Correctional Officer Trainee

Announcement: Correctional Officer Trainee - San Joaquin County Skip to main content  Menu HR Home Open Jobs My Applications Notify Me of New Jobs Closed Jobs Job Descriptions Correctional Officer Trainee Sheriff's Office Recruitment # 1026-RP3000-AC Approximate Salary $6,174.32 - $7,504.93/month Opening Date 10/9/2026 08:00:00 AM Closing Date Continuous Employment Type Full-Time Analyst Daniel Gau Go Back Apply View Benefits Introduction The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office is seeking highly motivated individuals who will play a critical role in the daily function and operations of the Custody Division. The Correctional Officer Trainee is responsible for learning to follow clearly established procedures in receiving prisoners, maintaining discipline and preventing escapes. Work is initially performed under close supervision in a training capacity and as experience, knowledge and skill are gained, supervision becomes more general. The ideal candidate must be able to supervise inmates, interpret rules and regulations, remain alert at all times and react quickly and calmly in emergency situations. Effective July 12, 2027, all employees shall receive a three percent (3%) cost of living adjustment to the base salary. Additionally, in the same pay period, all employees will receive a two percent (2%) equity adjustment. Effective July 10, 2028, all employees shall receive a three percent (3%) cost of living adjustment to the base salary. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS I nterested in learning more about the Sheriff’s Office hiring process? Applicants are encouraged to review the Sheriff’s Office Frequently Asked Questions for helpful information about testing, preparation, the hiring process, and what to expect as a candidate. Candidates must pass the physical agility test and written exam to move forward in the recruitment process for this position. Click the link to view a video demonstration of the physical agility test: PAT Video . Candidates may provide a California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Selection Examination T-Score for entry level Adult Corrections or Juvenile Corrections Officer from other agencies in lieu of taking the written examination. A T-Score of 45 or higher is qualifying with San Joaquin County. Scores from the following examinations cannot be accepted as substitutes: California POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLET-B) California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) written examination T-Scores must be on official agency letterhead in PDF format and have been within the last 12 months. You may attach your T-score letters to your application or e-mail them to dgau@sjgov.org . Please note, San Joaquin County WILL NOT waive the physical agility exam in lieu of another physical agility exam from another law enforcement agencies and/or basic training academies. If you retest within 30 days either with the same or a different department/agency, your test results will be invalidated. you must wait at least 30 calendar days prior to retaking the test (e.g., you will be eligible to retest on the 31st day after you have taken your last BSCC exam.) If you have failed either the Physical Agility Test or the Written Exam and are still interested in participating in the process, please reach out to dgau@sjgov.org so you can continue to receive notices for upcoming exam dates. Study guide/material may be found at the CA BSCC website: Candidate Orientation Guide UPCOMING TESTING SCHEDULE (future dates to be added) Apply by : Thursday, December 3, 2026, by 11:59 p.m . PAT/Written Exam : Friday, December 11, 2026 (Please note, only candidates that successfully complete the agility test will be invited to the written exam) Apply by : Thursday, February 4, 2027, by 11:59 p.m. PAT/Written Exam : Friday, February 12, 2027 (Please note, only candidates that successfully complete the agility test will be invited to the written exam) Apply by : Thursday, March 11, 2027, by 11:59 p.m. PAT/Written Exam : Friday, March 19, 2027 (Please note, only candidates that successfully complete the agility test will be invited to the written exam) Apply by : Thursday, April 15, 2027, by 11:59 p.m. PAT/Written Exam : Friday, April 23, 2027 (Please note, only candidates that successfully complete the agility test will be invited to the written exam) Apply by : Thursday, June 3, 2027, by 11:59 p.m. PAT/Written Exam : Friday, June 11, 2027 (Please note, only candidates that successfully complete the agility test will be invited to the written exam) Apply by : Thursday, July 8, 2027, by 11:59 p.m. PAT/Written Exam : Friday, July 16, 2027 (Please note, only candidates that successfully complete the agility test will be invited to the written exam) Apply by : Thursday, August 12, 2027, by 11:59 p.m. PAT/Written Exam : Friday, August 20, 2027 (Please note, only candidates that successfully complete the agility test will be invited to the written exam) Apply by : Thursday, October 7, 2027, by 11:59 p.m. PAT/Written Exam : Friday, October 15, 2027 (Please note, only candidates that successfully complete the agility test will be invited to the written exam) Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail. TYPICAL DUTIES Under immediate supervision performs general prisoner custody for inmates of County detention facilities; and does related or other work as required in accordance with Rule 3, Section 3 of the Civil Service Rules. This is the training level class for the Correctional Officer series. Employees of this class are res