Correctional Deputy II - Lateral

The Sonoma County Sheriff's office is seeking qualified and experienced Corrections professionals to join their team as a Correctional Deputy II!

Starting salary up to $62.03/hour ($129,464/annually) and a competitive total compensation package!*

Multiple positions are available!

Note: To be considered for this position you must have completed one year of work experience as a Correctional Deputy I or equivalent and achieved a passing score on the California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Selection Examination for the Adult Corrections Officer, Juvenile Corrections Officer, and Probation Officer Classifications for Local Corrections or the equivalent Police Officer Standard and Training Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (POST PELLETB).

What We Offer

Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including:

• Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
• Premium Pay - for specialty assignments, ranging from 2.5% to 10.0 %
• Differential Pay - for evening and night shifts
• Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals and 12 paid holidays per year
• County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options
• Staff Development/Wellness - Annual benefit allowances of up to $850 and ongoing education/training opportunities
• Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement health insurance/benefits
• Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security
• Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment
• Additional Benefits - Excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, professional development, and more
• Student Loan Debt Relief - County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education

About the Position

The position of Correctional Deputy II is responsible for maintaining the safety and security of a secured correctional facility. Duties include supervising incarcerated individuals conduct, responding to emergencies, using de-escalation techniques, and working with or restraining violent or combative individuals when necessary. Incumbents will work within a paramilitary command structure and are required to work all shifts and mandatory overtime as operational needs require. This is a non-supervisory position that reports to a Correctional Sergeant and receives field training and direction from a Field Training Officer.

As an ideal candidate for this position you must have previous experience working in a California correctional facility and the ability to remain alert, composed, and effective in a high-risk secured environment. You will also possess many of the following:

• Sound judgment, decisiveness, and strong communication, problem-solving, and de-escalation skills
• The ability to respond quickly to emergencies and maintain the physical strength, stamina, and readiness required for the role
• Ability to work professionally with difficult incarcerated individuals, including those with mental health needs
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work independently and collaboratively as part of a team, accept and apply constructive feedback, and follow direction
• Dependability and flexibility to work mandatory overtime as operational needs require
• Proficiency with email communication and Microsoft Word
• California Corrections Academy Core Course and PC 832 training is desired, but not required

About the Sheriff's Office

The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office employs over 650 staff to protect and secure the half-million residents within the 1,768 square miles of Sonoma County. The Detention Division's staff of over 300 are committed to serving the County of Sonoma and the State of California by providing a secure, safe, and humane environment for both employees and incarcerated persons. With more than 15 different highly trained and specialized units, you can be confident that a career with the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office will keep you learning and growing.

Would you like to learn more about joining the Sheriff's Office? Visit our Personnel Bureau website or contact us and speak to the Sheriff's recruiting team at (707) 565-2779 or email Sheriff-Recruitment@sonomacounty.gov.

Effective 5/22/23, individuals who possess United States citizenship or status as a permanent resident, OR have the legal authorization to work in the United States under federal law, will be considered to meet the citizenship minimum standards for this position.

This recruitment is being conducted to fill multiple Correctional Deputy II positions in the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help (temporary) positions as they occur during the active status of the list. Qualified County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment.

*Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found in the Sonoma County Law Enforcement Association Memorandum Of Understanding (SCLEA MOU) and our Employee Benefits Directory

Application submissions require the Supplemental Questionnaire to be completed.

Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience which