Correctional Deputy

Correctional Deputy | Riverside County Sheriff, CA Skip to Main Content Home Bureaus Recruiting Correctional Deputy Correctional Deputy Apply Now! General Information Getting Started Training Written Examination Physical Agility Test General Information A correctional deputy works within the Sheriff’s jail system to control inmates by performing duties such as: Escort inmates to the Medical Unit Control contraband through routine facility and inmate searches Maintain security through key, door, tool and equipment control Perform business and record keeping functions Photograph inmates, take fingerprints Prepare and distribute paperwork, route booking sheets Prepare inmates for transport by applying restraint equipment and inspecting vehicles for safety Receive inmates, process inmate correspondence and phone calls Supervise inmates during meals and recreational activities Correctional Deputy Trainee (While in the 12-week academy) Correctional Deputy I (Upon successful completion of the academy) Correctional Deputy II (Upon successful completion of an 18-month probationary period) $28.93 Hourly $30.52 - $37.14 Hourly $33.49 - $46.62 Hourly $5,014.46 Monthly $5,290.53 - $6,437.31 Monthly $5,805.31 - $8,080.22 Monthly $60,173.57 Annually $63,486.36 - $77,247.77 Annually $69,663.67 - $96,962.67 Annually In addition to an exciting and challenging career opportunity with the Sheriff’s Office, the County of Riverside participates in the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) and offers an excellent retirement program offering: Education/Degree : A 2.5% premium pay benefit for completion of a Bachelor’s degree and an additional 2.5% premium pay benefit for completion of a Master’s degree from an accredited institution. Bilingual Skills : We offer additional compensation in assignments that require you to use your bilingual skills. Medical/Dental/Vision : A flex benefit is provided in the amount of $712 monthly. For more information, visit the job description and benefits page. Minimum Requirements to Become a Correctional Deputy California Driver’s License Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application (no max age) Must have a U.S. High School Diploma or G.E.D. Disqualifiers Conviction of misdemeanor domestic violence Currently on probation DUI violations within the last 3 years Felony convictions Lying or withholding any information Getting Started The hiring process starts when you select the Correctional Deputy career path. The application and selection process consists of nine steps: Online Application via Government Jobs Written Examination (unproctored, computerized assessment) Physical Agility Test (PAT) Pre-Background Questionnaire Background Application via eSOPH Extensive Background Investigation, including interview Polygraph Examination Pre-Employment Psychological Assessment Medical Exam, including a drug and alcohol screening (refusal to submit to testing or positive results for drugs, alcohol, or unexplained legal prescription drugs is an automatic disqualification). Getting Hired as a Trainee If you successfully pass all of the steps we provisionally hire you as a correctional deputy trainee and send you to our 3-month basic correctional deputy training academy. Training When you enter the basic Standards and Training for Corrections ( STC ) academy you are employed as a Correctional Deputy Trainee. You will receive pay and benefits during your academy training. Training The training academy is approximately 12 weeks long and includes the following: Baton techniques, chemical agents, and less-lethal munitions Defensive tactics Drill and ceremony Emergency response training, first aid, and CPR certification Hostage management Interview and interrogation Physical exercise Upon successful completion of the academy you are assigned to one of our five correctional facilities to work 12-hour shifts including weekends and holidays Probation The Correctional Deputy Trainee position is the entry level classification while in the 12-week Basic Correctional Deputy Academy. Upon successfully completing the academy, Correctional Deputy Trainees are eligible for promotion to Correctional Deputy I. After completing an 18-month probationary period between the two classifications, incumbents are eligible to promote to Correctional Deputy II. Written Examination The written exam consists of two sections: Reading Comprehension English Grammar and Punctuation There is no study guide available to prepare for this exam. Our exam results are not transferable to other agencies, and we do not accept outside agency test scores either. Qualified applicants will receive an email via Government Jobs with a unique exam link. It is recommended that the exam be completed on a computer, though the exam is also accessible by tablet and mobile device. Reasonable Accommodations We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, should contact Human Resources. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office webpage . Physical Agility Test After you have successfully completed the written examination, you will receive an email invitation to self-schedule your PAT via Government Jobs. The PAT consists of three events: Sit-ups: A minimum of 20 sit-ups must be completed within 60 seconds Push-ups: A minimum of 20 push-ups must be completed within 60 seconds 1 ½ mile run: The run must be completed within 15 minutes, with no stopping or walking You will be given one attempt to complete each event on the day of your PAT. You should check your PAT scorecard after each event to verify the correct scores are recorded. On the Day of the PAT Bring a valid, government-issued pho