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Correctional Officer

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Correctional Officer in the Sheriff's Department. Under continuing supervision incumbents 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 Court security.

Examples of knowledge, skills and abilities required for successful performance: Knowledge of legal terminology, forms, documents and procedures related to the criminal justice system; courtroom processes and protocol; applicable laws, codes, regulations and court decisions; procedures for the secure handling and transport of detainees; and safety practices and precautions pertaining to the work. Skill in interpreting and applying complex laws, ordinances, procedures and policies; exercising sound independent judgment within procedural guidelines; effectively using tact, patience, courtesy, discretion and prudence in dealing with those contacted in the course of the work; and dealing successfully with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone, often where relations may be confrontational or strained. Ability to apply institutional rules, policies and regulations to maintain safety; recognize when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong; accept criticism and perform calmly, purposefully and appropriately in emergency and stressful situations; and maintain composure, keep emotions in check, control anger and avoid aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

Minimum: Equivalent to graduation from high school, some college level coursework in law enforcement, criminal justice or a related field, or at least one year of related work experience involving 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.

Licenses and Certifications: The ability to obtain a valid California Class C driver's license within ten (10) days of employment, maintain valid California Class C driver's license; Possess or obtain first aid and CPR certifications; Possess or obtain California PC 832 certification; Possess or obtain course work in jail operations; and must meet the State of California requirements for public officer status (Govt. Code Section 1031), including: passing a detailed background investigation with a fingerprint check, having no felony convictions, passing a medical and psychological exam, and being at least 18 years of age. Must be a US Citizen at time of appointment (Pursuant to Govt. Code Section 1031 & Vehicle Code Section 2267).

Special Requirements: Work evening, night, weekend and holiday shifts; successfully complete an extensive and thorough background investigation which includes Live Scan fingerprinting; successfully complete a medical and psychological examination. Will be required to perform disaster service activities pursuant to Government Code 3100-3109.

Working Conditions: Work with exposure to potentially difficult or dangerous individuals; work in a secured correctional facility; work with exposure to individuals who may be hostile or place the incumbent in a potentially harmful situation.


Hiring Range: $3,549-$3,904/month


Final Filing Date: Friday, September 9, 2016 @ 5:00 PM

HOW TO APPLY:
Submit an official Yuba County employment application, copies of valid license(s), certificate(s) and college transcripts, diploma or grade reports to County of Yuba -- Human Resources and Organizational Services, 915 Eighth Street, Suite 113, Marysville, CA 95901. Official County applications and materials are available online at www.co.yuba.ca.us or at the Human Resources and Organizational Services Department. Note: All diplomas or degrees must be from an accredited college or university. To obtain information regarding accreditation, refer to the US Department of Education Office of Post Secondary Education at: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/search.aspx

APPLICATION SCREENING:
To begin the hiring process, an applicant must submit a completed County application prior to the final filing deadline. Applications must be completed legibly, all questions must be answered, and the required documentation must be provided. Please be sure to use the current application located on the County website. Old applications cannot be accepted. All applicants will be given written notice regarding the status of their application and selection procedures. The County prefers to communicate via email, if provided, to expedite communication. It is also recommended that applicants review their SPAM mail daily as to not miss any important communication from the County. Please refer to the Employment Application Instructions, which accompanies the County application, for additional details. Failure to provide the required documentation may result in rejection of your application.


Applicants must provide the following documents by the filing deadline:
- Yuba County Employment Application--complete & signed with Personal History Statement.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
All applicants must clearly demonstrate he/she meets the minimum qualifications, by the final filing deadline, to be considered in the selection and testing phases of the process.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education and experience as detailed on the employment application will be thoroughly reviewed. Please include all experience, education, and training pertinent to the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the position. This is an essential part of the process and will be used to determine further eligibility to participate in the next phase of the selection procedures.

WRITTEN EXAM & PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST: (tentatively scheduled for the week of September 23, 2016)
Correctional Officer applicants that have successfully completed the application screening process will be invited to the CA Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Adult Corrections Officer Exam and the Standards of Training for Corrections (S.T.C.) program physical agility exam. Additional information on the written exam is located at www.bscc.ca.gov/programs-and-services/stc/services/stc-forms-and-publications, then click on STC Publications. A written exam T-Score of 46.70 or higher must be achieved to pass the exam and the physical agility exam is a pass/fail exercise.

ORAL PANEL INTERVIEW:
After certification of the employment eligibility list, the Sheriff's Department will notify the applicant of the date and time of his/her oral panel interview. The oral panel typically consists of three or four individuals who will conduct the interview. The applicant will be asked a series of questions about his/herself, knowledge of the Yuba County Sheriff's Department, qualifications for the job and basic understanding of law enforcement. The applicant may also be asked questions about hypothetical situations to test his/her ability to make decision and use sound judgment and common sense.

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