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Sheriff's Correctional Officer I

The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office is dedicated to providing exceptional public service in alignment with the Sheriff's Office Mission and Vision, taking a modern approach to the traditional services of law enforcement, fostering leadership and employee development, and remaining faithful and responsive to the communities we serve. The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office is recruiting applicants for Sheriff's Correctional Officer I. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full-time vacancies. We currently have the following vacancies: Multiple full-time vacancies located in both South Lake Tahoe and Placerville, CA. All candidates will initially be assigned to the Placerville Facility to complete training, then transferred to the South Lake Tahoe Facility.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Processes incoming inmates and assist with releasing from custody.
• Maintain safety and security while ensuring facility remains in compliance with daily Title 15 mandates; including supervise inmate exercise, recreation, visiting and similar privileges
• Responds to emergency situations within the facility, including medical responses. Evaluate emergency situations, providing immediate response with proper actions.
• Monitoring inmate daily activity, documenting incidents, searching facility and inmates for contraband and weapons.
• Handcuffing, subduing and restraining persons who pose a danger to themself or others, and using restraining devices.

Correctional Officer I: Graduation from high school OR possession of a GED Certificate. Must possess a valid driver's license. Must be at least 18 years of age.

Apply online by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'. If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Miah Linson in the Sheriff's Personnel Unit at linsonr@edso.org.

The Sheriff's Personnel Unit will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. Those qualified applicants will be notified by email prior to the testing date. A written exam will be utilized to determine an applicant's ranking and placement on the eligibility list. If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualifications and are therefore eligible to participate, you will receive a link to schedule the physical abilities, written exam, and interview. There are four exam dates scheduled for this recruitment: Thursday, May 14th, Thursday, May 28th, Saturday, June 6th, and Thursday June 11th. The physical abilities exam is scheduled for 8:00am. The written exam and oral interview will happen immediately following the physical.

Based on the Sheriff's Office needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

The County of El Dorado participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility. If hired, the information you provide on your Form I-9 will be used to verify your authorization to work in the United States.

The County of El Dorado is committed to providing a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to meet your needs! For your Health and Well-Being: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA & HSA, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Life Insurance, Long Term Disability (LTD), County sponsored Wellness program, Discounts on gym memberships. For your Financial Future: CalPERS Retirement, Deferred Compensation (457) Plans, Optional Life Insurance, Educational Incentive Pay. For your Work/Life Balance: Paid Holidays, Floating Holidays, Vacation and sick leave accruals, Bereavement Leave. Revised 1/2025, valid until modified by successor MOU or negotiated agreement. To learn more about the benefits offered by the County of El Dorado please visit our website located here.