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Correctional Officer I
Correctional Officer I-March 2024
Nevada City
Mar 28, 2026
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  Correctional Officer I

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  Correctional Officer I

  Salary

  $55,506.12 - $67,761.60 Annually

  Location

  Nevada City, CA

  Job Type

  Full Time

  Job Number

  2024-0001

  Department

  Sheriff-Corrections

  Opening Date

  02/01/2024

  Closing Date

  2/29/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

  Description

  Benefits

  Questions

  Definition and Class Characteristics

  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 I

  BSCC WRITTEN EXAM :THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2024

  PHYSICAL AG ILITY AND INTERVIEWS :TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2024

  ADVANCED NOTICE OF TESTING AND INTERVIEW DATES ALLOW 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.

  THE WRITTEN EXAM IS SCHEDULED IN NEVADA COUNTY - NO REMOTE TESTING

  


If you are interested in starting a career in law enforcement 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 an extensive benefit package 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:Attend the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Exam.

  Step 3:Physical Agility Exam and Oral Panel Interviews. Once you successfully pass the BSCC exam with a score of 47.54 or higher, 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 4: Background Investigation - After successful passing of the PAT and oral interviews, eligible applicants will undergo an in-depth background investigation.

  Step 5: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? 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/1071970?keywords=Correctional&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

  The Benefits Guide (https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/50968/Nevada-County-2024-Open-Enrollment-Benefits-Guide) 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 unit summaries and agreements (MOUs) (https://nevadacountyca.gov/475/Memoranda-of-Understanding-MOUs) for additional benefit information for each employee group.

  Health Insurance

  The County sponsored plan for 2024 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.

  2024 Health Insurance Plans

  Anthem Select HMO

  Anthem 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. Delta Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider.

  Retirement

  The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and 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

  Are you 18 years of age?

  Yes, I am at least 18 years of age

  No, I am under the age of 18

  02

  Which of the following choices best describes your level of education? Please attach a copy of your college level transcripts (unofficial are accepted) or degree to your application.

  Did not graduate

  High School or GED

  Some college: 0-59 units

  Some college: 60-89 units

  Some college: 90-119 units

  Associates Degree

  Bachelor's Degree

  Master's Degree

  03

  Which best describes your supplemental coursework from an accredited college or university in law enforcement or related field?

  I do not have additional coursework in law enforcement or related field

  1-2 years of law enforcement coursework or related field

  3 or more years of law enforcement coursework or related field

  04

  Please describe your previous paid or volunteer experience in a law enforcement support setting, if any.

  05

  Were you referred to apply for the Correctional Officer I/II position by a current County of Nevada Employee? If so, please let us know who, if not indicate N/A.

  06

  Do you have a Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Exam T-Score of 47.54 or higher within the last 3 years? If so, please upload a copy of your exam results to your application. Possession of a BSCC Exam T-Score of 47.54 will allow you to bypass the exam with Nevada County.

  Yes, I have a BSCC T-Score of 47.54 and have attached it to my application.

  No, I do not have a BSCC T-Score of 47.54 or higher.

  Required Question

  Agency

  County of Nevada

  Address

  950 Maidu Avenue

  Nevada City, California, 95959

  Phone

  530 265 7010

  Website

  https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/

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