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Correctional Officer II (Laterals From Other Public Agencies)

Salary

$64,394.88 - $78,612.96 Annually

Location

Nevada City, CA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2025-0004

Department

Sheriff-Corrections

Opening Date

01/01/2025

Closing Date

12/28/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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Definition and Class Characteristics

Laterals From Other Public Agencies

We are looking for highly motivated individuals to join our team as Correctional Officers at the Wayne Brown Correctional Facility. As a Correctional Officer, you are an important part of the Sheriff's Office and have the critical responsibility of providing a safe and secure environment at a wide variety of locations and facilities associated with the operations of the jail and courts. The law enforcement field is exciting and provides opportunities for growth with the potential of promotion.

* * UP TO $5,000 HIRING BONUS * * *

TESTING AND INTERVIEW DATES FOR CORRECTIONAL OFFICER II

PHYSICAL AG ILITY AND INTERVIEWS HELD MONTHLY :

FEBRUARY 20, 2025 MARCH 27, 2025 APRIL 24, 2025 MAY 22, 2025

JUNE 26, 2025 JULY 24, 2025 AUGUST 28, 2025 SEPTEMBER 25, 2025

OCTOBER 23, 2025 NOVEMBER 20, 2025 DECEMBER 18, 2025

ADVANCED NOTICE OF TESTING AND INTERVIEW DATES ALLOWS OUR CANDIDATES THE OPPORTUNITY TO ADJUST SCHEDULES FOR PARTICIPATION IN OUR EXAMINATION PROCESS.

IF YOU APPLY NOW, PLEASE PLAN TO BE AVAILABLE ON THE TESTING AND INTERVIEW DATES POSTED ABOVE. IF YOU ARE NOT AVAILABLE ON THOSE DATES PLEASE PLAN TO APPLY IN A FUTURE RECRUITMENT PERIOD.

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If you are interested in taking your correctional law enforcement career to the next level and are motivated to join our team after learning about us and what we do to make a difference in our community, apply to be a part of our team. We want to meet you!

Recruitment incentives-between $1,000.00 and $5,000.00 paid over a 1-year period (either new or lateral hires). The recruitment incentive is paid in two parts, half upon hire and the remainder paid upon completion of a 12-month probation period.

Relocation Incentives, Referral Bonuses, Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayments are also available to qualified candidates!

This is a full-time position and the County of Nevada offers anextensive benefit package (https://mynevadacounty.attract.neogov.com/p/employeebenefits) including, but not limited to, CalPERS retirement, medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSA). Nevada County is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) through the Department of Education.

CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS PARTICIPATE IN THE CALPERS PUBLIC SAFETY RETIREMENT SYSTEM

Tier I 3% @ 50

(Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) .

Tier II 3% @ 55

(Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/24/11-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County).

Tier III PEPRA 2.7% @ 57

(Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13).

HIRING PROCESS

Step 1:Apply! Complete your job application.

Step 2:Physical Agility Exam and Oral Panel Interviews. Once you successfully complete the application process, you will be invited to the physical agility test (PAT) and oral interviews. A completed POST Personal History Statement must be provided at the time of the oral interview.

Step 3: Background Investigation - After successful passing of the PAT and oral interviews, eligible applicants will undergo an in-depth background investigation and polygraph examination.

Step 4:Sheriff's Interview / Conditional Job Offer: After successfully passing a background investigation, applicants at this state will be invited to a Captain's interview, then a Sheriff's interview. If applicants pass both the Captain's and Sheriff's interviews they will receive a conditional job offer pending the successful completion of a medical and psychological exam, and drug and alcohol test. Once all conditions are met, a start date will be issued.

Why Nevada County (https://mynevadacounty.attract.neogov.com/p/why-us) ?Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and transparent communication, sets us up to be a hard-working organization, and recognizes our contributions. Our leadership connects with the community, listens to them, and provides relevant programming to keep us safe and healthy.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Read thefull job description (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mynevadacounty/classspecs/1071973?keywords=Correctional%20Officer%20II&pagetype=classSpecifications) for more information.

Examples of Duties

Duties performed by our Correctional Officers may include

+ Receives arrestees at the jail; resolves the need for restraints and applies handcuffs, martin chain or leg irons as appropriate

+ Escorts and books arrestees; conducts warrant checks, acquires fingerprints and searches personal property

+ Moves inmates within the facility to various locations and transports inmates to outside facilities such as hospitals, court sessions, other jails, prisons, etc.

+ Supervises pods, inspects cells, counts inmates, and searches cells and inmates for contraband and weapons and maintains security of the facility

+ Responds to and deals with inmates exhibiting violent, irrational behaviors in an effective manner

Education and Experience Required

Level I/II:

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Level I:

High school diploma or GED. Completion of additional coursework from an accredited college or university in law enforcement or a related field, and previous paid or volunteer experience in a law enforcement support setting is desirable.

Level II (in addition to the above):

Supplemental education from an accredited college or university, and training in peace officer and correctional officer standards and practices; and one year of experience at a level equivalent to the Correctional Officer I classification in Nevada County.

Licenses and Certificates

Level I\II:Possession of a valid driver's license within 30 days of hire.

Level I: Compliance with all relevant pre and post-employment training requirements of Penal Code sections 830 through 832 and section 6035, including firearms and arrest and seizure certification, and State Board of Corrections mandated core training, within 12 months of employment. Must qualify and pass firearms range training on a quarterly basis, to carry a semi-automatic handgun.

Level II(in addition to the above):Compliance with all relevant pre and post-employment training requirements of Penal Code sections 830 through 832 and section 6035, including firearms and arrest and seizure certification, and State Board of Corrections mandated core training, prior to employment.

Benefits Guide

TheBenefits Guide (https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/492/Benefits) is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unitsummaries and agreements (MOUs) (https://nevadacountyca.gov/475/Memoranda-of-Understanding-MOUs) for additional benefit information.

Health Insurance

The County sponsored plan is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs.

Health Insurance Plans

+ Anthem Blue Cross Select HMO

+ Anthem Blue Cross Traditional HMO

+ Blue Shield CalPERS Access+ HMO

+ Blue Shield Trio HMO

+ Kaiser HMO

+ PERS Gold PPO (County sponsored plan)

+ PERS Platinum PPO

+ PORAC (Available to PORAC members only)

Flexible Spending Accounts

The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA.

Life Insurance

Voya is the County's life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya:

+ Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment

+ Basic Term Life

+ Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans

+ Optional Dependent Term Life

+ Optional Term Life

Dental & Vision Insurance

Nevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. This will give employees more flexibility to match their choice of insurance plans to their specific needs. Ameritas Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and Ameritas VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider.

Retirement

The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and also provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions.

CalPERS Miscellaneous Tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employee originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 2.7% @ 55 Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 12/14/12-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6 months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 2%@60 Tier 3 (Hired by first CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13 or having a break in service of more than six months between another CalPERS employer and Nevada County) 2%@62

CalPERS Safety tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 3% @ 50. Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/2411-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 3% @ 55. Tier 3 (Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13) 2.7% @ 57. We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page,www.calpers.ca.gov, to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you.

NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Any information on this page or documents and links are subject to change without notice.

Nevada County Human Resources Department

950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2

[email protected]

www.nevadacountyca.gov

01

Which of the following best describes your level of education?

+ High School Diploma or GED

+ Some College

+ Associates Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree

+ Did not graduate High School or GED

02

Please describe your supplemental coursework from an accredited college or university.

03

Which of the following best describes your experience equivalent to a Correctional Officer I classification in Nevada County.

+ Less than one year

+ 1 year to less than 2 years

+ 2 years to less than 3 years

+ 3 years to less than 4 years

+ 4 years to less than 5 years

+ 5 years or more

04

Have you attached your Adult Corrections Officer Core Training as issued by the State and Community Corrections Board (BSCC). Failure to attach this may disqualify from further consideration.

+ I did not participate or complete the required training

+ I have completed the required BSCC Adult Corrections Officer Core training

05

Have you attached copies of your required training certificates (PC830-832 and section 6035, including firearms and arrest and seizure)? Failure to attach these may disqualify you from further consideration.

+ Yes, I have attached these required documents

+ No, I have not attached the required documents and understand my application may be disqualified.

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Employer

County of Nevada

Address

950 Maidu Avenue

Nevada City, California, 95959

Phone

530 265 7010

Website

https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/

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