18808-Ljbffr