Deputy Sheriff-Corrections

About the role

The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is seeking individuals to work in the Correction Operations Bureau. Deputy Sheriffs assigned to work in the jail are responsible for the security, custody, transport, and supervision of incarcerated individuals and may serve as a Court Bailiff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and controls behavior and activities of persons confined to the Sheriff's Corrections Operation Bureau facilities.
• Conducts strip, skin and pat down searches of persons; determines the presence of contraband.
• Conducts initial investigation of incarcerated persons complaints, accidents or crime that occur within the facility.
• Books and receives incarcerated persons upon admission to county jail; classifies incarcerated persons according to security risk factors and determines location and number of persons within facilities.
• Conducts physical head count of incarcerated persons to determine location and number of persons within facilities.
• Transports incarcerated persons to and from jail facilities, court, hospital or medical appointments.
• Transports criminals or fugitives from anywhere in the United States for extradition purposes.
• Prepares written reports and maintains various agency records.
• Inspects jail facilities for the presence of illegal activities, contraband or damages.
• Answers any inquiries from the public and other law enforcement personnel pertaining to jail policies and incarcerated person as allowed by departmental regulations.

Requirements

• Must meet California Government Codes 1029 and 1031 requirements; Sheriff’s Office Standards; Minimum requirements as indicated on the Supplemental Questions; and Posses and maintain a Class C Driver’s License issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicle at time of hire.
• Computer and typing skills highly desired.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Must meet California Government Codes 1029 and 1031 requirements; Sheriff’s Office Standards; Minimum requirements as indicated on the Supplemental Questions; and Posses and maintain a Class C Driver’s License issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicle at time of hire.
• Conditions of Employment: Work flexible hours, shifts, weekends and holidays, and subject to hold-over and call-back duty; Wear a uniform or appropriate attire for non-uniform duties; and maintain the standards established by P.O.S.T., S.T.C. (Standards and Training for Corrections) and the Sheriff’s Office.

Skills

• Working Knowledge of: Correct grammar, spelling and punctuation; proper use of words, sentence structure, paragraph construction to write comprehensive narrative reports.
• Communicate orally with all ages, social and educational levels, and various ethnic groups within the community.
• Use tact, logical reasoning and sensitivity when dealing with the public.
• Develop and maintain an effective relationship with departmental personnel, other law enforcement and criminal justice agencies and the public.

Benefits

The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the Unit A Benefit Summary Sheet.

Pay

$6,755 per month

Schedule

Final Filing Deadline: Open Filing Period

Notes

• Completion of the following supplemental questions is REQUIRED and is an integral part of the evaluation process.
• Note: All application materials submitted will be reviewed along with your supplemental questions and County of Monterey application.