Correctional Officer

Job description

The Placer County Sheriff's Office is currently accepting applications for Correctional Officer - I and Correctional Officer - II. Please review individual job postings for the minimum qualifications required at each level. To participate in the recruitment at the I level, II level, or both levels, you must complete and submit separate applications for each recruitment:

Correctional Officer - I #2023-16330-01

Correctional Officer - II #2023-16331-01

Positions may be assigned to either the Auburn Jail Facility or the South Placer Jail Facility. Qualified applicants will undergo an extensive background investigation to determine if they meet the high standards set by the Sheriff's Office in the areas including, but not limited to: high moral character, honesty, and exemplary work ethic. The Sheriff's Office also highly values those with a positive attitude toward fellow workers and the community they will be serving.

*In addition to the base hourly rate listed above, individuals will receive a yearly uniform allowance of $1,065.00. Those assigned to work the night shift will receive a shift differential of 7.5%.

Benefits

Placer County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees, including:

Holidays: 14 paid holidays per year, 2 of which are floating holidays*

Vacation leave: 10 days/year with ability to accrue 25 days/year

Sick leave: 12 days/year*

Cafeteria plan: 6% of employee’s salary will be contributed towards employee to use towards 401(k), dependent care, medical co-insurance, or cash

Medical, dental, and vision insurance available for employees and dependents

$50,000 life insurance policy at no cost to employee

CalPERS retirement plans

Retiree medical insurance

Deferred compensation

Education allowance: up to $1,200 per year

Bilingual incentive: incumbents may be eligible for bilingual incentive pay depending upon operational needs and certification of proficiency.

*Amounts will be prorated for part-time employees and employees hired after the first of the year.

The information above represents benefits currently available to permanent Placer County employees and may be subject to change. Applicants should inquire about the most current benefit package during hiring interviews or by contacting the Human Resources Department. For a detailed listing of benefits, please click here to view General benefits.

For more information regarding the benefits Placer County has to offer, please visit Placer County's Human Resources website.