County of Fresno
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER I
SALARY
$18.26 - $23.38 Hourly
$1,461.00 - $1,870.00 Biweekly
$3,165.50 - $4,051.67 Monthly
$37,986.00 - $48,620.00 Annually
LOCATION
Fresno County, CA
JOB TYPE
Permanent
JOB NUMBER
17-0210
DEPARTMENT
Sheriff
OPENING DATE
10/30/2017
CLOSING DATE
11/8/2025 at 6:00 PM Central Time (US & Canada)
SALARY
$18.26 - $23.38 Hourly
$1,461.00 - $1,870.00 Biweekly
$3,165.50 - $4,051.67 Monthly
$37,986.00 - $48,620.00 Annually
LOCATION
Fresno County, CA
JOB TYPE
Permanent
JOB NUMBER
17-0210
DEPARTMENT
Sheriff
OPENING DATE
10/30/2017
CLOSING DATE
11/8/2025 at 6:00 PM Central Time (US & Canada)
Position Description
Written exam is tentatively scheduled on Thursday, November 30, 2017
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE ONLYThe Fresno County Sheriff's Office is offering exciting Correctional Officer I career opportunities for individuals interested in the Criminal Justice field. Successful candidates will control and oversee activities of inmates detained within the detention facilities of the Sheriff's Office; and performs related work as required.
Successful candidates will possess the following: ability to establish a tolerant rapport with persons of differing ethnic and socioeconomic background; good oral and written communication skills and ability; maturity, integrity, emotional stability, and good judgment; and ability to work in a frequently hostile, unpredictable, and unpleasant environment.
Note: The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill both permanent and extra-help positions. Individuals selected for extra-help appointment may be transitioned to a permanently allocated position at a later date as authorized by the Fresno County Personnel Rules.
APPLICANTS MUST BE WILLING TO WORK OVERTIME IF NECESSARY AND SHIFTS AS ASSIGNED INCLUDING NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS.
As a condition of employment, candidates must undergo and pass a rigid medical, psychological, and polygraph examination, and a thorough background investigation (background materials for failed candidates are retained for three years). Background investigations include 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.
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.
Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.Samples of Duties
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Minimum Qualifications
- OPTION 1:
Education: Completion of thirty (30) semester units of course work that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system.
OPTION 2:
Experience: Two (2) years of United States military service with an honorable discharge.
In addition to the options listed above, candidates must also possess the following:
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.
TO PREVENT THE DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR APPLICATION, PLEASE NOTE:- Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for this position by the filing deadline.
- A completed Fresno County employment application is required (must be current, complete and accurate; amendments will not be allowed after the filing deadline).
- Please fully list your education. Failure to list current and complete education within the job application will disqualify the applicant from consideration.
- College/university transcripts may be requested to verify completion of qualifying education.
- In the Education section of your application, please provide complete information for each school attended. Please provide the school's name, school's location, the type and number of units earned (semester or quarter), and if applicable which major or program was completed. Failure to completely list education within the job application will disqualify the applicant from consideration.
- If you have completed education in a foreign college or university and are using this education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must provide documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received within the United States' accredited college or university system or your application will not be accepted. Documentation must be provided by the closing date and time of this recruitment. You must either attach a copy to your online employment application, fax a copy to (559)455-4788, Attn: Iyali Osuna or hand deliver a copy to our office by the closing date/time of this recruitment. Late submission of documentation will not be accepted.
- Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.
- Valid driver's license number must be listed on your application. Failure to provide this number on your application will result in your application NOT being accepted.
- If applicable, the following information must be submitted with your application by the closing date/time of this recruitment:
- A copy of your DD214 form.
SELECTION PROCESS:
Applicants meeting the Minimum Qualifications and filing requirements will be scheduled for the following examination process:- Written Examination. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in the written examination process. The written examination is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, November 30, 2017. It is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources at (559) 600-1830 if notice has not been received one week prior to the date of the exam.
Successful candidates will be placed on an employment list, effective for a minimum of 3 months (the employment list established may be extended for an additional 12 months) and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur.
NOTE: The written exam is developed and mandated by the California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC). The BSCC has a candidate orientation booklet available to applicants interested in an overview of the exam. A copy of the Candidate Orientation Booklet may be downloaded at http://www.bscc.ca.gov/s_stcservices.php, expand the "Selection Standards Information" heading and click on "Candidate Orientation Booklet – Adult Corrections Officer."
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:- Fresno County Employment Application (must be current, complete and accurate; amendments to your application will not be allowed after the filing deadline).
- Supplemental Questionnaire.
- A copy of your DD214, if applicable. You may attach a copy to your application, submit it to our office, or fax a copy to (559) 455-4788 (Attn: Iyali Osuna) by the closing date and time of this recruitment.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications for this recruitment must be submitted online only. The online application may be found at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/fresnocaOpen Job Information Flyer and click "Apply" to begin the online application process. Failure to complete the job application or failure to follow the application instructions will result in the disqualification of the applicant. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline.Once the filing deadline has passed, you may check the status of this recruitment at any time by logging on to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/fresnocaPlease be advised that it is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any mailing address and telephone number changes. Notices sent via U.S. mail from Human Resources are not forwarded ("Return Service" is requested, therefore mail will not be sent to a forwarding address).The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS - The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination or selection process may contact Human Resources at (559) 600-1830 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Analyst: Iyali Osuna
- Employer
- County of Fresno
- Phone
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(559) 600-1830
- Website
- http://www.co.fresno.ca.us
- Address
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2220 Tulare St., 14th Floor
Fresno, California, 93721
- Employer
- County of Fresno
- Phone
- (559) 600-1830
- Website
- http://www.co.fresno.ca.us
- Address
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2220 Tulare St., 14th Floor
Fresno, California, 93721
- CORRECTIONAL OFFICER I Supplemental Questionnaire
- * QUESTION 1
- Are you at least 21 years of age?
- * Required Question