Detention Services Worker (Custodian)

About the role

The Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff is seeking Detention Services Workers to join our team. This is a continuous recruitment with the current filing period from May 1 to May 10, 2026, and the last day to apply is July 15, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining cleanliness and sanitization of detention facilities.
• Ensuring overall appearance of assigned areas.
• Stocking various areas with necessary supplies.
• Providing great service and giving direction to inmates.
• Working and communicating with coworkers on daily tasks.
• Lifting and moving heavy items (up to 50 lbs.).

Requirements

• License Required: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
• Experience: Either one year in the class of Detention Services Aide in Contra Costa County, OR one year of institutional cleaning and maintenance experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of custodial and sanitation standards.
• Experience working in an institutional or correctional environment.
• Strong verbal communication and de-escalation skills.
• Experience supervising or directing inmate workers or similar crews.
• Understanding of safety, security, and emergency procedures.
• A positive, team-oriented approach with a strong work ethic.

Skills

• Effective communicator.
• Inclusive.
• Team-oriented.
• Composed.
• Dependable.

Benefits

• Great work/life balance.
• Opportunity to work an alternate schedule (4/10).
• Competitive benefits and a reliable pension.

Pay

This is a journey-level classification in the Detention Services series. Pay details are commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Positions in this class work under the direction of a Lead Detention Services Worker or a Detention Services Supervisor and play a key role in the daily operations and upkeep of County detention facilities. Positions may work non-traditional work schedules, including weekends and holidays, and may have occasional overtime based on operational needs.