CORRECTIONAL OFFICER I

IN-PERSON WRITTEN EXAMS AND INTERVIEWS ARE TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED. PLEASE SEE THE SELECTION PROCESS SECTION BELOW FOR DETAILS. The Fresno County Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator's Office invites applications for the position of Correctional Officer I . Incumbents control and oversee activities of inmates detained within the detention facilities of the Sheriff's Office; and perform related work as required. Please click here to learn more information about the Correctional Officer position. Applicants must be willing to work overtime, if necessary, and shifts as assigned, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Fresno County Detention Facilities are "no-hostage" facilities. This means that in the event you are taken hostage, the County will not bargain for your safe release. Fresno County is working together for a quality of life for all. Our mission is to provide excellent public services to our diverse community. Please click here to review the Samples of Duties. Please click here to review the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. Education : Possession of a United States' high school diploma, GED, or equivalent. Age : Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age. License : Possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license, or equivalent. Incumbents may be required to obtain a valid Class "B" driver's license, or equivalent. Other : Under California Penal Code Section 831.5, the Correctional Officer I classification is defined as a public officer. Therefore, candidates must be able to meet all pre-employment as well as ongoing public officer status requirements pursuant to federal, state, and local legislation. Note : Incumbents must successfully complete the training requirements mandated by California Penal Code Section 831.5 (c) prior to completion of the one (1) year probationary period. As a condition of employment with the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator's Office, candidates must undergo and pass a thorough and rigid background investigation, polygraph or Computer Voice Stress Analysis examination, and medical and psychological examinations (background materials for failed candidates are retained for three years). The background investigation includes employment/credit histories, arrest/criminal records, drug/alcohol use, and personal conduct. This list is neither inclusive nor exclusive; other relevant areas may be investigated and verified. HOW TO APPLY: Applications must be submitted online only . An online application can be found at: FresnoCountyJobs.com . Open the Job Information Flyer and click "Apply" to begin the online application process. Once the filing deadline has passed, you may check the status of the recruitment at anytime by logging on to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/fresnoca . Please Note: It is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any email address, mailing address, and telephone number changes. Notices from Human Resources will be sent via email only. REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS: A complete, accurate Fresno County employment application must be submitted online only and shall include: All education and work experience to demonstrate the applicant meets the minimum qualifications. A valid driver's license number. Supplemental Questionnaire Please Note: Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed employment application. Incomplete or inaccurate applications will be disqualified. Submissions must be received by the closing date and time of this recruitment. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline. Applications submitted via U.S. mail, email, fax, or in person in our office will not be accepted. SELECTION PROCESS: Written BSCC Examination - Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in the written examination process. Exams will be held monthly and are administered in-person. Successful candidates will be placed on an employment list effective for a minimum of 3 months, and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur. Tentative Exam Dates: June 29, July 29, August 26, September 29, and Oc