CORRECTIONAL OFFICER I
About the role
The Fresno County Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator's Office invites applications for the position of Correctional Officer I. Incumbents control and oversee activities of inmates detained within the detention facilities of the Sheriff's Office; and perform related work as required.
Responsibilities
Incumbents may be required to work overtime, if necessary, and shifts as assigned, including nights, weekends, and holidays. 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.
Requirements
- Education: Possession of a United States' high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Age: Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
- License: Possession of a valid Class "C" 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.
Qualifications
Under California Penal Code Section 831.5 (c) prior to completion of the one (1) year probationary period, incumbents must successfully complete the training requirements.
Skills and Abilities
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Benefits
Note: Incumbents must undergo and pass a thorough and rigid background investigation, polygraph or Computer Voice Stress Analysis examination, and medical and psychological examinations (background materials for failed candidates are retained for three years).
Pay
Not specified.
Schedule
Not specified.
Selection Process
- Written BSCC Examination - Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in the written examination process. Exams will be held monthly and are administered in-person. Successful candidates will be placed on an employment list effective for a minimum of 3 months, and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur.
- Tentative Exam Dates: June 29, July 29, August 26, September 29, and October 28, 2026
- Tentative Interview Dates: July 22, August 20, September 18, October 21, and November 20, 2026
- Additional interviews will be scheduled as needed.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online only. An online application can be found at: FresnoCountyJobs.com. Open the Job Information Flyer and click "Apply" to begin the online application process. Once the filing deadline has passed, you may check the status of the recruitment at anytime by logging on to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/fresnoca. Please Note: It is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any email address, mailing address, and telephone number changes. Notices from Human Resources will be sent via email only.
Required Application Materials
- A complete, accurate Fresno County employment application must be submitted online only and shall include:
- All education and work experience to demonstrate the applicant meets the minimum qualifications.
- A valid driver's license number.
Supplemental Questionnaire
Incomplete or inaccurate applications will be disqualified. Submissions must be received by the closing date and time of this recruitment. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline. Applications submitted via U.S. mail, email, fax, or in person in our office will not be accepted.
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
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 family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.