Correctional Officer - Entry

Correctional Officer Position

Correctional Officers under general supervision, perform a number of activities related to the supervision of inmates in a detention facility. This is an entry level position in the Correctional Officer series in which you learn to perform a variety of tasks to supervise and control inmates in a detention facility. You are responsible for supervising the mentally disturbed, sick, injured, and non-English speaking inmates / prisoners accused or convicted the full range of violations and crimes. Assignments are rotated among Floor Officer, Control Room Officer positions.

Education & Experience Requirements

No experience required; however, applicants must demonstrate possession of and competency in requisite knowledge and abilities.

Background : A Peace Officer Standard & Training (POST) background investigation is required prior to the start of employment. A Personal History Statement (PHS) is a part of this investigation. You may view the requirements of the PHS by visiting POST website , clicking on "FORMS," the selecting "Personal History Statement Peace Officer.

To view the full job description and apply, please visit : Job Description

Application Deadline : March 13, 2022, by 5 : 00pm

Benefits

Solano County offers a cafeteria-style medical package with health benefits, offered through CalPERS. The County contribution for family coverage is $1,671.27 per month for 2022. The County offers a cash back provision for those who choose employee-only or who waive medical insurance coverage. The County may offer a supplemental contribution for employees enrolled in Employee plus Two or More coverage.

Dental and vision insurances for the employee and eligible dependents are paid 100% by the County.

Solano County participates in CalPERS retirement and contributes to Social Security.

The County observes twelve (12) full day fixed and two (2) half day fixed paid holidays per year. Additionally, employees in this bargaining unit receive two (2) floating paid holiday(s) per year. Vacation is accrued at approximately ten (10) days per year for the first three (3) years. Sick leave accrues at approximately 12 days per year. Effective July 1 of each year, 80 hours of administrative leave is granted.

Employees are eligible to receive an additional 2.5% longevity pay, per level, after the completion of continuous service at 10, 20, 25, 30 and 35 years.

To view the benefits for a regular position, please visit : Regular Position Benefits

Extra-help employees who work less than 29 hours per week do not typically receive or accrue benefits of regular employees during their period of employment. All extra-help employees accrue .034 hours of Paid Time Off.

To view the benefits for an extra-help position in this classification, please visit : Extra-help Position Benefits

Culture of Learning and Development

Solano County is committed to "Invest In and For the Future" by providing training resources to encourage employee professional development and growth within our organization. While employed with Solano County, employees have the opportunity to pursue their career goals, interests, and develop the competencies on the Solano County Leadership Development Model by participating in the following programs :

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Annual Education Fair

County Mentoring Program

Leadership Academy

Supervisory Trainings

Skill Development Trainings

Self-paced learning opportunities