Correctional Deputy I

Correctional Deputy I

When you work for the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office, you aren't just another employee, you are family. Our family is growing and we want YOU to join! We are looking for people who like to stay busy, can multitask and have excellent communication skills while still being able to understand and maintain confidentiality standards.

Why work for the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office :

• Opportunities for growth and career advancement
• Numerous specialty positions
• Overtime availability, hazard pay, uniform allowance, and benefits
• PERS retirement
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid leave

Please note :

What you'll do :

Under immediate or general supervision, maintains facility security and inmate welfare in a County Jail; oversees and directs the work of inmates in structured situations and the community during an assigned shift; prepares clear, accurate, and comprehensive reports and other written materials; maintains accurate records, logs, and files; and performs related duties as assigned.

Where you'll do it :

Humboldt County Correctional Facility 826 4th Street Eureka, CA 95501

Supervision received and exercised :

Receives immediate (Correctional Deputy I) to general (Correctional Deputy II) supervision from a Correctional Sergeant. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

Class characteristics :

Correctional Deputy I : This is the entry and training level classification in the Correctional Deputy series. Incumbents work in a learning capacity performing Correctional Deputy duties related to the care, custody, and confinement of inmates at the County Correctional Facility. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied, complex, and difficult; close supervision and frequent review of work lessen as an incumbent demonstrates skill to perform the work independently. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise.

Examples of duties :

Qualifications :

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge and ability required to perform the job class of Correctional Deputy II. While in the job class of Correctional Deputy I the qualifications shall be the ability to train and learn these performance measures. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Some duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities may be performed in a learning capacity for entry-level (I-level) positions.

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

Education and experience :

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be :

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12

th

) grade and Correctional Deputy I : volunteer or paid experience in any manner related to law enforcement, interpersonal communication, or customer service is preferable, but not required.

Licenses and certifications :

Physical demands :